Matagorda County property record for 238 3rd St, Van Vleck, TX 77482
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,013 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,641 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4421-0150-000400 |
| Primary APN | 4421-0150-000400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,792 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,013 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Account Number | 4421-0150-000400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 238 3RD ST |
| City | VAN VLECK |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77482-9782 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | VAN VLECK ORIGINAL TOWNSITE, BLOCK 15, LOT 4 |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | MATAGORDA TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BAY CITY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 730203 |
238 3rd St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Matagorda County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 602, VAN VLECK, TX 77482-0602 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 238 3rd St was $1,641 with exemptions applied, up 324% from the year before.
Source: Matagorda County assessment roll, as of February 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Matagorda County |
| Unified School District | Van Vleck Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,641.00 (+324.03%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $95,899 (-9.29%) | $117,370 (+11.02%) Land $17,000 Building $100,370 |
| 2025 | $387.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $105,720 Land $17,000 Building $88,720 | $105,720 Land $17,000 Building $88,720 |
| 2023 | $99,300 Land $5,000 Building $94,300 | $99,300 Land $5,000 Building $94,300 | |
| 2022 | $317.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 238 3rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2017.
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 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2017 · Hurricane Harvey |
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 238 3rd St is moderate, ranking above 43% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 43% of the US · lower than 83% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 COUNTY WCID 6 serves 1,518 people · EPA ID TX1610007 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 180 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 500 |
| MyJEC.net Fiber | 1,000 / 100 |
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| TISD Fixed Wireless | 400 / 100 |
| Skynet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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