Matagorda County property record for 488 Co Rd 257, Matagorda, TX 77457
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 806 sqft · built 2022 |
| Lot Size | 0.166 acres (7,252 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,444 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 2765-0010-0015A0 |
| Primary APN | 2765-0010-0015A0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 806 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,588 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 806 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2022 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2022 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,252 sqft |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 56 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 2765-0010-0015A0 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 488 COUNTY ROAD 257 |
| City | MATAGORDA |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77457 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HUBERT & WATSON S/D, LOT 15A |
| Legal Subdivision | HUBERT AND WATSON SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 15A |
| Jurisdiction | MATAGORDA TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MATAGORDA-SARGENT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2041 |
| Census Tract | 730502 |
488 Co Rd 257 is owned by two individuals who acquired it in March 2022.
Source: Matagorda County records, as of October 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 22063 BREAKWATER LN, PORTER, TX 77365-7280 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 25, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 25, 2022 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 25, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 20221917 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 488 Co Rd 257 was $3,444, up 2% from the year before.
Source: Matagorda County assessment roll, as of February 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Matagorda County |
| Unified School District | Matagorda Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,444.00 (+20.04%) | $229,872 (+2%) | $335,750 (+75.27%) Land $50,000 Building $285,750 |
| 2025 | $2,869.00 | $191,560 Land $45,000 Building $146,560 | $191,560 Land $45,000 Building $146,560 |
| 2023 | $178,150 Land $45,000 Building $133,150 | $178,150 Land $45,000 Building $133,150 | |
| 2022 | $326.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 488 Co Rd 257 in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 14, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 9.0 ft |
| Coastal | Yes |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 328 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 328 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 55 (2003–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 55 |
| 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 488 Co Rd 257 is moderate, ranking above 68% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 68% of the US · above 57% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% 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 | HUBERT WATSON SUBDIVISION private · serves 108 people · EPA ID TX1610114 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Oct 2022 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 34 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 200 |
| TISD Fixed Wireless | 400 / 100 |
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