Matagorda County property record for 509 Ritchie Ave, Palacios, TX 77465
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,568 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (15,002 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $72,300 (Dec 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $3,857 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 3321-0600-001300 |
| Primary APN | 3321-0600-001300 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,568 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,988 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,568 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,002 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 3321-0600-001300 |
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| Street Address | 509 RITCHIE AVE |
| City | PALACIOS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77465-4321 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PALACIOS ORIGINAL TOWNSITE, BLOCK 60, LOT 13-14 |
| Legal Block | 60 |
| Jurisdiction | MATAGORDA TX |
| Township / Civil Division | PALACIOS |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5034 |
| Census Tract | 730600 |
509 Ritchie Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2012.
Source: Matagorda County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 509 RITCHIE AVE, PALACIOS, TX 77465-4321 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20126984 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 509 Ritchie Ave was $3,857, up 6.2% 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 | $3,857.00 (+6.17%) | $181,380 (-1.19%) Land $35,100 Building $146,280 | $181,380 (-1.19%) Land $35,100 Building $146,280 |
| 2025 | $3,633.00 | $183,560 Land $35,100 Building $148,460 | $183,560 Land $35,100 Building $148,460 |
| 2023 | $132,570 Land $22,800 Building $109,770 | $132,570 Land $22,800 Building $109,770 | |
| 2022 | $3,420.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 509 Ritchie Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1991.
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 19 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1991–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2024 · 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 509 Ritchie 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% 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 314 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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