Matagorda County property record for 314 Rorem Ave, Palacios, TX 77465
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,088 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.196 acres (8,538 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Mar 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $2,888 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 3321-0390-000800 |
| Primary APN | 3321-0390-000800 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,088 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,165 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,088 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,538 sqft (0.196 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 85 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 816 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 3321-0390-000800 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 314 ROREM AVE |
| City | PALACIOS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77465-3955 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PALACIOS ORIGINAL TOWNSITE, BLOCK 39, LOT 8-9, (REPLAT) |
| Legal Block | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | MATAGORDA TX |
| Township / Civil Division | PALACIOS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 730600 |
314 Rorem Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2014.
Source: Matagorda County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 314 ROREM AVE, PALACIOS, TX 77465-3955 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 4, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 4, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20141026 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 28, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001026 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 314 Rorem Ave was $2,888 with exemptions applied, up 192.6% 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 | $2,888.00 (+192.6%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $135,809 (-16.91%) | $179,980 (+10.12%) Land $21,940 Building $158,040 |
| 2025 | $987.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $163,440 Land $21,940 Building $141,500 | $163,440 Land $21,940 Building $141,500 |
| 2023 | $122,470 Land $14,180 Building $108,290 | $122,470 Land $14,180 Building $108,290 | |
| 2022 | $1,152.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 314 Rorem Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 58 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 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.
Wildfire risk around 314 Rorem Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.8% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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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