Matagorda County property record for 252 Co Rd 243, Bay City, TX 77414
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,437 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.73 acres (31,799 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,205 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 3981-0000-001300 |
| Primary APN | 3981-0000-001300 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,437 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,082 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,437 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 31,799 sqft (0.73 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 85 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 567 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 78 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 3981-0000-001300 |
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| Street Address | 252 COUNTY ROAD 243 |
| City | BAY CITY |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77414-7689 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SELKIRK ISLAND SEC 1, LOT 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | MATAGORDA TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MATAGORDA-SARGENT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 730502 |
252 Co Rd 243 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 | 252 COUNTY ROAD 243, BAY CITY, TX 77414-7689 |
| 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 252 Co Rd 243 was $6,205 with exemptions applied, up 161.5% 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 | $6,205.00 (+161.48%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $455,230 (-4.58%) Land $291,870 Building $163,360 | $455,230 (-4.58%) Land $291,870 Building $163,360 |
| 2025 | $2,373.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $477,080 Land $291,870 Building $185,210 | $477,080 Land $291,870 Building $185,210 |
| 2023 | $359,670 Land $194,580 Building $165,090 | $359,670 Land $194,580 Building $165,090 | |
| 2022 | $3,962.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 252 Co Rd 243 in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 328 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 328 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 55 (2003–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 55 |
| 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 252 Co Rd 243 is moderate, ranking above 47% 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 47% of the US · lower than 79% 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 | SELKIRK WSC serves 678 people · EPA ID TX1610027 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| 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 | 18 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 68 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TISD Fixed Wireless | 400 / 100 |
May also be available: Nextlink.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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