Homes for Sale/Matagorda County/Matagorda/River Bend Villas
Active MLS #68338594 · 160 days on market

324 County Road 257

Matagorda, TX 77457
Subdivision  ·  River Bend Villas
List Price
$665,000
$342/SF
Beds
5
Baths
3
Sq Ft
1,947
Built
1984
Lot
0.16 ac
Garage
1-car
County
Matagorda
Tax Rate
0.47%

Schools

§ 03
District
Elementary MATAGORDA ISD D
Middle MATAGORDA ISD D
High BAY CITY HIGH SCHOOL N/R
TEA accountability ratings reflect 2024–25 where available. School attendance zones are subject to district redistricting — confirm directly with the district before making a school-based decision.

Overview

§ 01

Turnkey Coastal Retreat with Stunning River Views! This beautifully remodeled 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home in Matagorda, TX, is the perfect blend of comfort and investment opportunity. Fully furnished and Airbnb-ready, this income-producing property boasts an expansive 3-story layout, ideal for hosting large groups. Enjoy breathtaking Colorado River views from the screened-in patios, designed to capture coastal breezes. Featuring hurricane-rated windows with a lifetime warranty, new appliances, upgraded kitchen countertops, and fresh decking, every detail has been thoughtfully updated. Whether you're looking for a permanent vacation home or a lucrative rental, this riverside gem is ready for you!

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • All Bedrooms Up
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Granite Counters
  • Pots And Pan Drawers
  • Self Closing Cabinet Doors
  • Self Closing Drawers
  • Tub Shower
  • Walk In Pantry
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Disposal
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Energy Star Qualified Appliances
  • Heat: Central
  • Heat: Electric
  • Cool: Central Air
  • Cool: Electric

Exterior & lot

  • Corner Lot
  • Views
  • Roof: Composition
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Attached
  • Boat
  • Driveway
  • Garage
  • Oversized
  • Rv Access Parking
  • Workshop In Garage

Community

  • River
  • Water
  • Style: Contemporary Modern

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Contemporary Modern
Year Built 1984
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Levels ThreeOrMore
Living Area 1,947 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 1,947 sq ft
Foundation Slab
Construction Cement Siding
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms (total) 3
Bathrooms Full 3
Bathrooms Half 0
Rooms Total 8

Interior

Interior Features All Bedrooms Up, Breakfast Bar, Granite Counters, Pots And Pan Drawers, Self Closing Cabinet Doors, Self Closing Drawers, Tub Shower, Walk In Pantry, Ceiling Fans, Programmable Thermostat
Appliances Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Energy Star Qualified Appliances
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup
Windows Low Emissivity Windows, Storm Windows

Exterior

Pool Private No
View Yes
View Type River, Water

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 1
Attached Garage Yes
Parking Features Attached, Boat, Driveway, Garage, Oversized, Rv Access Parking, Workshop In Garage

Lot

Lot Size (acres) 0.1580
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Corner Lot, Views
Direction Faces West

Location

County Matagorda
MLS Area Major 54
Subdivision River Bend Villas
Road Surface Asphalt
Postal Code 77457

Utilities

Heating Central, Electric
Cooling Central Air, Electric
Water Source Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Energy Efficient Appliances, Doors, Hvac, Lighting, Thermostat, Windows

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $3,156
Tax Year 2019
Tax Rate (est.) 0.47%
Parcel # 44241
Legal Description RIVER BEND VILLAS, LOT 29 & 30
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, Va Loan
Lease Considered No

Room Layout

§ 04 · 8 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 2

Kitchen 15x20
Bedroom 11x11

Second level · 4

Bedroom 12 x 20
Living Room 30 x 20
Guest Quarters 12x20
Bedroom 10x10

Third level · 2

Bedroom 11x11
Primary Bedroom 12x20

MUD Disclosure (§49.452)

§ 03 · Data moat
● §49.452 Notice
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Texas Water Code §49.452 requires districts to publish annual notices with tax rate, bonded indebtedness, and assessed value. Most Harris-area MUDs publish these; a handful managed by Inframark do not.

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● What this tells you

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Listing's rolled-up MUD rate Resolved MUD jurisdiction Beach Road MUD Match confidence

Taxes & Cost of Ownership

§ 04
Tax breakdown not availableWe could not resolve the taxing jurisdictions for this listing. We will enrich this when the county tax roll loads.

HOA & Community

§ 05
No HOA on recordIf this is an HOA property, details are not yet loaded. Full cert available on request.

Broadband & Connectivity

§ 06 · Rolled up from MLS
● Max advertised speed at this address
1,000 Mbps
No fiber
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Speeds per provider
Satellite
HughesNet
Speeds per provider
Satellite
Starlink
Speeds per provider
Satellite
Viasat Inc
Speeds per provider
Unknown
MyJEC.net
Speeds per provider
Unknown
Nextlink
Speeds per provider
Unknown
TISD Inc
Speeds per provider

Environmental Risk

§ 08
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FEMA Zone
Flood zone: not mapped by FEMA for this area
No FEMA digital flood map covers this location, so this property's flood risk has not been established. Verify flood insurance requirements with your lender.
SFHA NOT DETERMINED
🌡 Heat days >95°F
72 days/yr above 95°F
Plus 24 days above 100°F. NOAA station records, 2016-2025 average.
🌵 Drought (current)
No drought (D1 or worse)
US Drought Monitor county reading, week of 2026-09-15.
Sources: FEMA NFHL · NOAA GHCN-Daily · EPA AQS · US Drought Monitor. Climate rollup last computed Sep 23, 2026.

Recent Comparable Sales

§ 09
1 comparable sale nearbyAddress-level sold detail is available to registered users. Reach out to Allen for the full comparable-sales report.

Subdivision & Master Plan

§ 10
● Master plan
River Bend Villas
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)River Bend Villas City · ZIPMatagorda · 77457 CountyMatagorda Listings in subdivision38 Active now3 Sold (last 12 mo)1 Curated amenities0
● Year-built distribution
1970s 1 1980s 1

Fire Protection

§ 11
Nearest station
Matagorda Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services
· Matagorda
Distance
1.2 mi
Straight-line from listing
ISO rating
Future data point
Avg. response
From incident log (future)

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48321730502 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$52,292
ACS 2023
Median home value
$232,100
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
42%
1,434 housing units
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Median age
59.2
Population 1,408
Work from home
18%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
18%
of commuters
Below poverty
16.3%
tract-level

Amenities & Nearby Places

§ 13

Active listing — amenities should populate from the go-live pipeline. Click to fetch now if missing.

Location & Neighborhood

§ 13
● This Home
324 County Road 257, Matagorda, TX 77457
Matagorda County · 28.67°N, 95.97°W
No curated amenities within 2 mi yet.
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Apr 16, 2026 Listed $665,000 Cari Goeke
Dec 31, 1983 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Cari Goeke · Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty - Brenham
Data provided by Houston Realtors Information Service (HAR MLS). Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All measurements, square footage, and school assignments should be independently verified. HAR MLS content last updated Sep 16, 2026.
MLS# 68338594 · LIST DATE: Apr 16, 2026 · PARCEL: 44241
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