12778 John Rice Road

12778 John Rice Drive
12778 John Rice Drive
12778 John Rice Drive
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Living Room
Living Room
Kitchen - Island
Kitchen
Dining Area
Bedroom 1
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 1
Bedroom 2
Bathroom 2
Bedroom 3
Half Bath
Laundry Area
Back Porch
Back Yard
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Work Shop
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Active
$824,500
3 beds2,265 sqft$364/sqft
12778 John Rice Rd, Iola, TX 77861
Est: $4,740/moGet pre-approved
Single FamilyProperty Type
8 acresLot Size
2021Year Built
$364/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to 12778 John Rice Drive. A beautiful ranch-style home set on 8 peaceful acres, offering a blend of comfortable country living and thoughtfully designed spaces. This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home features wood look flooring throughout, a spacious living area with accent beams, a stunning stone fireplace flanked by custom built-ins. French doors open from both the entry to the living area, and to the back porch from the living area, creating an inviting connection between the indoors and outdoor...Welcome to 12778 John Rice Drive. A beautiful ranch-style home set on 8 peaceful acres, offering a blend of comfortable country living and thoughtfully designed spaces. This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home features wood look flooring throughout, a spacious living area with accent beams, a stunning stone fireplace flanked by custom built-ins. French doors open from both the entry to the living area, and to the back porch from the living area, creating an inviting connection between the indoors and outdoor spaces. The kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring abundant cabinetry, generous countertop prep space, and a large island with a farmhouse sink, plus space for additional seating. The primary suite provides a relaxing retreat with a clawfoot soaking tub positioned beneath a window for natural light, a spacious walk-in shower, and a double vanity. The additional bathroom also features dual sinks. Outside, the property offers a gated entrance and a distinctive red workshop complete with a roll-up door and two covered overhangs for projects, equipment or additional storage. A large, productive garden area and sunny greenhouse make it easy to grow your own vegetables'. The barn is equipped with water and electricity providing an ideal setup for local 4H or FFA families who raise lambs, goats, poultry, and so much more allowing them to bring their children's agricultural projects home. Come see everything this special property has to offer!
7 days on Market
  • Listed by: Jonathan Poe 979.676.2067 jpoe@sherlockrealtors.com TREC #0708083 • Sherlock - REALTORS
  • Listed by: Nikki Stutts 979.220.5510 nikkistuttsrealtor@gmail.com TREC #0801139 • Sherlock - REALTORS
Last updated: 08/18/2026 12:18 PM • Source: Bryan-College Station Regional Multiple Listing Service, MLS#: 26010181

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Listing Courtesy of Sherlock - REALTORS, Jonathan Poe, TREC #0708083; Sherlock - REALTORS, Nikki Stutts, TREC #0801139
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Property Information for 12778 John Rice Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Grimes County
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse, Ranch
  • Directions: From College Station heading North on SH-6. Take Harvey Rd exit. Turn right onto Harvey Rd. 2.3 miles turn right onto SH-30. 11 miles turn left onto CR-174. .9 miles a left onto FM-244. Drive 4 miles then left onto CR-121. 1.1 miles keep left onto John Rice Dr. .5 miles turn left, home is on your right.
  • MLS Area Major: Grimes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage
  • Subdivision Name: Fiveland Sub
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2021
  • Lot Size: 8.00 AC / 348,480 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Iola
  • County Or Parish: Grimes
  • Latitude: 30.680569
  • Longitude: -96.121303
  • Postal City: IOLA
  • Postal Code: 77861
  • Postal Code Plus4: 3874
  • State Or Province: TX
  • Unparsed Address: 12778 John Rice Drive
  • Human Modified Y N: Yes
School Information
  • Elementary School District: Iola
  • High School District: Iola
  • Middle Or Junior School: ,
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Iola
Parking
  • Attached Garage Y N: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Y N: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Y N: No
  • Parcel Number: R35522
  • Tax Block: N/A
  • Tax Lot: 206
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 2265.0
  • Living Area: 2265.0
  • Living Area Source: Plans
  • Lot Size Acres: 8.0
  • Lot Size Area: 8.0
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 348480.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Stories: 1
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Senior Community Y N: No
  • Year Built: 2021
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Propane, Septic Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Doors, Insulation, Lighting, Thermostat, Windows
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Fencing: Barbed Wire, Cross Fenced, Full
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Security Features: Smoke Detectors
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fans, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Door Features: French Doors, Insulated Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Heating Y N: Yes
  • Interior Features: French Doors Atrium Doors, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Kitchen Island, Programmable Thermostat, Walk In Pantry
  • Levels: One
  • Rooms Total: 0
  • Window Features: Low Emissivity Windows

Property History for 12778 John Rice Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 16, 2026

Listed (Active)

Bryan-College Station Regional Multiple Listing Service #26010181

$824,500—
Aug 21, 2020

Sold

HARMLS #12437212

—
Jul 22, 2020

Pending

HARMLS #12437212

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/16/2026

Listed (Active)

Bryan-College Station Regional Multiple Listing Service #26010181

$824,500
08/21/2020

Sold

HARMLS #12437212

—
07/22/2020

Pending

HARMLS #12437212

—

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 12778 John Rice Road

Taxable ValueLand$168,960Additions$432,770Total$601,730
Tax Record2025$6,584 ($549 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,985 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,985 SqFtStories1Lot Size348,480 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built2021Year Renovated2021Zoning3CountyGRIMESAPNR35522

Schools near 12778 John Rice Road

This home is within Iola Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Iola Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Iola High School
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Iola Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Iola High School
Public6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 12778 John Rice Road, Iola, TX 77861

12778 John Rice Road is a single family home for sale in Iola, TX 77861. This property was listed for sale on August 16, 2026 by Sherlock - REALTORS, it's currently listed at $824,500. It has been on the market for a total of 7 days and was last sold on August 21, 2020. This listing's school district is Iola Independent School District. Nearby schools include Iola Elementary School and Iola High School. 12778 John Rice Road is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 2,265 sqft single family home built in 2021.

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Listing Courtesy of Sherlock - REALTORS, Jonathan Poe, TREC #0708083; Sherlock - REALTORS, Nikki Stutts, TREC #0801139

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