1218 S Bowie Dr, Abilene, TX 79605 Property Records

Taylor County property record for 1218 S Bowie Dr, Abilene, TX 79605

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,135 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size	0.162 acres (7,068 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$138,500 (Aug 2021)
Tax Bill	$1,465 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2021 Mortgage Apr 2021 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`26800102500`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`26800102500`
Alternative APN	`31571`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,135 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,365 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,135 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1954
Effective Year Built	Effective 1954
Exterior Material	Stone
Foundation Type	Pier/Post & Beam
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	7,068 sqft (0.162 acres)
Lot Dimensions	124 ft deep x 57 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	230 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	55 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1218 S BOWIE DR
City	ABILENE
State	TX
Zip	79605-3628
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	ELMWOOD WEST SEC 11, BLOCK N, LOT 3
Legal Subdivision	ELMWOOD WEST SEC 11
Legal Block	N
Legal Lot Number	3
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Township / Civil Division	ABILENE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3014
Census Tract	11400

Owner

1218 S Bowie Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2021.

Source: Taylor County records, as of August 31, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1218 S BOWIE DR, ABILENE, TX 79605-3628
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 31, 2021	Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LIFETIME FCU
Apr 13, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Mar 12, 2017	Loan Modification, Mortgage FIRST FIN'L BK&TR

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 31, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 31, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 13, 2021
Deed Document Number	202119645
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 30, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	0000019645
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2021: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document Type	Vendor's Lien
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Recording Date	Aug 31, 2021
Property Address	1218 S BOWIE DR, ABILENE, TX 79605-3628
Document Number	0000019645
Map Reference	VOL 2 PG 374
Instrument Date	Aug 30, 2021
Instrument	2021-00019645
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 2, 2023
Title Company	SERVICELINK

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1218 S BOWIE DR, ABILENE, TX 79605-3628

Mortgage

Document Number	0000019646
Date	Aug 31, 2021
Instrument	2021-00019646

Lender

Name	LIFETIME FCU
Type	Credit Union
Special Notes	Seller Financed

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2051

April 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Recording Date	Apr 13, 2021
Property Address	1218 S BOWIE DR, ABILENE, TX 79605-3628
Document Number	0000007647
Map Reference	VOL 2 PG 374
Instrument Date	Apr 13, 2021
Instrument	2021-00007647
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 2, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	17 PEBBLE BEACH ST, ABILENE, TX 79606-5028

March 2017: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document Type	Loan Modification
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Property Address	1218 S BOWIE DR, ABILENE, TX 79605-3628
Document Number	0000005292
Instrument Date	Mar 12, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 25, 2017
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	3209 S 13TH ST ABILENE TX 796054033, ABILENE, TX 79605-4033

Mortgage

Document Number	0000005292
Date	Apr 5, 2017
Instrument	5292

Lender

Name	FIRST FIN'L BK&TR
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	ABILENE, TX 79604-0701

Agreement

Term	60 Months
Due	Apr 4, 2022

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1218 S Bowie Dr was $1,465 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Texas
Municipality	Abilene City
County	Taylor County
Unified School District	Abilene Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$141,086 (+1%)	$172,090 (+4.61%) Land $12,016 Building $160,074
2025	$1,465.00 Homeowner's exemption	$128,260 (+1%)	$164,513 (+0.59%) Land $12,016 Building $152,497
2024		$116,600 (+1%) Land $5,647 Building $157,898	$163,545 (+54.29%) Land $5,647 Building $157,898
2023	$1,212.00 (-39.19%) Homeowner's exemption	$106,000 Land $3,322 Building $102,678	$106,000 Land $3,322 Building $102,678
2022	$1,993.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1218 S Bowie Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1991.

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
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	2 (1991–1992)
Claims Outside the SFHA	2 of 2
Most Recent Claim	Jan 1992 · rainfall accumulation

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

Wildfire risk around 1218 S Bowie Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 460 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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