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Property Description
Ranch-style home set on 7.982 (survey) peaceful acres. This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom features wood look floors, a living area with accent beams, stone fireplace and custom built-ins. 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. Primary suite provides a relaxing retreat with a clawfoot soaking tub, walk-in shower, and a double vanity. 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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 12778 John Rice Dr
General
- Price: $824,500
- Taxes: $7,780 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Farm Single-Family
- Source: Houston
- MLS ID: 10822338
- Updated: 9/26/2026
- Added to Site: 22 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 3
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Wood Burning
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Security Gate
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Workshop in Garage
Location
- Area: 60
- County: Grimes
- Subdivision: Fiveland Sub #1
- Driving Directions: From the SH-249 Toll N, take the exit onto FM-1774, turn right onto FM-1774. Drive 18 miles, turn right onto Houston St., slight right turn onto SH-90. 1.7 miles turn left onto FM-244. Drive approx 15 miles the turn left onto CR-121, keep left onto John Rice Dr. .5 miles, turn left - home is down on your right.
School Information
- Elem School District: 171 - Iola
- Midd School District: 171 - Iola
- High School District: 171 - Iola
- Elementary School: IOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- Middle School: IOLA HIGH SCHOOL
- High School: IOLA HIGH SCHOOL
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Electric, Attic Fan
- Heating Type: Central, Gas, Propane
Utilities
- Sewer: Aerobic Septic
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Farmhouse
- Structure Type: House
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 2,265
- Sq. Ft. Source: Builder
- Living Area: 2,265 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2021
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 7.982
- Lot Size Source: Survey
- Road Maintenance: Public Maintained Road
- Lot Features: Wooded
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $7,780
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Documents Avail.: Seller's Property Disclosure
- Legal Description: FIVELAND SUB #1, LOT 206, ACRES 8.00
- APN: R35522
Listed by Sherlock-REALTORS (979) 268-1791, Jonathan Poe (979) 676-2067 and Sherlock-REALTORS (979) 268-1791, Monique Stutts (979) 220-5510
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Schools
Schools serving 12778 John Rice Dr
School District:Iola Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Iola Elementary School 7282 Fort Worth Street, Iola, TX 77861 | PK-6 | 6.7 mi |
Iola High School 7282 Fort Worth Street, Iola, TX 77861 | 7-12 | 6.7 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 12778 John Rice Dr
Date
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Price
Change
Source
9/15/2026
Listed
$824,500
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MLS
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