Grimes County property record for 17968 FM 244, Iola, TX 77861
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,432 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,843 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 160-000-0050 |
| Primary APN | 160-000-0050 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,432 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,607 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,432 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 260 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 355 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 160-000-0050 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17968 FM 244 |
| City | IOLA |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77861-3652 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 3 |
| Legal Description | A0160 M CONNELEY, TRACT 5, ACRES 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | M CONNELEY A-160 |
| Legal Tract | 5 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | GRIMES TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ANDERSON-BEDIAS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 180303 |
17968 FM 244, a rural home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Grimes County records, as of May 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17988 FM 244, IOLA, TX 77861-3652 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 17968 FM 244 was $2,843.
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 | $2,843.00 | $219,880 Land $6,610 Building $213,270 | $219,880 Land $6,610 Building $213,270 |
| 2023 | $208,920 Land $5,650 Building $203,270 | $208,920 Land $5,650 Building $203,270 | |
| 2022 | $2,920.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17968 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 17968 FM 244 is moderate, ranking above 55% 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 55% of the US · lower than 66% 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 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| MidSouth Fiber Internet Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
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