Montgomery County property record for 23478 Bays Chapel Rd, Richards, TX 77873
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4.5 ba · 3,931 sqft · built 2011 |
| Lot Size | 5.79 acres (252,474 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,526,175 (Jul 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,812 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Reverse Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0252-00-00106 |
| Primary APN | 0252-00-00106 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 18 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,931 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,657 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,931 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2011 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2011 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 252,474 sqft |
| View / Lot | Residual Land |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 726 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Concrete/Masonry Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 563 sqft |
| Patio Area | 5,700 sqft |
| Utility Building | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 23478 BAYS CHAPEL RD |
|---|---|
| City | RICHARDS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77873-2109 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | A0252 - HILL OBEDIENCE, TRACT 1B-2(HAY), ACRES 5.796 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILL OBEDIENCE |
| Legal Tract | 1B-2 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTGOMERY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 694700 |
23478 Bays Chapel Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2023.
Source: Montgomery County records, as of September 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 242, RICHARDS, TX 77873-0242 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 10, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 10, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 20, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202363311 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 2, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000105581 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY TX |
| Recording Date | Jul 10, 2023 |
| Property Address | 23478 BAYS CHAPEL RD, RICHARDS, TX 77873-2109 |
| Document Number | 0000063311 |
| Map Reference | FILE 2009-076467 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023063311 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 24, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 23478 BAYS CHAPEL RD, RICHARDS, TX 77873-2109 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 23478 BAYS CHAPEL RD, RICHARDS, TX 77873-2109 |
| Document Number | 0000063312 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023063312 |
| Name | FAMILY FIRST FUNDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 8.01% |
| Type Change Date | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Index | 1-Year T-Bill |
| Max Rate | 13% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 23478 Bays Chapel Rd was $4,812 with exemptions applied, down 12.8% 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 | $1,089,919 (+1%) | $1,138,715 (+2.27%) Land $202,860 Building $935,855 | |
| 2025 | $4,812.00 (-12.83%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $990,835 (+1%) | $1,113,404 (+23.61%) Land $202,860 Building $910,544 |
| 2024 | $5,520.00 (+5.85%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $900,759 (+7%) Land $202,860 Building $697,899 | $900,759 (-1.57%) Land $202,860 Building $697,899 |
| 2023 | $5,215.00 (-35.39%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $841,800 (+1%) Land $202,860 Building $712,250 | $915,110 (-13.96%) Land $202,860 Building $712,250 |
| 2022 | $8,072.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $765,270 Land $350,000 Building $713,530 | $1,063,530 Land $350,000 Building $713,530 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 23478 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 23478 Bays Chapel Rd is moderate, ranking above 57% 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 57% of the US · lower than 61% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| MidSouth Fiber Internet Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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