Great little house on the east side of Brownsville near all of the major growth sectors and jobs. This two bedroom, one bath house has a great floorplan and a nice curb appeal. The house has been repainted and remodeled and is ready for a new owner. The house has a large carport with a garage door for privacy and security. The lot is fenced with privacy fencing in the back and chain link fencing in the front. This home has central A/C and heat and tile floors throughout the house.
Est. $1,143 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 517 Ruby Red Ln
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Jun 22, 2026
Sold
*
Public Records
Jun 22, 2026
Sold
*
RGVMLS #29772265
Jun 22, 2026
Sold
—
May 22, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 20, 2026
Relisted
—
Mar 14, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 2, 2026
Price Changed
$159,900
$174/sq ft
Feb 20, 2026
Listed
$164,900
$180/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 13, 2006
Sold
*
Public Records
Aug 10, 2005
Sold
*
Public Records
Apr 21, 1998
Sold
*
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,424 (−14.5%)
$52,250 + $118,871
$171,121
2025
$4,004 (−8.9%)
$40,000 + $153,159
$193,159
2024
$4,397 (−0.1%)
$40,000 + $153,159
$193,159
2023
$4,402 (+52.4%)
$40,000 + $151,887
$191,887
2022
$2,888 (+55.5%)
$22,000 + $89,346
$111,346
2021
$1,857 (−0.3%)
$15,750 + $56,327
$72,077
2020
$1,863 (+1.4%)
$15,750 + $56,327
$72,077
2019
$1,837 (−2.2%)
$15,625 + $54,903
$70,528
2018
$1,878 (+11.2%)
$15,625 + $54,903
$70,528
2017
$1,690 (+4.8%)
$12,500 + $51,116
$63,616
2016
$1,612 (−2.4%)
$12,500 + $51,116
$63,616
2015
$1,651 (+5.1%)
$12,500 + $51,116
$63,616
2014
$1,571
$14,000 + $48,103
$62,103
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
5,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
918
Year built
2005
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cameron County
APN
74-7551-0060-0020-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 9, 2026.
R-1
Residential Single-Family District
The R-1 District is intended for the development of single-family detached residential uses in a suburban setting. It accommodates single-family houses as well as accessory dwellings. It is also intended to maintain existing single-family residential neighborhoods in the city.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Hospital / medical center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Park & open space
Dec 9, 2022 • Final
Historical converted
Relocate electrical circuits and a meter.
Electrical
Dec 9, 2022 • Final
Residential new construction
Construct a new residence.
New construction
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Electric
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Tile
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Brick Veneer
Foundation Details: Slab
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: House
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.1148
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
School District: BROWNSVILLE I.S.D.
Elementary School: EL JARDIN
Middle Or Junior School: BESTEIRO
High School: LOPEZ
Location Information
Directions: Head East on Ruben Torres and turn right on North Indiana Ave., and then turn left on Mars Ave. and then take another left on Ruby Red Ln.
Subdivision Name: EL NARANJAL
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 918
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Cameron County
APN: 74-7551-0060-0020-00
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 9, 2026
Other
Listing Information
AttributionContact: 9564250500
Around this home
Schools
Brite Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
8/10
Lucio Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
5/10
Lopez High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
4/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 110° expected this year, 26 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Brownsville, TX • 78520
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
84/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.7 hrs
6.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$146,000 – $177,000
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