Grimes County property record for 8530 Co Rd 179, Richards, TX 77873
| Property Type | Ranch |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,300 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 10.2 acres (444,312 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $521 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2014 Transfer Apr 2012 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-000-0220 |
| Primary APN | 26-000-0220 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 3,300 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,920 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Lot Area | 444,312 sqft (10.2 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 372 sqft |
| Account Number | 26-000-0220 |
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| Street Address | 8530 COUNTY ROAD 179 |
| City | RICHARDS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77873-1402 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Ranch |
| Legal Description | A0026 J HARRIS, TRACT 22, SERIAL # AH02015544A, TITLE # MH00465292, LABEL # PFS0670031, ACRES 10.2, MAKE AMERICAN HOMESTAR, MODEL ESTATE |
| Legal Subdivision | J HARRIS A-26 |
| Legal Tract | 22 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | GRIMES TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ANDERSON-BEDIAS |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4028 |
| Census Tract | 180302 |
Source: Grimes County records, as of May 26, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8530 COUNTY ROAD 179, RICHARDS, TX 77873-1402 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2014 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Apr 30, 2012 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GRIMES TX |
| Recording Date | Nov 25, 2014 |
| Property Address | 8530 COUNTY ROAD 179, RICHARDS, TX 77873-1402 |
| Document Number | 001532/209 |
| Book / Page | 1532 / 209 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 21, 2014 |
| Instrument | 00268527 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Not Public Record |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GRIMES TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2012 |
| Property Address | 8530 COUNTY ROAD 179, RICHARDS, TX 77873-1402 |
| Document Number | 001415/577 |
| Book / Page | 1415 / 577 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 12, 2012 |
| Instrument | 00249637 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: Grimes County assessment roll, as of May 26, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Grimes County |
| Unified School District | Anderson-Shiro Consolidated Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $521.00 (-38.27%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $98,790 (-60.89%) | $373,230 (+47.76%) Land $305,180 Building $68,050 |
| 2023 | $252,590 Land $183,500 Building $69,090 | $252,590 Land $183,500 Building $69,090 | |
| 2022 | $844.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| 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 55% of the US · lower than 66% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ROANS PRAIRIE private · serves 40 people · EPA ID TX0930016 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator, with a treatment or procedure violation still open.
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 Corrosion control currently in violation since Jan 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 44 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
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