Grimes County property record for 3490 FM 1696, Iola, TX 77861
| Property Type | Ranch |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 184,688 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 50 acres (2,178,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,550,000 (Aug 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $7,133 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 38-000-0091 |
| Primary APN | 38-000-0091 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 184,688 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,800 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 2,178,000 sqft (50 acres) |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Account Number | 38-000-0091 |
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| Street Address | 3490 FM 1696 |
| City | IOLA |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77861-5283 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Ranch |
| Legal Description | A0038 M MC DOWELL, TRACT 9-1, ACRES 50 |
| Legal Subdivision | MILL MCDOWELL SURV A-38 |
| Legal Tract | 9 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-9 |
| Jurisdiction | GRIMES TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ANDERSON-BEDIAS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 180304 |
3490 FM 1696, an agricultural property, is owned by a company that bought it in August 2020.
Source: Grimes County records, as of May 26, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3490 FM 1696, IOLA, TX 77861-5283 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 14, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020309807 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 10, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000309807 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GRIMES TX |
| Recording Date | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Property Address | 3490 FM 1696, IOLA, TX 77861-5283 |
| Document Number | 0000309807 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 309807 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2600 HENLEY DR, ROUND ROCK, TX 78681-2226 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3490 FM 1696, IOLA, TX 77861-5283 |
| Date | Aug 11, 2020 |
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| Name | FIRST MERCHANTS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 3490 FM 1696 was $7,133.
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 | $7,133.00 Additional exemption filed | $551,700 | $1,248,140 Land $713,900 Building $534,240 |
| 2023 | $1,122,300 Land $600,600 Building $521,700 | $1,122,300 Land $600,600 Building $521,700 | |
| 2022 | $7,784.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 3490 FM 1696 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 3490 FM 1696 is moderate, ranking above 56% 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 56% of the US · lower than 63% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 2 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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