Matagorda County property record for 85 1st St, Wadsworth, TX 77483
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 728 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.386 acres (16,814 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $762 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4481-0400-001700 |
| Primary APN | 4481-0400-001700 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 728 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 832 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 728 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 16,814 sqft (0.386 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 104 sqft |
| Account Number | 4481-0400-001700 |
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| Street Address | 85 1ST ST |
| City | WADSWORTH |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77483 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WADSWORTH ORIGINAL TOWNSITE, BLOCK 40, LOT 17-20 |
| Legal Block | 40 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17-20 |
| Jurisdiction | MATAGORDA TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MATAGORDA-SARGENT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1099 |
| Census Tract | 730502 |
85 1st St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Matagorda County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 106, WADSWORTH, TX 77483-0106 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 85 1st St was $762 with a homeowner's exemption, up 206% from the year before.
Source: Matagorda County assessment roll, as of February 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Matagorda County |
| Unified School District | Bay City Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $762.00 (+206.02%) Homeowner's exemption | $46,020 (-3.18%) Land $14,400 Building $31,620 | $46,020 (-3.18%) Land $14,400 Building $31,620 |
| 2025 | $249.00 Homeowner's exemption | $47,530 Land $14,400 Building $33,130 | $47,530 Land $14,400 Building $33,130 |
| 2023 | $50,520 Land $12,000 Building $38,520 | $50,520 Land $12,000 Building $38,520 | |
| 2022 | $239.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 85 1st St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 38 flood claims nearby since 2003.
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 152 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 152 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 38 (2003–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 38 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2025 · 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 85 1st St is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · lower than 81% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 | WADSWORTH WSC serves 570 people · EPA ID TX1610015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 126 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| TISD Fixed Wireless | 50 / 10 |
| MyJEC.net Fixed Wireless | 25 / 5 |
May also be available: AT&T, Nextlink, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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