Matagorda County property record for 517 Rorem Ave, Palacios, TX 77465
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,283 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (14,985 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,647 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2007 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 3321-0640-001000 |
| Primary APN | 3321-0640-001000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,283 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,803 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,283 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,985 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 3321-0640-001000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 517 ROREM AVE |
| City | PALACIOS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77465-3849 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PALACIOS ORIGINAL TOWNSITE, BLOCK 64, LOT 10-11 |
| Legal Block | 64 |
| Jurisdiction | MATAGORDA TX |
| Township / Civil Division | PALACIOS |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5012 |
| Census Tract | 730600 |
517 Rorem Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2007.
Source: Matagorda County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 517 ROREM AVE, PALACIOS, TX 77465-3849 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 23, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002954 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MATAGORDA TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 24, 2007 |
| Property Address | 517 ROREM AVE, PALACIOS, TX 77465-3849 |
| Document Number | 0000072954 |
| Map Reference | MB 14 PG 374 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2007 |
| Instrument | 072954 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 254, POINT COMFORT, TX 77978-0254 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 517 ROREM AVE, PALACIOS, TX 77465-3849 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 517 Rorem Ave was $2,647 with a homeowner's exemption, up 128.8% 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 | $2,647.00 (+128.78%) Homeowner's exemption | $124,472 (-16.64%) | $162,420 (+8.78%) Land $35,060 Building $127,360 |
| 2025 | $1,157.00 Homeowner's exemption | $149,310 Land $35,060 Building $114,250 | $149,310 Land $35,060 Building $114,250 |
| 2023 | $106,570 Land $22,780 Building $83,790 | $106,570 Land $22,780 Building $83,790 | |
| 2022 | $1,416.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 517 Rorem 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 517 Rorem 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.3% 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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