Matagorda County property record for 491 Beachfront Dr, Matagorda, TX 77457
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,487 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $151,900 (Jan 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $3,227 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 4141-0060-000200 |
| Primary APN | 4141-0060-000200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 720 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,472 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,487 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 90 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 288 sqft |
| Account Number | 4141-0060-000200 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 491 BEACHFRONT DR |
| City | MATAGORDA |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77457 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | STERLING SHORES, BLOCK 6, LOT 2 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | MATAGORDA TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MATAGORDA-SARGENT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1187 |
| Census Tract | 730502 |
491 Beachfront Dr is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2006.
Source: Matagorda County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8214 VINTAGE CREEK DR, SPRING, TX 77379-4550 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 30, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 30, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006669 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 491 Beachfront Dr was $3,227, 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 | $3,227.00 (+20.01%) | $236,784 (+2%) | $284,960 (+44.42%) Land $72,000 Building $212,960 |
| 2025 | $2,689.00 | $197,320 Land $72,000 Building $125,320 | $197,320 Land $72,000 Building $125,320 |
| 2023 | $174,220 Land $72,000 Building $102,220 | $174,220 Land $72,000 Building $102,220 | |
| 2022 | $2,671.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 491 Beachfront Dr 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 | 12.0 ft |
| Coastal | Yes |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 152 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 152 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 38 (2003–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 38 |
| 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 491 Beachfront Dr is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · lower than 81% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 | MATAGORDA DUNES SUBDIVISION private · serves 429 people · EPA ID TX1610052 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 71 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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