Matagorda County property record for 302 E University Ave, Palacios, TX 77465
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,632 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Mar 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $4,098 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 2241-0030-001200 |
| Primary APN | 2241-0030-001200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,632 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,008 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,632 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 151 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Account Number | 2241-0030-001200 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 302 E UNIVERSITY AVE |
| City | PALACIOS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77465-2745 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FOLEY'S - 1ST EXTENSION W/2 LOT 12 & ALL LOT 13 BLK 3 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | MATAGORDA TX |
| Township / Civil Division | PALACIOS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 730600 |
302 E University Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2018.
Source: Matagorda County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 302 E UNIVERSITY AVE, PALACIOS, TX 77465-2745 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 6, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 6, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20181225 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 12, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2018001225 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MATAGORDA TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 6, 2018 |
| Property Address | 302 E UNIVERSITY AVE, PALACIOS, TX 77465-2745 |
| Document Number | 2018001225 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2 PG 80 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-001225 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 302 E UNIVERSITY AVE, 302, PALACIOS, TX 77465-2745 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 302 E UNIVERSITY AVE, PALACIOS, TX 77465-2745 |
| Document Number | 2018001226 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 6, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-001226 |
| Name | TOMMY TRAN |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 302 E University Ave was $4,098 with a homeowner's exemption, up 124.1% 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 | $4,098.00 (+124.06%) Homeowner's exemption | $192,750 (-3.62%) | $193,880 (-3.05%) Land $27,070 Building $166,810 |
| 2025 | $1,829.00 Homeowner's exemption | $199,980 Land $27,070 Building $172,910 | $199,980 Land $27,070 Building $172,910 |
| 2023 | $186,590 Land $17,890 Building $168,700 | $186,590 Land $17,890 Building $168,700 | |
| 2022 | $2,595.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 302 E University Ave 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.
The area around 302 E University Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 177 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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