Matagorda County property record for 497 Pvt Rd 525, Sweeny, TX 77480
| Property Type | Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 979 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 11.5 acres (500,940 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,655 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 1001-0000-000700 |
| Primary APN | 1001-0000-000700 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 979 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 979 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 500,940 sqft (11.5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 304 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 304 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 328 sqft |
| Account Number | 1001-0000-000700 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 497 PRIVATE ROAD 525 |
| City | SWEENY |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77480-3081 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
| Legal Description | ALFORDS TRACTS F PETTUS AB 73, LOT 7, VLB# 571-144939, ACRES 11.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALFORDS |
| Legal Tract | F |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | MATAGORDA TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BAY CITY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2044 |
| Census Tract | 730203 |
497 Pvt Rd 525, an agricultural property, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Matagorda County records, as of October 21, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 500 PRIVATE ROAD 525, SWEENY, TX 77480-3095 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 497 Pvt Rd 525 was $2,655, down 2.8% from the year before.
Source: Matagorda County assessment roll, as of February 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Matagorda County |
| Unified School District | Van Vleck Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,655.00 (-2.78%) | $175,000 (-2.78%) Land $63,240 Building $111,760 | $175,000 (-2.78%) Land $63,240 Building $111,760 |
| 2025 | $2,731.00 | $180,000 Land $63,240 Building $116,760 | $180,000 Land $63,240 Building $116,760 |
| 2023 | $165,000 Land $63,240 Building $101,760 | $165,000 Land $63,240 Building $101,760 | |
| 2022 | $1,644.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 497 Pvt Rd 525 in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area within the regulatory floodway; 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 | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 86 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 86 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (2017–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2019 · 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 497 Pvt Rd 525 is moderate, ranking above 64% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 64% of the US · above 51% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Skynet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
May also be available: Nextlink, Windstream.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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