Grimes County property record for 16748 FM 244, Iola, TX 77861
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 2012 |
| Lot Size | 4 acres (174,240 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $264,600 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,092 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4540-000-0070 |
| Primary APN | 4540-000-0070 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,320 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2012 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 174,240 sqft (4 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 4540-000-0070 |
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| Street Address | 16748 FM 244 |
| City | IOLA |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77861-4105 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 3 |
| Legal Description | JOHNSON SUB, LOT 7, ACRES 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHNSON SUB |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | GRIMES TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ANDERSON-BEDIAS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 180303 |
16748 FM 244 is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2023.
Source: Grimes County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16748 FM 244, IOLA, TX 77861-4105 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 21, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 21, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 29, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023337295 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 29, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 001399/526 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GRIMES TX |
| Recording Date | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Property Address | 16748 FM 244, IOLA, TX 77861 |
| Document Number | 0000337295 |
| Map Reference | DOC 2021-317460 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 337295 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 4, 2024 |
| Title Company | ALAMO TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16748 FM 244, IOLA, TX 77861 |
| Document Number | 0000337296 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 337296 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2054 |
| Change Frequency | 2 Years |
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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 | $262,560 Land $102,000 Building $160,560 | $262,560 Land $102,000 Building $160,560 | |
| 2024 | $3,092.00 | ||
| 2023 | $176,960 Land $82,000 Building $94,960 | $176,960 Land $82,000 Building $94,960 | |
| 2022 | $1,648.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16748 FM 244 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 16748 FM 244 is moderate, ranking above 53% 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 53% of the US · lower than 69% 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 23 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| MidSouth Fiber Internet Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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