Matagorda County property record for 5959 FM 1301 Rd, Pledger, TX 77468
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,175 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 3.89 acres (169,448 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $92,521 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,213 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Mortgage Jul 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0025-0000-0018A0 |
| Primary APN | 0025-0000-0018A0 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,175 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,171 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,175 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 169,448 sqft (3.89 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 910 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 0025-0000-0018A0 |
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| Street Address | 5959 FM 1301 RD |
| City | PLEDGER |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77468-2017 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | AB 0025, PETER DEMOSS, ACRES 3.89, PT BLKS 5 & 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE PETER DEMOSS LEAGUE A 25 |
| Jurisdiction | MATAGORDA TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BAY CITY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 730203 |
5959 FM 1301 Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2021.
Source: Matagorda County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 52, PLEDGER, TX 77468-0052 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
| Jul 9, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 9, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 9, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 13, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20214670 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MATAGORDA TX |
| Property Address | 5959 FM 1301 RD, PLEDGER, TX 77468-2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2017006593 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-006593 |
| Name | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | EL PASO, TX 79935 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Oct 12, 2047 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MATAGORDA TX |
| Recording Date | Jul 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5959 FM 1301 RD, PLEDGER, TX 77468-2017 |
| Document Number | 2021004670 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-004670 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Title Company | INSPIRE CLOSING SERVICES |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4901 MISTY LN APT 110, 4901, BAY CITY, TX 77414-8452 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5959 FM 1301 RD, PLEDGER, TX 77468-2017 |
| Document Number | 2021004671 |
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| Date | Jul 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-004671 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5959 FM 1301 Rd was $5,213 with exemptions applied, up 279.4% from the year before.
Source: Matagorda County assessment roll, as of February 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Matagorda County |
| Unified School District | Boling Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,213.00 (+279.4%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $304,403 (+1%) | $346,220 (+25.11%) Land $78,660 Building $267,560 |
| 2025 | $1,374.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $276,730 Land $45,380 Building $231,350 | $276,730 Land $45,380 Building $231,350 |
| 2023 | $238,730 Land $45,380 Building $193,350 | $238,730 Land $45,380 Building $193,350 | |
| 2022 | $1,267.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5959 FM 1301 Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 2017.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| 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 5959 FM 1301 Rd is moderate, ranking above 58% 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 58% of the US · above 40% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Skynet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
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