Taylor County property record for 1281 Palm St, Abilene, TX 79602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 980 sqft · built 1943 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,941 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28200000200 |
| Primary APN | 28200000200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 980 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 980 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1943 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1943 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,400 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 1281 PALM ST |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79602-3629 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FAIRMONT, BLOCK 11, LOT 12 & S10 FT LT 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRMONT |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12,13 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 11900 |
1281 Palm St is owned by two individuals who acquired it in January 2018.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1721 FM 89, ABILENE, TX 79606-7021 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 28, 2005 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 28, 2005 |
| Deed Document Number | 200519142 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3148 / 233 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 4, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000591 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Jan 12, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1281 PALM ST, ABILENE, TX 79602-3629 |
| Document Number | 0000000591 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 4, 2018 |
| Instrument | 591 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 23, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1721 FM 89 ABILENE TX 796067021, ABILENE, TX 79606-7021 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1281 Palm St was $1,941.
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 | $89,476 (+4.45%) Land $14,700 Building $74,776 | $89,476 (+4.45%) Land $14,700 Building $74,776 | |
| 2025 | $1,941.00 | $85,662 (+14.37%) Land $14,700 Building $70,962 | $85,662 (+14.37%) Land $14,700 Building $70,962 |
| 2024 | $74,900 (+13.1%) Land $2,688 Building $72,212 | $74,900 (+13.1%) Land $2,688 Building $72,212 | |
| 2023 | $1,526.00 (+2.55%) | $66,224 Land $2,688 Building $63,536 | $66,224 Land $2,688 Building $63,536 |
| 2022 | $1,488.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1281 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 1281 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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