Matagorda County property record for 404 Morton Ave, Palacios, TX 77465
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 875 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,492 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $39,700 (Aug 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $2,172 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 3321-0480-000300 |
| Primary APN | 3321-0480-000300 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 875 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 960 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 875 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,492 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3321-0480-000300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 404 MORTON AVE |
| City | PALACIOS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77465-4828 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PALACIOS ORIGINAL TOWNSITE, BLOCK 48, LOT 3 |
| Legal Block | 48 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | MATAGORDA TX |
| Township / Civil Division | PALACIOS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2035 |
| Census Tract | 730600 |
404 Morton Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2007.
Source: Matagorda County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16223 CYPRESS POINT DR, CYPRESS, TX 77429-1613 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 7, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 7, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20076092 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 2, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000003332 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 404 Morton Ave was $2,172, up 18.2% 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 | $2,172.00 (+18.24%) | $102,130 (+9.25%) Land $19,260 Building $82,870 | $102,130 (+9.25%) Land $19,260 Building $82,870 |
| 2025 | $1,837.00 | $93,480 Land $19,260 Building $74,220 | $93,480 Land $19,260 Building $74,220 |
| 2023 | $60,000 Land $12,440 Building $47,560 | $60,000 Land $12,440 Building $47,560 | |
| 2022 | $1,656.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 404 Morton 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 404 Morton Ave is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.3% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 369 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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