Matagorda County property record for 1209 3rd St, Bay City, TX 77414
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 900 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,746 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,718 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Transfer Aug 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 1161-0250-0001A0 |
| Primary APN | 1161-0250-0001A0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 900 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 978 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 900 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,746 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 75 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 78 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 1161-0250-0001A0 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1209 3RD ST |
| City | BAY CITY |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77414-5919 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BAY CITY ORIGINAL TOWNSITE, BLOCK 25, LOT 1 (E/2) |
| Legal Subdivision | BAY CITY ORIGINAL TOWNSITE |
| Legal Block | 25 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MATAGORDA TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BAY CITY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 730400 |
1209 3rd St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2023.
Source: Matagorda County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1209 3RD ST, BAY CITY, TX 77414-5919 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2019 | Correction Deed ADMIRAL TITLE LLC |
| Aug 9, 2019 | Correction Deed ADMIRAL TITLE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 7, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 7, 2023 |
| Deed Document Number | 20231245 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 13, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2019004367 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MATAGORDA TX |
| Recording Date | Aug 9, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1209 3RD ST, BAY CITY, TX 77414-5919 |
| Document Number | 2019004368 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-004368 |
| Record Updated | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Title Company | ADMIRAL TITLE LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2721 AVENUE H, BAY CITY, TX 77414-6621 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MATAGORDA TX |
| Recording Date | Aug 9, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1209 3RD ST, BAY CITY, TX 77414-5919 |
| Document Number | 2019004367 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-004367 |
| Record Updated | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Title Company | ADMIRAL TITLE LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2701 COTTONWOOD AVE, 2701, BAY CITY, TX 77414-6764 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2721 AVENUE H, BAY CITY, TX 77414-6621 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1209 3rd St was $1,718 with exemptions applied, up 238.9% from the year before.
Source: Matagorda County assessment roll, as of February 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Municipality | Bay City |
| County | Matagorda County |
| Unified School District | Bay City Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,718.00 (+238.86%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $77,585 (+5.16%) | $82,850 (+12.29%) Land $15,000 Building $67,850 |
| 2025 | $507.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $73,780 Land $17,000 Building $56,780 | $73,780 Land $17,000 Building $56,780 |
| 2023 | $67,970 Land $10,000 Building $57,970 | $67,970 Land $10,000 Building $57,970 | |
| 2022 | $1,483.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1209 3rd St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 25 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 14, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 22 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 22 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 25 (1979–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 9 of 25 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2017 · Hurricane Harvey |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1209 3rd St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 94% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF BAY CITY serves 18,061 people · EPA ID TX1610001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Arsenic resolved · Apr 2024 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Coliform assessment Aug 2025 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 7 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 240 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 500 |
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| TISD Fixed Wireless | 400 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Skynet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
May also be available: YK Communications.
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