Matagorda County property record for 426 Welch Ave, Palacios, TX 77465
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,649 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.206 acres (8,973 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,520 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Transfer Jun 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 3321-0490-001400 |
| Primary APN | 3321-0490-001400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,649 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,135 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,649 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,973 sqft (0.206 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 936 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 70 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 3321-0490-001400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 426 WELCH AVE |
| City | PALACIOS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77465-4833 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PALACIOS ORIGINAL TOWNSITE, BLOCK 49, LOT 14-15 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWNSITE OF PALACIOS |
| Legal Block | 49 |
| Jurisdiction | MATAGORDA TX |
| Township / Civil Division | PALACIOS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2042 |
| Census Tract | 730600 |
426 Welch Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2025.
Source: Matagorda County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2546 BENVENUE AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94704-3031 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2022 | Gift Deed, Transfer |
| Jun 28, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Deed Document Number | 20222696 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000466 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Gift Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MATAGORDA TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 426 WELCH AVE, PALACIOS, TX 77465-4833 |
| Document Number | 2022002696 |
| Map Reference | VOL 14 PG 374 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-002696 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 23, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 208, PALACIOS, TX 77465-0208 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 426 WELCH AVE, PALACIOS, TX 77465-4833 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MATAGORDA TX |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 426 WELCH AVE, PALACIOS, TX 77465-4833 |
| Document Number | 0000003557 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 003557 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 23, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 426 WELCH AVE, PALACIOS, TX 77465-4833 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 426 Welch Ave was $3,520 with a homeowner's exemption, up 123.8% 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 | $3,520.00 (+123.78%) Homeowner's exemption | $165,540 (-2.46%) | $172,930 (+1.9%) Land $23,060 Building $149,870 |
| 2025 | $1,573.00 Homeowner's exemption | $169,710 Land $23,060 Building $146,650 | $169,710 Land $23,060 Building $146,650 |
| 2023 | $126,750 Land $14,900 Building $111,850 | $126,750 Land $14,900 Building $111,850 | |
| 2022 | $3,254.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 426 Welch 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 426 Welch 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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