Matagorda County property record for 1702 Ruthven St, Palacios, TX 77465
| Property Type | Mobile Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,368 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.579 acres (25,221 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Feb 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,552 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 1201-0090-000100 |
| Primary APN | 1201-0090-000100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,368 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,480 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,368 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Mobile Home |
| Lot Area | 25,221 sqft (0.579 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 912 sqft |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
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| Account Number | 1201-0090-000100 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1702 RUTHVEN ST |
| City | PALACIOS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77465-3434 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Prefabricated > Mobile Home |
| Legal Description | BAY FRONT S/D, BLOCK 9, LOT S 1/2 LOT 4, ACRES .579, MH LABEL# TEX0437204 |
| Legal Subdivision | BAY FRONT SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MATAGORDA TX |
| Township / Civil Division | PALACIOS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3038 |
| Census Tract | 730600 |
1702 Ruthven St, a mobile home, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2017.
Source: Matagorda County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1702 RUTHVEN ST, PALACIOS, TX 77465-3434 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 8, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 8, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 31, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 2017690 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MATAGORDA TX |
| Recording Date | Feb 8, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1702 RUTHVEN ST, PALACIOS, TX 77465-3434 |
| Document Number | 0000000690 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 000690 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 125 OAK PARK DR, 125, MANVEL, TX 77578-4253 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1702 RUTHVEN ST, PALACIOS, TX 77465-3434 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1702 Ruthven St was $1,552 with a homeowner's exemption, up 149.9% 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 | $1,552.00 (+149.92%) Homeowner's exemption | $73,010 (-46.7%) | $146,530 (+6.97%) Land $98,360 Building $48,170 |
| 2025 | $621.00 Homeowner's exemption | $136,980 Land $98,360 Building $38,620 | $136,980 Land $98,360 Building $38,620 |
| 2023 | $114,020 Land $98,360 Building $15,660 | $114,020 Land $98,360 Building $15,660 | |
| 2022 | $574.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1702 Ruthven St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 54 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 |
| Coastal | Yes |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 62 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 62 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 54 (1979–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 35 of 54 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2025 · 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 1702 Ruthven 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 | 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 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 78 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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