Matagorda County property record for 20719 FM 521, Wadsworth, TX 77483
| Property Type | General Agricultural/Rural |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,852 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,414 (2022) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 0052-0000-0002A0 |
| Primary APN | 0052-0000-0002A0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,852 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,852 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 666 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 780 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 0052-0000-0002A0 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 005200000002A0 |
| Street Address | 20719 FM 521 |
| City | WADSWORTH |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77483 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural |
| Legal Description | B F JACQUES JOHN OTTIS PTN AB 52 TR 5 5.00 AC HWY 521 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHN H OTTIS SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Tract | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | MATAGORDA TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MATAGORDA-SARGENT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1063 |
| Census Tract | 730501 |
20719 FM 521, an agricultural property, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2017.
Source: Matagorda County records, as of September 11, 2023
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 96, WADSWORTH, TX 77483-0096 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 9, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 2019-2849 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 24, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2015-001519 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MATAGORDA TX |
| Property Address | 20719 FM 521, WADSWORTH, TX 77483 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Title Company | BAY CITY ABSTRACT AND TITLE COMPANY, BAY CITY ABSTRACT AND TTL CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2019002850 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-002850 |
| Name | GATEWAY MORTGAGE GROUP LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | JENKS, OK 74037 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2044 |
Source: Matagorda County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Matagorda County |
| Unified School District | Bay City Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $330 | $44,270 Land $44,270 | |
| 2022 | $2,414.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20719 FM 521 in Zone A, 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 A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 202 (1979–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 11 of 202 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · tidal / storm surge |
| 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 20719 FM 521 is moderate, ranking above 63% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 63% of the US · above 48% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 | WADSWORTH WSC serves 570 people · EPA ID TX1610015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) 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 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 300 / 100 |
| TISD Fixed Wireless | 50 / 10 |
| MyJEC.net Fixed Wireless | 25 / 5 |
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