Grimes County property record for 12778 John Rice Dr, Iola, TX 77861
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2,985 sqft · built 2021 |
| Lot Size | 8 acres (348,480 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,584 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Mortgage Oct 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4540-002-2060 |
| Primary APN | 4540-002-2060 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,985 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,855 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2021 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2021 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 348,480 sqft (8 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Account Number | 4540-002-2060 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12778 JOHN RICE DR |
| City | IOLA |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77861-3874 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 3 |
| Legal Description | FIVELAND SUB #1, LOT 206, ACRES 8.00 |
| Legal Subdivision | FIVELAND SUB #1 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 206 |
| Jurisdiction | GRIMES TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ANDERSON-BEDIAS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 180303 |
12778 John Rice Dr, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2020.
Source: Grimes County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12778 JOHN RICE DR, IOLA, TX 77861-3874 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage INTERLINC MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC |
| Oct 27, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST FINANCIAL BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 24, 2020 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 24, 2020 |
| Deed Document Number | 2020310087 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GRIMES TX |
| Property Address | 12778 JOHN RICE DR, IOLA, TX 77861-3874 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 22, 2022 |
| Title Company | UTITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000322294 |
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| Date | Jan 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 322294 |
| Name | INTERLINC MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | HOUSTON, TX 77086 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GRIMES TX |
| Property Address | 12778 JOHN RICE DR, IOLA, TX 77861-3874 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 22, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12778 JOHN RICE DR, IOLA, TX 77861-3874 |
| Document Number | 0000329006 |
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| Date | Oct 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 329006 |
| Name | FIRST FINANCIAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BRYAN, TX 77802 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Oct 21, 2042 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12778 John Rice Dr was $6,584 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Grimes County assessment roll, as of May 26, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Grimes County |
| Unified School District | Iola Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,584.00 Homeowner's exemption | $601,730 Land $168,960 Building $432,770 | $601,730 Land $168,960 Building $432,770 |
| 2023 | $549,390 Land $139,520 Building $409,870 | $549,390 Land $139,520 Building $409,870 | |
| 2022 | $6,785.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12778 John Rice Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2016.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 14, 2016 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 29 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 29 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2016–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2024 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 12778 John Rice Dr is moderate, ranking above 52% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 52% of the US · lower than 72% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WICKSON CREEK SUD GRIMES COUNTY serves 4,843 people · EPA ID TX0930003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 22 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| MidSouth Fiber Internet Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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