Matagorda County, TX Property Records
Property records in Matagorda, Texas, cover homes, coastal properties and farmland from Bay City, the county seat, to the Gulf shoreline. They include recorded deeds, deeds of trust, liens, easements, plats and the appraisal records showing parcel ownership and value.
The Matagorda County Clerk's property records division maintains recorded documents, with records from 1955 to the present and older index books dating back to 1837. These records help buyers, lenders, surveyors and homeowners verify ownership, trace a property's history and review recorded liens. Visit the Matagorda County Clerk's page for information on recording, indexing and public record searches.
Matagorda County, TX Property Records & Statistics
Matagorda County has a median rent of $855, a little below the Texas median of $874 and above the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing is 19.35% of occupied homes, under the state figure of 24.06% and the national figure of 21.81%, which points to a market led by owners.
The median home value is $158,300, above the Texas median of $130,900 and below the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate is 1.11%, lower than the state rate of 1.23% but higher than the national rate of 0.74%.
Median household income is $58,443, slightly below the Texas figure of $60,132 and under the national figure of $65,108. The unemployment rate is 4.68%, higher than the state rate of 2.72% and the national rate of 2.87%.
In summary, Matagorda County combines moderate home values and rents with taxes just below the state level, incomes slightly under average, a low share of renters and elevated unemployment.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Matagorda
Matagorda County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations and foreclosure filings. The county has 42,160 total parcels, including 22,157 residential and 2,011 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 83.89% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 42,875 deeds and 9,535 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 12,113 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 42,160 |
| Residential Parcels | 22,157 |
| Commercial Parcels | 2,011 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 83.89% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 42,875 |
| Mortgage Records | 9,535 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 12,113 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 300 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show how a mortgage was handled after recording. An assignment transfers a loan to another lender or servicer, and a release shows that the loan was satisfied and the lien cleared.
Matagorda County has 18,430 assignment and release records, including 2,342 assignment documents, 16,041 release documents and 47 other documents. Assignments were recorded from January 4, 2005, to August 15, 2025, and releases from January 4, 2005, to August 29, 2025.
These records are useful for confirming that earlier loans were paid off, tracing a mortgage through successive holders and checking for liens that may remain on a property before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Matagorda County, TX Property Records
Matagorda County property records are held by the county clerk, who records deeds, mortgages and other real estate documents, and by the appraisal district, which maintains assessments for the county's 42,160 parcels.
To search recorded documents, use the Matagorda County official records search, which covers deeds, mortgages, assignments and releases. The Matagorda County Clerk page has office details. The clerk is at 1700 7th Street, Bay City, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
For appraisal and value information, the Comptroller's Texas county appraisal district directory leads to the appraisal district serving Matagorda County.
Search by owner name, address or parcel number, review the matches, and open the record that fits the property. If something is missing, call the clerk at 979-244-7680.
Matagorda Registrar of Deeds
Matagorda County Clerk
Matagorda County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Matagorda County property records by address?
Look up the parcel through the appraisal district serving Matagorda County, listed in the Texas Comptroller directory. For recorded documents tied to the property, use the official records search with the owner name.
How can I find property owners in Matagorda County?
Owner names appear in the appraisal district's data for the county's 42,160 parcels and on recorded deeds. Search the official records for the deed, or call the clerk at 979-244-7680.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Matagorda County?
The appraisal district sets values, and the county's records reflect the 2024 assessment year. Reach the district via the Texas Comptroller directory and ask for the value by owner name or account number. See the property tax page for protests.
Where can I find Matagorda County property tax bills and payment records?
The county tax assessor-collector issues tax bills. The Texas Comptroller property tax page explains due dates and payments. For a specific account, contact the tax office in Bay City with an owner name or parcel number.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Matagorda County?
The Matagorda County Clerk records deeds and related documents. Search them in the official records search, with deeds from January 3, 2006, to July 31, 2025, or visit the clerk page. The office is at 1700 7th Street, Bay City.
Where can I access Matagorda County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps are generally kept by the appraisal district. Find the district in the Texas Comptroller directory and ask about a map or viewer. Maps are for reference and are not a legal survey.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Matagorda County?
Inside Bay City or another city, contact the city about permits and zoning. In unincorporated areas, Texas counties have limited zoning authority, so call the clerk at 979-244-7680 to learn which office handles a particular permit.
How can I create a list of property owners in Matagorda County?
Look up parcels one by one, or ask the appraisal district about bulk data under the Texas Public Information Act. The clerk's official records can confirm recent deed transfers.