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CR 257 RIVER BEND RD

MATAGORDA, TX 77457
1
Baths
810 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$260,000
THIRD COAST BANK SSB · 6.37% 1 · recorded Nov 21, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,383 (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.$359,340 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$220,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$139,340
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$370,150
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$359,340

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.63
100
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
56
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.
47
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
20
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.61 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.99%
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.1 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.0.16
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 666 ft²

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.

E
Matagorda SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Matagorda Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77457These 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.155
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.14

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.45%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.270
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,145
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$103,566
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.71°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 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

Cr 257 River Bend Rd 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.

  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Matagorda County
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Matagorda County
  • Older than 75% of homes in Matagorda 77457

How it measures up in Matagorda 77457

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Matagorda 77457.

Living area810 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,200 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How Cr 257 River Bend Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMatagorda 77457Matagorda County
Living areabigger than810 ft²28% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac41% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than197025% of homes34% of homes

About Cr 257 River Bend Rd

When did Cr 257 River Bend Rd, Matagorda, TX last sell?

Cr 257 River Bend Rd, Matagorda, TX last sold on Nov 21, 2022, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is Cr 257 River Bend Rd, Matagorda, TX?

Cr 257 River Bend Rd, Matagorda, TX has 1 bathrooms, 810 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was Cr 257 River Bend Rd, Matagorda, TX built?

Cr 257 River Bend Rd, Matagorda, TX was built in 1970, making it 56 years old.

What schools serve Cr 257 River Bend Rd, Matagorda, TX?

Cr 257 River Bend Rd, Matagorda, TX is assigned to Matagorda School (elementary), rated C+. All sit in Matagorda Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does Cr 257 River Bend Rd, Matagorda, TX compare to other homes in Matagorda 77457?

Among the 1,362 homes in Matagorda 77457, it is bigger than 28% of them (810 ft² against a typical 1,200 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1970 against a typical 1990). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on Cr 257 River Bend Rd, Matagorda, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for Cr 257 River Bend Rd, Matagorda, TX was $5,383. The county assessed it at $359,340.

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