Matagorda County property record for 817 Rorem Ave, Palacios, TX 77465
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,286 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,238 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,253 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3321-0840-001000 |
| Primary APN | 3321-0840-001000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,286 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,614 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,482 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,238 sqft (0.258 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 196 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 132 sqft |
| Account Number | 3321-0840-001000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 817 ROREM AVE |
| City | PALACIOS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77465-3855 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PALACIOS ORIGINAL TOWNSITE, BLOCK 84, LOT 10 & W-25' LOT 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWNSITE OF PALACIOS |
| Legal Block | 84 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | MATAGORDA TX |
| Township / Civil Division | PALACIOS |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5021 |
| Census Tract | 730600 |
817 Rorem Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2010.
Source: Matagorda County records, as of October 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2307 E BAYSHORE DR, PALACIOS, TX 77465-9201 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 8, 2010 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 8, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 2010747 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 817 Rorem Ave was $3,253 with a homeowner's exemption, up 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 | $3,253.00 (+10.01%) Homeowner's exemption | $152,988 (+1%) | $153,860 (+10.63%) Land $26,860 Building $127,000 |
| 2025 | $2,957.00 | $139,080 Land $26,860 Building $112,220 | $139,080 Land $26,860 Building $112,220 |
| 2023 | $103,190 Land $17,420 Building $85,770 | $103,190 Land $17,420 Building $85,770 | |
| 2022 | $2,751.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 817 Rorem Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal 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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 817 Rorem Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 97.1% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 242 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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