Grimes County property record for 2453 FM 1696, Iola, TX 77861
| Property Type | Ranch |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 10,768 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 88.7 acres (3,863,772 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $977,550 (Apr 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,407 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 38-000-0780 |
| Primary APN | 38-000-0780 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 10,768 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,836 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 3,863,772 sqft (88.7 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 420 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 38-000-0780 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2453 FM 1696 |
| City | IOLA |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77861-5045 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Ranch |
| Legal Description | A0038 M MC DOWELL, TRACT 78, ACRES 88.7 |
| Legal Subdivision | MILL MCDOWELL SURV A-38 |
| Legal Tract | 78 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 78 |
| Jurisdiction | GRIMES TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ANDERSON-BEDIAS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 180304 |
Source: Grimes County records, as of May 26, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 6, IOLA, TX 77861-0006 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 25, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 25, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2022324570 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 12, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000215883 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GRIMES TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2453 FM 1696, IOLA, TX 77861-5045 |
| Document Number | 0000324570 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 324570 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 476, PORT BOLIVAR, TX 77650-0476 |
| Document Number | 0000324571 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 324571 |
| Name | FIRST STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Apr 21, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.75% |
| Type Change Date | Apr 1, 2027 |
| Min Rate At Change | 4.75% |
| Index | 1-Month LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 18% |
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 | $4,407.00 (-8.28%) Homeowner's exemption | $486,120 (-58.77%) | $1,462,500 (+24.04%) Land $996,190 Building $466,310 |
| 2024 | $4,805.00 (+162.14%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,179,080 Land $844,960 Building $334,120 | $1,179,080 Land $844,960 Building $334,120 | |
| 2022 | $1,833.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 59% of the US · above 42% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 8 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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