Grimes County property record for 5263 FM 1696, Iola, TX 77861
| Property Type | Ranch |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 6,629 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 39.1 acres (1,703,196 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $832 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 45-000-0251 |
| Primary APN | 45-000-0251 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 6,629 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,872 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 1,703,196 sqft (39.1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 225 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,804 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 45-000-0251 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5263 FM 1696 |
| City | IOLA |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77861-5029 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Ranch |
| Local Zoning Code | 6 |
| Legal Description | A0045 J W MOORE, TRACT 25-1, ACRES 39.1 |
| Legal Subdivision | J W MOORE A-45 |
| Legal Tract | 25 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-25 |
| Jurisdiction | GRIMES TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ANDERSON-BEDIAS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 180304 |
5263 FM 1696, an agricultural property, is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Grimes County records, as of May 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5263 FM 1696, IOLA, TX 77861-5029 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5263 FM 1696 was $832 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Grimes County assessment roll, as of May 26, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Grimes County |
| Unified School District | Madisonville Consolidated Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $832.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $344,290 | $654,110 Land $321,290 Building $332,820 |
| 2023 | $594,070 Land $274,410 Building $319,660 | $594,070 Land $274,410 Building $319,660 | |
| 2022 | $1,713.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5263 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 5263 FM 1696 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 62% 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 4 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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