$8,906 Closing Credit¹
#70704387, Jody Cassady, Listing office: Full Stringer Realty
$849,000 List price
779 County Road 257 Matagorda, TX 77457
$10,000
Closing credit¹
3 beds
3 full, 1 partial
1,512 sqft
0.4 acres
$562 / sqft
House
Property details
About 779 County Road 257
IDEAL location in Matagorda, TX located directly on the Colorado River & across from Bragg’s Cut with easy access to both East and West Bays. This prime property offers approx. 107 ft of Water frontage with an additional space next door that owners are leasing from the Army Corps of Engineers. The best part of this home is it is One Story with no stairs or elevators needed and sits on one the highest points in the area (none of the owners have seen any flooding on this property). The interior home features include: 3 beds/3 full bath/1 half bath, open floor plan with outstanding views of Matagorda Bay. All furnishings in the home will convey making this a Turn-Key property that is move in ready for your immediate enjoyment! Exterior features include: 2 car attached garage, Swim Spa which can be used year round, covered patio overlooking the River, fenced on sides, pier, bulkhead, boat slip, cleaning table, & an observation deck that offers the most amazing views of Matagorda Bay.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Electric
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
Size1,512 sqft
Lot size0.412 Acres
Year built1998
ParkingAttached, Driveway, Garage
MLS #48809729
Attached garage2 spaces
WaterfrontDock, Boat Slip, Seawall, Boat Ramp, Boat Lift, Pier, River Front, Waterfront
ViewRiver, Water
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Tile
- Interior: Hot Tub/Spa, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Attached, Driveway, Garage
- Waterfront: Dock, Boat Slip, Seawall, Boat Ramp, Boat Lift, Pier, River Front, Waterfront
- View: River, Water
- Exterior: Covered Patio, Deck, Fence, Hot Tub/Spa, Porch, Patio, Private Yard
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Central, Electric
- Cooling: Central Air, Electric
- List Price: $849,000
- Price/SqFt: $561
- Annual Tax Amount: $9,191
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Cleared, Views, Waterfront, Side Yard(s)
- Directions: From Bay City: Continue on Hwy 60 to Matagorda. As you come into Matagorda continue to the stop sign and turn left on FM 2031 (Beach Rd). Go over the bridge and turn right onto CR 257; At the stop sign turn right; Property will be in the culdesac on your left (end of road).
- Year Built: 1998
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,512 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.412 Acres
- MLS Number: 48809729
- MLS Name: HAR
- Office Name: RE/MAX Opportunities
- Office Phone: (979) 793-5454
- Listing Agent: Vicki Miller
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $670,000 | $9,191 |
| 2023 | $484,880 | $9,191 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
East Side Intermediate School
Public District 3-5
14.7 mi
•901 2nd St
8
Blessing Elementary School
Public District PK-5
19.7 mi
•139 FM 616
10
Markham Elementary School
Public District PK-5
20.5 mi
•200 6th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $55,909. The majority of Matagorda, TX residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are married, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
32%
<35k
49%
35k-100k
16%
100k-200k
3%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
40%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
43%
Married, No Kids
9%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
9%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
11%
18-34 yrs old
50%
35-64 yrs old
25%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Figure Skating
NASCAR
Hunting
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dollar General
Bass Pro Shops
Wal-Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Applebees
Hardee's
Jimmy Johns
What do the neighbors drive?
Cadillac
GMC
Ram
What do the neighbors listen to?
Classic Country
New Country
Oldies
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Frequently asked questions
About 779 County Road 257
The listing price of 779 County Road 257 property is $849,000.
The property 779 County Road 257 is a house located in Matagorda, Texas, 77457.
Active Listing: 779 County Road 257 is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 779 County Road 257 are: East Side Intermediate School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Blessing Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Markham Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Palacios Jr High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Tidehaven Intermediate School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Bay City Junior High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Matagorda School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Palacios High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Tidehaven High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $9,191 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 779 County Road 257 has 3 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 779 County Road 257 is 1,512 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 779 County Road 257 is 1998.
This home is located at 779 County Road 257 in Matagorda, TX and zip code 77457. This 1,512 square foot home, which was built in 1998, sits on a 0.41 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 5, 2025 and is currently priced at $849,000.
Matagorda, TX housing market in May 2025 saw over 0 listings sold above listed price, more than 0 sold at listed price and over 1 sold below. In May 2025 in Matagorda, TX there were 7.4% more homes for sale than in April. The median list price of listings available in May 2025 was $380,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 205 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.