Matagorda County property record for 402 E Austin Ave, Palacios, TX 77465
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,280 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.517 acres (22,521 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,728 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 2261-0030-001300 |
| Primary APN | 2261-0030-001300 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,280 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,032 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,280 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 22,521 sqft (0.517 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 2261-0030-001300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 402 E AUSTIN AVE |
| City | PALACIOS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77465-2705 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FOLEY'S - COLLEGE ADD'N LOTS 13-15 BLK 3 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | MATAGORDA TX |
| Township / Civil Division | PALACIOS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 730600 |
402 E Austin Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2004.
Source: Matagorda County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 402 E AUSTIN AVE, PALACIOS, TX 77465-2705 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 1, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002115 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 402 E Austin Ave was $4,728, down 2.7% 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 | $4,728.00 (-2.74%) | $222,370 (-2.74%) Land $50,450 Building $171,920 | $222,370 (-2.74%) Land $50,450 Building $171,920 |
| 2025 | $4,861.00 | $228,630 Land $50,450 Building $178,180 | $228,630 Land $50,450 Building $178,180 |
| 2023 | $196,360 Land $22,520 Building $173,840 | $196,360 Land $22,520 Building $173,840 | |
| 2022 | $3,872.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 402 E Austin 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.
Wildfire risk around 402 E Austin Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 98.3% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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