Matagorda County property record for 515 Ritchie Ave, Palacios, TX 77465
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 904 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,492 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $88,800 (Apr 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,610 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 3321-0600-001100 |
| Primary APN | 3321-0600-001100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 904 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,036 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 904 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,492 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 3321-0600-001100 |
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| Street Address | 515 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 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | PALACIOS ORIGINAL TOWNSITE |
| Legal Block | 60 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | MATAGORDA TX |
| Township / Civil Division | PALACIOS |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5034 |
| Census Tract | 730600 |
Source: Matagorda County assessment roll, APN 3321-0600-001100, as of February 2, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 515 RITCHIE AVE, PALACIOS, TX 77465-4321 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 04, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 04, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20141732 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 22, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0020250732 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Matagorda County assessment roll as of February 2, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Matagorda County |
| Municipality | Palacios City |
| Unified School District | Palacios Independent School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,610.00 (-54.08%) Homeowner's exemption | $177,450 (+34.11%) Land $19,260 Building $158,190 | $177,450 (+34.11%) Land $19,260 Building $158,190 |
| 2023 | $132,320 Land $12,440 Building $119,880 | $132,320 Land $12,440 Building $119,880 | |
| 2022 | $3,506.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Matagorda County (48321C), as of January 14, 2021 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 483217306005, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 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 Record 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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| 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 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 314 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| AMG Technology Investment Group Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 500 |
| Cable One Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| TISD Fixed Wireless | 400 / 100 |
May also be available: Jackson Electric Cooperative.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system TX1610004, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF PALACIOS serves 4,700 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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