Matagorda County property record for 309 Ritchie Ave, Palacios, TX 77465
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 851 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.257 acres (11,238 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,182 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 3321-0340-001300 |
| Primary APN | 3321-0340-001300 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 851 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,137 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 851 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 11,238 sqft (0.257 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 146 sqft |
| Account Number | 3321-0340-001300 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 33210340001300 |
| Street Address | 309 RITCHIE AVE |
| City | PALACIOS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77465-4459 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PALACIOS ORIGINAL TOWNSITE, BLOCK 34, LOT 13-E/2 & ALL LOT 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | PALACIOS ORIGINAL TOWNSITE |
| Legal Block | 34 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | MATAGORDA TX |
| Township / Civil Division | PALACIOS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 730600 |
Source: Matagorda County records, as of January 30, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 510 MOORE AVE, PALACIOS, TX 77465-4722 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 6, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 6, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 2016-1776 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Matagorda County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,182.00 (+11.95%) | $102,650 (+38.9%) Land $26,860 Building $75,790 | $102,650 (+38.9%) Land $26,860 Building $75,790 |
| 2023 | $73,900 Land $17,420 Building $56,480 | $73,900 Land $17,420 Building $56,480 | |
| 2022 | $1,949.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 52 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 52 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 58 (1979–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 30 of 58 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2025 · other causes |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.3% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 314 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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