Matagorda County property record for 311 E University Ave, Palacios, TX 77465
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 675 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.189 acres (8,233 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,765 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 2241-0020-000600 |
| Primary APN | 2241-0020-000600 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 675 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,251 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 675 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,233 sqft (0.189 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 264 sqft |
| Account Number | 2241-0020-000600 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 311 E UNIVERSITY AVE |
| City | PALACIOS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77465-2744 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FOLEY'S - 1ST EXTENSION LOT 6 BLK 2 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | MATAGORDA TX |
| Township / Civil Division | PALACIOS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3041 |
| Census Tract | 730600 |
311 E University Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in September 2013.
Source: Matagorda County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 WHITE AVE, PORT LAVACA, TX 77979-5369 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 27, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 27, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 20135384 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 311 E University Ave was $1,765, up 7.7% 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 | $1,765.00 (+7.69%) | $83,030 (-3.72%) Land $21,160 Building $61,870 | $83,030 (-3.72%) Land $21,160 Building $61,870 |
| 2025 | $1,639.00 | $86,240 Land $21,160 Building $65,080 | $86,240 Land $21,160 Building $65,080 |
| 2023 | $65,750 Land $17,210 Building $48,540 | $65,750 Land $17,210 Building $48,540 | |
| 2022 | $1,683.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 311 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 311 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 |
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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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