Matagorda County property record for 700 Rorem Ave, Palacios, TX 77465
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.262 acres (11,413 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $25,600 (Apr 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,626 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 3321-0660-000100 |
| Primary APN | 3321-0660-000100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,152 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 11,413 sqft (0.262 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 190 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Account Number | 3321-0660-000100 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 700 ROREM AVE |
| City | PALACIOS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77465-3854 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PALACIOS ORIGINAL TOWNSITE, BLOCK 66, LOT 1 |
| Legal Block | 66 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MATAGORDA TX |
| Township / Civil Division | PALACIOS |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5015 |
| Census Tract | 730600 |
700 Rorem Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2007.
Source: Matagorda County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7859 SWIFTRUN RD, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80920-7126 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 16, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 16, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20072719 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 6, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002719 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 700 Rorem Ave was $1,626 with exemptions applied, up 126.1% 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 | $1,626.00 (+126.15%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $76,496 (-10.27%) | $83,060 (-2.57%) Land $27,280 Building $55,780 |
| 2025 | $719.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $85,250 Land $27,280 Building $57,970 | $85,250 Land $27,280 Building $57,970 |
| 2023 | $61,220 Land $17,580 Building $43,640 | $61,220 Land $17,580 Building $43,640 | |
| 2022 | $784.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 700 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 700 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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