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Last sold for $3,000 on Nov 18, 2020

159 SWALLOW ST

PALACIOS, TX 77465
0
Baths
1,840 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.51 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2021
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$3,000 · Nov 18, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$222 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$48,840 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$24,640
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$14,324
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$48,840

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.57
50
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
50
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
96
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
49
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
43
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.12 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.72%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Miscellaneous (Residential)
CountyMATAGORDA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.51
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Palacios Junior Senior High SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 9.7 mi
E
Palacios Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 10.1 mi

District: Palacios Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77465These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.92
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.16

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.81%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.2.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,510
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.17 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,052
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,741
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.70°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

159 Swallow St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 79% of homes in Palacios 77465
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Matagorda County
  • Newer than 96% of homes in Matagorda County

How it measures up in Palacios 77465

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Palacios 77465.

Living area1,840 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,260 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size0.51 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Year built2021
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 95% of homes nearby

How 159 Swallow St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePalacios 77465Matagorda County
Living areabigger than1,840 ft²79% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.51 ac67% of homes70% of homes
Year builtnewer than202195% of homes96% of homes

About 159 Swallow St

When did 159 Swallow St, Palacios, TX last sell?

159 Swallow St, Palacios, TX last sold on Nov 18, 2020 for $3,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 159 Swallow St, Palacios, TX?

159 Swallow St, Palacios, TX has 1,840 square feet of living space and a 0.51-acre lot.

When was 159 Swallow St, Palacios, TX built?

159 Swallow St, Palacios, TX was built in 2021, making it 5 years old.

What schools serve 159 Swallow St, Palacios, TX?

159 Swallow St, Palacios, TX is assigned to Palacios Junior Senior High School (middle), rated C-; Palacios Elementary School (elementary), rated C+. All sit in Palacios Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 159 Swallow St, Palacios, TX compare to other homes in Palacios 77465?

Among the 4,223 homes in Palacios 77465, it is bigger than 79% of them (1,840 ft² against a typical 1,260 ft²), its lot is bigger than 67% of them (0.51 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 95% of them (2021 against a typical 1984). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 159 Swallow St, Palacios, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Swallow St, Palacios, TX was $222. The county assessed it at $48,840.

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