Taylor County property record for 1218 Houston St, Abilene, TX 79601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $16,000 (Sep 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $740 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19500016600 |
| Primary APN | 19500016600 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Utility Area | 200 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,000 sqft (0.184 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 70 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Street Address | 1218 HOUSTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79601-3120 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COLLEGE DRIVE REPLAT, BLOCK 20, LOT 5 (JC REESE REP) |
| Legal Subdivision | COLLEGE DRIVE REPLAT |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 10800 |
1218 Houston St is owned by an individual who acquired it in August 2013.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1473 RICHLAND DR, ABILENE, TX 79603-4132 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 14, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 14, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200717375 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 29, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000015192 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1218 Houston St was $740.
Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Municipality | Abilene City |
| County | Taylor County |
| Unified School District | Abilene Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $33,450 (+2.35%) Land $7,360 Building $26,090 | $33,450 (+2.35%) Land $7,360 Building $26,090 | |
| 2025 | $740.00 | $32,683 (+20.43%) Land $7,360 Building $25,323 | $32,683 (+20.43%) Land $7,360 Building $25,323 |
| 2024 | $27,138 (+15.59%) Land $1,600 Building $25,538 | $27,138 (+15.59%) Land $1,600 Building $25,538 | |
| 2023 | $541.00 (-19.49%) | $23,478 Land $1,600 Building $21,878 | $23,478 Land $1,600 Building $21,878 |
| 2022 | $672.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1218 Houston St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 41 (1978–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 41 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2010 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 1218 Houston St is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 96% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | CITY OF ABILENE serves 130,501 people · EPA ID TX2210001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Feb 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 211 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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