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$39,898$57 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

509 WELCH AVE

PALACIOS, TX 77465
1
Baths
696 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1966
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$40K
$36K low$44K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$771 (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.$36,250 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,930
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$27,320
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$36,250
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$36,250

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.54
49
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
39
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
94
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
48
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.48 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.64%
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.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMATAGORDA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 128 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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 · 1.6 mi
E
Palacios Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.7 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%

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How this home compares

509 Welch Ave 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Palacios 77465
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Matagorda County
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Matagorda County
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Palacios 77465
  • Older than 75% of homes in Palacios 77465

What homes are worth in Palacios 77465

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$48K$614K

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Palacios 77465.

How it measures up in Palacios 77465

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

Estimated value$39,898
CheaperTypical $200,846Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$57
CheaperTypical $153Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Living area696 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,251 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1966
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 509 Welch Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePalacios 77465Matagorda County
Estimated valuepricier than$39,898almost no homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$572% of homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than696 ft²12% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac2% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than196625% of homes27% of homes

About 509 Welch Ave

How much is 509 Welch Ave, Palacios, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 509 Welch Ave, Palacios, TX is $39,898 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $35,889 to $43,907. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 509 Welch Ave, Palacios, TX last sell?

509 Welch Ave, Palacios, TX last sold on Jun 15, 2021, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 509 Welch Ave, Palacios, TX?

509 Welch Ave, Palacios, TX has 1 bathrooms, 696 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 509 Welch Ave, Palacios, TX built?

509 Welch Ave, Palacios, TX was built in 1966, making it 60 years old.

What schools serve 509 Welch Ave, Palacios, TX?

509 Welch Ave, 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 509 Welch Ave, Palacios, TX compare to other homes in Palacios 77465?

Among the 4,224 homes in Palacios 77465, it is worth more than almost none of them ($39,898 against a typical $200,846), its price per square foot is higher than 2% of them ($57 against a typical $153), it is bigger than 12% of them (696 ft² against a typical 1,251 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1966 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Matagorda County, it is worth more than almost no homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 509 Welch Ave, Palacios, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 509 Welch Ave, Palacios, TX was $771. The county assessed it at $36,250.

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