Montgomery County property record for 21285 Bays Chapel Rd, Richards, TX 77873
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 2,258 sqft · built 1934 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $15 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0228-00-00410 |
| Primary APN | 0228-00-00410 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,258 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,258 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Year Built | Built 1934 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft |
| View / Lot | Secondary |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 744 sqft |
| Canopy | 484 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 21285 BAYS CHAPEL RD |
|---|---|
| City | RICHARDS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77873-2316 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 3 |
| Legal Description | A0228 GILMORE THOMAS, TRACT 4 (SPLIT FOR AG), ACRES 1.000 |
| Legal Subdivision | GILMORE THOMAS |
| Legal Tract | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTGOMERY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 694700 |
21285 Bays Chapel Rd is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Montgomery County records, as of September 29, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21285 BAYS CHAPEL RD, RICHARDS, TX 77873-2316 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 21285 Bays Chapel Rd was $15 with exemptions applied, up 36.4% from the year before.
Source: Montgomery County assessment roll, as of September 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Unified School District | Richards Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $47,427 (+6.57%) Land $15,000 Building $32,427 | $47,427 (+%) Land $15,000 Building $32,427 | |
| 2025 | $15.00 (+36.36%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $44,504 (+1%) Land $15,000 Building $32,426 | $47,426 (+10.11%) Land $15,000 Building $32,426 |
| 2024 | $11.00 (+83.33%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $40,458 (+1%) Land $15,000 Building $28,073 | $43,073 (+3.34%) Land $15,000 Building $28,073 |
| 2023 | $6.00 Homeowner's exemption | $36,780 Land $15,000 Building $26,680 | $41,680 Land $15,000 Building $26,680 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 21285 Bays Chapel Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 18 flood claims nearby since 1983.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 7, 2026 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 18 (1983–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 9 of 18 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2024 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 21285 Bays Chapel Rd 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| MidSouth Fiber Internet Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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