Matagorda County property record for 400 E University Ave, Palacios, TX 77465
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,396 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.234 acres (10,193 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $144,300 (Apr 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,859 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 2261-00A0-001500 |
| Primary APN | 2261-00A0-001500 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,396 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,752 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,396 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,193 sqft (0.234 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 68 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 2261-00A0-001500 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 400 E UNIVERSITY AVE |
| City | PALACIOS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77465-2747 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FOLEY'S - COLLEGE ADD'N W 18' LOT 14 & ALL LOT 15 BLK A 400 UNIVERSITY |
| Legal Subdivision | FOLEYS SUB OF THE COLLEGE GROUNDS |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | MATAGORDA TX |
| Township / Civil Division | PALACIOS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 730600 |
400 E University Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2015.
Source: Matagorda County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 400 E UNIVERSITY AVE, PALACIOS, TX 77465-2747 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 29, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 29, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 4, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20152325 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 28, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2015002325 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MATAGORDA TX |
| Property Address | 400 E UNIVERSITY AVE, PALACIOS, TX 77465-2747 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 17, 2022 |
| Title Company | EQUITY SETTLEMENT SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2022000379 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-000379 |
| Name | CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28273 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 177 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2036 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 400 E University Ave was $2,859 with a homeowner's exemption, up 129.3% 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 | $2,859.00 (+129.27%) Homeowner's exemption | $134,443 (-18%) | $221,140 (+34.88%) Land $24,460 Building $196,680 |
| 2025 | $1,247.00 Homeowner's exemption | $163,950 Land $24,460 Building $139,490 | $163,950 Land $24,460 Building $139,490 |
| 2023 | $118,790 Land $9,520 Building $109,270 | $118,790 Land $9,520 Building $109,270 | |
| 2022 | $1,713.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 400 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 400 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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