Grimes County property record for 21398 FM 244, Iola, TX 77861
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 7,074 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 11.9 acres (522,284 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $540,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $11,439 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Mortgage Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 464-000-0120 |
| Primary APN | 464-000-0120 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 7,074 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,200 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,287 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 522,284 sqft (11.9 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 572 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 615 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 464-000-0120 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 21398 FM 244 |
| City | IOLA |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77861-5066 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | 3 |
| Legal Description | A0464 WM VINCENT, TRACT 12, ACRES 11.99 |
| Legal Subdivision | WM VINCENT A-464 |
| Legal Tract | 12 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | GRIMES TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ANDERSON-BEDIAS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2108 |
| Census Tract | 180304 |
21398 FM 244, vacant land, is owned by two individuals who bought it in October 2020.
Source: Grimes County records, as of May 26, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 24, IOLA, TX 77861-0024 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FIRST STATE BANK |
| Oct 30, 2020 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COMMERCIAL BANK OF TEXAS NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020311675 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 26, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000311675 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GRIMES TX |
| Property Address | 21398 FM 244, IOLA, TX 77861-5066 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Title Company | SOUTHERLAND TITLE, SOUTH LAND TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000303929 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 2, 2019 |
| Instrument | 303929 |
| Name | FIRST STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BRYAN, TX 77808 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 11 Months |
| Due | Sep 27, 2020 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GRIMES TX |
| Recording Date | Oct 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 21398 FM 244, IOLA, TX 77861-5066 |
| Document Number | 0000311675 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 311675 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Title Company | NAVASOTA ABSTRACT & TTL CO I |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1241, GROVETON, TX 75845-1241 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000311676 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 311676 |
| Name | COMMERCIAL BANK OF TEXAS NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 21398 FM 244 was $11,439.
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 | $11,439.00 | $884,710 Land $259,220 Building $625,490 | $884,710 Land $259,220 Building $625,490 |
| 2023 | $804,400 Land $222,820 Building $581,580 | $804,400 Land $222,820 Building $581,580 | |
| 2022 | $9,808.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 21398 FM 244 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 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 21398 FM 244 is moderate, ranking above 58% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 58% of the US · lower than 60% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| MidSouth Fiber Internet Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
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