Taylor County property record for 1242 Palm St, Abilene, TX 79602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,554 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.167 acres (7,280 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $793 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28200001700 |
| Primary APN | 28200001700 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,554 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,914 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,554 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,280 sqft (0.167 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 150 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 1242 PALM ST |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79602-3630 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FAIRMONT, BLOCK 14, LOT S32 LT 5 & N20 LT 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRMONT |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 11900 |
1242 Palm St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2012.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1242 PALM ST, ABILENE, TX 79602-3630 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 2, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | May 2, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 20126717 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1242 Palm St was $793 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $77,902 (+1%) | $98,799 (+6.07%) Land $12,740 Building $86,059 | |
| 2025 | $793.00 Homeowner's exemption | $70,820 (+1%) Land $12,740 Building $80,407 | $93,147 (+5.81%) Land $12,740 Building $80,407 |
| 2024 | $64,382 (-12.46%) Land $2,330 Building $85,702 | $88,032 (+19.7%) Land $2,330 Building $85,702 | |
| 2023 | $636.00 (-9.92%) Homeowner's exemption | $73,546 Land $2,330 Building $71,216 | $73,546 Land $2,330 Building $71,216 |
| 2022 | $706.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1242 Palm St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1242 Palm St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 713 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 940 / 35 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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