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On the Gulf Coast, Matagorda County is anchored by Bay City, its seat, and Palacios on the coast. Established in 1836, it has long been tied to ranching, farming, and coastal trade. Today, it is a blend of rural, small town, and coastal living. The Colorado River and Matagorda Bay support fishing, boating, and birding. Housing ranges from modest small-town homes to ranch houses and coastal cabins. Houston lies about 80 miles northeast. Prices vary: inland homes generally $160,000–$280,000, while coastal or bayfront homes run higher. Land averages $8,000–$15,000 per acre, with waterfront tracts commanding more. Buyers include retirees, weekenders, and investors in coastal property.
Matagorda County Real Estate Listings
On the Gulf Coast, Matagorda County is anchored by Bay City, its seat, and Palacios on the coast. Established in 1836, it has long been tied to ranching, farming, and coastal trade. Today, it is a blend of rural, small town, and coastal living. The Colorado River and Matagorda Bay support fishing, boating, and birding. Housing ranges from modest small-town homes to ranch houses and coastal cabins. Houston lies about 80 miles northeast. Prices vary: inland homes generally $160,000–$280,000, while coastal or bayfront homes run higher. Land averages $8,000–$15,000 per acre, with waterfront tracts commanding more. Buyers include retirees, weekenders, and investors in coastal property.