Matagorda County property record for 401 E University Ave, Palacios, TX 77465
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,793 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.517 acres (22,521 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $106,300 (Oct 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,997 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 2261-0020-001600 |
| Primary APN | 2261-0020-001600 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,793 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,363 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,793 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 22,521 sqft (0.517 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 42 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 2261-0020-001600 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 401 E UNIVERSITY AVE |
| City | PALACIOS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77465-2746 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FOLEY'S - COLLEGE ADD'N LOTS 16-18 BLK 2 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | MATAGORDA TX |
| Township / Civil Division | PALACIOS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3040 |
| Census Tract | 730600 |
Source: Matagorda County records, as of October 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 401 E UNIVERSITY AVE, PALACIOS, TX 77465-2746 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 20, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 20, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 11, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20175832 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 10, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000006225 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MATAGORDA TX |
| Recording Date | Oct 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 401 E UNIVERSITY AVE, PALACIOS, TX 77465-2746 |
| Document Number | 2017005832 |
| Map Reference | VOL 15 PG 263 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-005832 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 5, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 110 MAIN ST, 110, PALACIOS, TX 77465-5458 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 401 E UNIVERSITY AVE, PALACIOS, TX 77465-2746 |
| Document Number | 2017005833 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-005833 |
| Name | WILLIAM A GAY ETAL |
|---|---|
| Type | Seller |
| Type | Seller Carry-Back |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $3,997.00 (+124.68%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $188,005 (-5.73%) | $193,110 (-3.17%) Land $50,450 Building $142,660 |
| 2025 | $1,779.00 (-11.76%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $199,440 (+14.73%) Land $50,450 Building $148,990 | $199,440 (+14.73%) Land $50,450 Building $148,990 |
| 2023 | $173,830 Land $22,520 Building $151,310 | $173,830 Land $22,520 Building $151,310 | |
| 2022 | $2,016.00 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
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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