Matagorda County property record for 198 Beachfront Dr, Matagorda, TX 77457
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,260 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,708 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,521 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 4141-0010-000500 |
| Primary APN | 4141-0010-000500 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,260 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,764 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,260 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,708 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 504 sqft |
| Account Number | 4141-0010-000500 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 198 BEACHFRONT DR |
| City | MATAGORDA |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77457 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | STERLING SHORES, BLOCK 1, LOT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | STERLING SHORES |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | MATAGORDA TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MATAGORDA-SARGENT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1187 |
| Census Tract | 730502 |
198 Beachfront Dr is owned by an individual who acquired it in January 2021.
Source: Matagorda County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 206 14TH ST, HEMPSTEAD, TX 77445-4311 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 2021000711 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MATAGORDA TX |
| Recording Date | Feb 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 198 BEACH FRONT DR, MATAGORDA, TX 77457 |
| Document Number | 2021000711 |
| Map Reference | VOL 7 PG 4 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-000711 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 206 14TH ST, HEMPSTEAD, TX 77445-4311 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 198 Beachfront Dr was $2,521, down 3.5% from the year before.
Source: Matagorda County assessment roll, as of February 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Matagorda County |
| Unified School District | Matagorda Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,521.00 (-3.52%) | $185,000 (-3.51%) Land $150,000 Building $35,000 | $185,000 (-3.51%) Land $150,000 Building $35,000 |
| 2025 | $2,613.00 | $191,730 Land $150,000 Building $41,730 | $191,730 Land $150,000 Building $41,730 |
| 2023 | $247,380 Land $150,000 Building $97,380 | $247,380 Land $150,000 Building $97,380 | |
| 2022 | $3,456.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 198 Beachfront Dr in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 14, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 12.0 ft |
| Coastal | Yes |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 152 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 152 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 38 (2003–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 38 |
| 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 198 Beachfront Dr is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · lower than 80% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 | MATAGORDA DUNES SUBDIVISION private · serves 429 people · EPA ID TX1610052 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 49 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TISD Fixed Wireless | 400 / 100 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 300 / 100 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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