Matagorda County property record for 1309 8th St, Palacios, TX 77465
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,368 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.195 acres (8,494 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,120 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3321-0850-001800 |
| Primary APN | 3321-0850-001800 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,368 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,036 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 744 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,494 sqft (0.195 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 50 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 258 sqft |
| Account Number | 3321-0850-001800 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1309 8TH ST |
| City | PALACIOS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77465-3831 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PALACIOS ORIGINAL TOWNSITE, BLOCK 85, LOT 18 S-100' |
| Legal Block | 85 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | MATAGORDA TX |
| Township / Civil Division | PALACIOS |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5008 |
| Census Tract | 730600 |
1309 8th St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2013.
Source: Matagorda County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 916 HUMPHREY AVE, PALACIOS, TX 77465-4214 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 18, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 18, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 20136999 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1309 8th St was $4,120 with exemptions applied, up 77.5% from the year before.
Source: Matagorda County assessment roll, as of February 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Matagorda County |
| Municipality | Palacios City |
| Unified School District | Palacios Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,120.00 (+77.51%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $193,750 (+19.16%) Land $21,830 Building $171,920 | $193,750 (+19.16%) Land $21,830 Building $171,920 |
| 2025 | $2,321.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $162,590 Land $10,000 Building $152,590 | $162,590 Land $10,000 Building $152,590 |
| 2023 | $121,380 Land $10,000 Building $111,380 | $121,380 Land $10,000 Building $111,380 | |
| 2022 | $1,932.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1309 8th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1991.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 19 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1991–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 1309 8th St is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.3% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 PALACIOS serves 4,700 people · EPA ID TX1610004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 314 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 500 |
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| TISD Fixed Wireless | 400 / 100 |
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