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17968 FM 244

IOLA, TX 77861
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Baths
2,400 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
246.9 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2001
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$551 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$42,610 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$40,950
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,650,950

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.66
66
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
58
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
97
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
53
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
59
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.33 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Ranch
CountyGRIMES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.246.90
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Iola High SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 4.7 mi
E
Iola Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.7 mi

District: Iola Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77861These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.124
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.23

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,496
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.28 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,171
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95,403
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.67°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.62%

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How this home compares

17968 Fm 244 measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 85% of homes in Grimes County
  • Among the largest lots in Iola 77861

How it measures up in Iola 77861

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Iola 77861.

Living area2,400 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,800 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Lot size246.9 ac
SmallerTypical 1.81 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built2001
OlderTypical 2009Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 17968 Fm 244 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIola 77861Grimes County
Living areabigger than2,400 ft²72% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than246.9 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than200139% of homes54% of homes

About 17968 Fm 244

When did 17968 Fm 244, Iola, TX last sell?

17968 Fm 244, Iola, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 17968 Fm 244, Iola, TX?

17968 Fm 244, Iola, TX has 2,400 square feet of living space and a 246.90-acre lot.

When was 17968 Fm 244, Iola, TX built?

17968 Fm 244, Iola, TX was built in 2001, making it 25 years old.

What schools serve 17968 Fm 244, Iola, TX?

17968 Fm 244, Iola, TX is assigned to Iola High School (middle), rated A; Iola Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Iola Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17968 Fm 244, Iola, TX compare to other homes in Iola 77861?

Among the 1,635 homes in Iola 77861, it is bigger than 72% of them (2,400 ft² against a typical 1,800 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (246.9 ac against a typical 1.81 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (2001 against a typical 2009). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 17968 Fm 244, Iola, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17968 Fm 244, Iola, TX was $551. The county assessed it at $42,610.

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