Matagorda County property record for 897 Co Rd 230, Sargent, TX 77414
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 560 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.264 acres (11,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,811 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 3841-0210-003000 |
| Primary APN | 3841-0210-003000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 560 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,619 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 560 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,500 sqft (0.264 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Deck Area | 720 sqft |
| Heating System | Gas |
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| Account Number | 3841-0210-003000 |
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| Street Address | 897 COUNTY ROAD 230 |
| City | BAY CITY |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77414-4196 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SARGENT BEACH ADDITION, BLOCK 21, LOT 30-31 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30-31 |
| Jurisdiction | MATAGORDA TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MATAGORDA-SARGENT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1045 |
| Census Tract | 730503 |
897 Co Rd 230 is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Matagorda County records, as of October 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 897 COUNTY ROAD 230, BAY CITY, TX 77414-4196 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 897 Co Rd 230 was $4,811 with exemptions applied, up 302.9% from the year before.
Source: Matagorda County assessment roll, as of February 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Matagorda County |
| Unified School District | Van Vleck Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,811.00 (+302.93%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $282,571 (-33.69%) | $390,000 (-8.48%) Land $340,000 Building $50,000 |
| 2025 | $1,194.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $426,140 Land $340,000 Building $86,140 | $426,140 Land $340,000 Building $86,140 |
| 2023 | $278,000 Land $225,000 Building $53,000 | $278,000 Land $225,000 Building $53,000 | |
| 2022 | $2,391.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 897 Co Rd 230 in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 14, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 14.0 ft |
| Coastal | Yes |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 265 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 265 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 74 (2003–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 74 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 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 897 Co Rd 230 is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.05% 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 | 0.05% 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 | MATAGORDA COUNTY WCID 2 serves 564 people · EPA ID TX1610016 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2023 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Arsenic not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 11 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 29 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
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| MyJEC.net Fiber | 1,000 / 100 |
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