Grimes County property record for 16197 FM 244, Iola, TX 77861
| Property Type | Ranch |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 13.2 acres (578,912 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $15 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 257-000-0010 |
| Primary APN | 257-000-0010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 578,912 sqft (13.2 acres) |
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| Account Number | 257-000-0010 |
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| Street Address | 16197 FM 244 |
| City | IOLA |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77861-4104 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Ranch |
| Local Zoning Code | 3 |
| Legal Description | A0257 WM HAYES, TRACT 1, ACRES 13.29 |
| Legal Subdivision | WM HAYES A-257 |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | GRIMES TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ANDERSON-BEDIAS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 180303 |
Source: Grimes County assessment roll, as of May 26, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
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| Mailing Address | 8258 COUNTY ROAD 209, PLANTERSVILLE, TX 77363-7939 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | GRIMES TX |
| Property Address | 16197 FM 244, IOLA, TX 77861-4104 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000315164 |
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| Date | Apr 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 315164 |
| Name | CITIZENS STATE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | NAVASOTA, TX 77868 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Apr 5, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $15.00 (-16.67%) Additional exemption filed | $1,180 | $283,360 (+15.8%) Land $283,360 |
| 2023 | $244,690 Land $244,690 | ||
| 2022 | $18.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · lower than 77% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| MSEC Communications Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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