Taylor County property record for 1242 Park Ave, Abilene, TX 79603
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,289 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.278 acres (12,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,708 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 37000010200 |
| Primary APN | 37000010200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,289 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,289 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,100 sqft (0.278 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 220 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 738 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 1242 PARK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79603-4944 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ARTHEL HENSON OUTLOT 33, BLOCK 5, LOT E220.91L5N2.53E220.9L6 |
| Legal Subdivision | ARTHEL HENSON OUTLOT 33 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | E220 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 10700 |
1242 Park Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in May 2007.
Source: Taylor County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2425 N 12TH ST, ABILENE, TX 79603-4910 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 18, 2007 |
| Deed Sale | May 18, 2007 |
| Deed Document Number | 20079387 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3364 / 815 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1242 Park Ave was $2,708.
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 | $129,670 (+8.52%) Land $14,786 Building $114,884 | $129,670 (+8.52%) Land $14,786 Building $114,884 | |
| 2025 | $2,708.00 | $119,489 (+6.43%) Land $14,786 Building $104,703 | $119,489 (+6.43%) Land $14,786 Building $104,703 |
| 2024 | $112,269 (+7.75%) Land $5,972 Building $106,297 | $112,269 (+7.75%) Land $5,972 Building $106,297 | |
| 2023 | $2,401.00 (+12.3%) | $104,196 Land $3,981 Building $100,215 | $104,196 Land $3,981 Building $100,215 |
| 2022 | $2,138.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1242 Park Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area within the regulatory floodway; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 29 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 29 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1990–2019) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2019 · other causes |
| 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 1242 Park Ave 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.3% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 738 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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