Redevelopment Opportunity: 3.54-acre tract of undeveloped land located in the heart of Brownsville. Property has resaca frontage and about 660' of frontage along Old Port Isabel Road. Many possibilities for development - multi-family, hospitality, office, or retail. Property is zoned Residential Estate; therefore, depending on intended use, re-zoning may be necessary. Property surrounded by a combination of commercial and single and multi-family residential sites. Aerial shows approximate location of property lines. Property gated. Adjacent 8.43 acres (with improvements and resaca frontage) available for $1,620,000.
Vacant landProperty Type
3.54 acresLot Size
$201,977Price/Acres
Listed by Alejandro Garza• Ico Real Estate Advisors
Redevelopment Opportunity: 3.54-acre tract of undeveloped land located in the heart of Brownsville. Property has resaca frontage and about 660' of frontage along Old Port Isabel Road. Many possibilities for development - multi-family, hospitality, office, or retail. Property is zoned Residential Estate; therefore, depending on intended use, re-zoning may be necessary. Property surrounded by a combination of commercial and single and multi-family residential sites. Aerial shows approximate location of property lines. Property gated. Please call LA for showings. Adjacent 8.43 acres (with improvements and resaca frontage) available for $1,620,000.
MCALLENMLS #376506
Feb 10, 2022
Listed
$375,000
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Feb 10, 2022
Listed
$1,620,000
MCALLENMLS #373069
Jan 5, 2022
Listed
$2,200,000
RGVMLS #29707697
Aug 13, 2017
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$2,500,000
Public Records
Jan 22, 2001
Sold
*
Public Records
Oct 1, 1990
Sold
*
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,447 (−9.0%)
$384,011 + $370,972
$754,983
2024
$16,979 (−0.7%)
$384,011 + $370,972
$754,983
2023
$17,103 (−20.0%)
$384,011 + $370,946
$754,957
2022
$21,386 (+0.7%)
$538,213 + $296,755
$834,968
2021
$21,232 (−0.4%)
$538,213 + $296,755
$834,968
2020
$21,309 (+1.3%)
$538,213 + $296,755
$834,968
2019
$21,041 (−2.2%)
$521,413 + $296,755
$818,168
2018
$21,518 (+0.2%)
$521,413 + $296,755
$818,168
2017
$21,468 (+4.8%)
$521,413 + $296,755
$818,168
2016
$20,488
$521,413 + $296,755
$818,168
2015
$20,506 (−1.8%)
$521,413 + $296,755
$818,168
2014
$20,878
$521,413 + $313,455
$834,868
Tax history for 995 Old Port Isabel Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,447 (−9.0%)
$384,011 + $370,972
$754,983
2024
$16,979 (−0.7%)
$384,011 + $370,972
$754,983
2023
$17,103 (−20.0%)
$384,011 + $370,946
$754,957
2022
$21,386 (+0.7%)
$538,213 + $296,755
$834,968
2021
$21,232 (−0.4%)
$538,213 + $296,755
$834,968
2020
$21,309 (+1.3%)
$538,213 + $296,755
$834,968
2019
$21,041 (−2.2%)
$521,413 + $296,755
$818,168
2018
$21,518 (+0.2%)
$521,413 + $296,755
$818,168
2017
$21,468 (+4.8%)
$521,413 + $296,755
$818,168
2016
$20,488
$521,413 + $296,755
$818,168
2015
$20,506 (−1.8%)
$521,413 + $296,755
$818,168
2014
$20,878
$521,413 + $313,455
$834,868
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8.43 Acres
Year renovated
1965
Sq. Ft.
5,930
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cameron County
APN
07-9600-0240-0100-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
RE
Residential Estate District
The RE District is intended for the development of single-family residential uses in a suburban setting. It accommodates single-family houses as well as accessory dwellings. Characterized by primarily hobby agricultural uses with woodlands, wetlands and scattered buildings.
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
Install a commercial electrical service.
Electrical
Dec 9, 2022 • Final
Residential new construction
Construct a commercial addition.
Addition
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
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Chain Link
Has Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Lake/Pond
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 3.54
Lot Size Dimensions: 660x375
Lot Size Area: 3.54
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Features: Mature Trees, Resaca
Topography: Level
Vegetation: Partially Wooded
IrrigationSource: Irrigation Water District: Other
Land Information
Water Source: Public, Other
Property Information
Frontage Type: On Waterfront
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Building Information
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: Being 3.54 acres out of 11.97 acres, Share 19, Espiritu Santo Grant, City of Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas.
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $3,935
Agriculture Tax Value: 3935
Lease / Rent Details Information
Leased Rent Share: 0.0
Financing Information
Escrow: 15000
Utilities
Utility Information
Electric On Property: No
Utilities: Cable Connected, City Garbage, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Sewer Available
Water Comments: According to survey, water line on site.
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: No
School / Neighborhood
Elementary School: Egly
Middle Or Junior School: Oliveira
High School: Hanna H.S.
Location Details
Directions: From the corner of Price Road and Old Port Isabel Road drive north about 0.15 mile. The property is on the west (left) side of the street.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,930
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8.43 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: 1965
County: Cameron County
APN: 07-9600-0240-0100-00
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Other
Listing Price Information
RATIO ListPrice By Original List Price: 1
RATIO List Price By ACRE: 105932.5
RATIO Current Price by Acres: 105932.5
RATIO Close Price By Original List Price: 1
RATIO Close Price By List Price: 1
RATIO Close Price By ACRE: 105932.5
Listing Information
Last Status: Pending
Buyer CC YN: No
Crops: None
Non Allowables: No
Around this home
Schools
Egly Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
6/10
Oliveira Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
5/10
Hanna High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 110° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Brownsville, TX • 78521
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.