Taylor County property record for 1257 S San Jose Dr, Abilene, TX 79605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 984 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $139,702 (Oct 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,443 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26800092700 |
| Primary APN | 26800092700 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 984 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 984 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 124 ft deep x 53 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1257 S SAN JOSE DR |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79605-3619 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ELMWOOD WEST SEC 11, BLOCK J, LOT 18 & N23 OF 17 & S26 OF 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELMWOOD WEST SEC 11 |
| Legal Block | J |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 11400 |
1257 S San Jose Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2023.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1257 S SAN JOSE DR, ABILENE, TX 79605-3619 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 18, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 18, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 12, 2006 |
| Deed Document Number | 202317422 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 31, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0030770538 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Oct 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1257 S SAN JOSE DR, ABILENE, TX 79605-3619 |
| Document Number | 0000017422 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2 PG 374 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00017422 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1257 S SAN JOSE DR, ABILENE, TX 79605-3619 |
| Document Number | 0000017423 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00017423 |
| Name | CITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1257 S San Jose Dr was $1,443 with a homeowner's exemption, down 3.7% from the year before.
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 | $136,172 (+1%) | $136,643 (+4.07%) Land $22,216 Building $114,427 | |
| 2025 | $1,443.00 (-3.67%) Homeowner's exemption | $123,793 (+5.1%) | $131,300 (+6.59%) Land $22,216 Building $109,084 |
| 2024 | $1,498.00 (-36.47%) Homeowner's exemption | $117,790 (+15.13%) Land $10,502 Building $112,679 | $123,181 (+20.4%) Land $10,502 Building $112,679 |
| 2023 | $2,358.00 (+0.81%) | $102,308 Land $3,089 Building $99,219 | $102,308 Land $3,089 Building $99,219 |
| 2022 | $2,339.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1257 S San Jose 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 risk around 1257 S San Jose 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.
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 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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