Taylor County property record for 1420 Franklin St, Abilene, TX 79601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 918 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.359 acres (15,656 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $476 (2018) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 60880004600 |
| Primary APN | 60880004600 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 918 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 918 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,656 sqft (0.359 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 95 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 100 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|
| Street Address | 1420 FRANKLIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79601-1202 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W95 X 164.8 OF E510 22 SIDNEY SMITH |
| Legal Subdivision | SIDNEY SMITH |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3032 |
| Census Tract | 13300 |
1420 Franklin St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1420 FRANKLIN ST, ABILENE, TX 79601-1202 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $34,797 (+1%) | $46,765 (-4.58%) Land $11,742 Building $35,023 | |
| 2025 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $31,634 Land $11,742 Building $37,270 | $49,012 Land $11,742 Building $37,270 |
| 2023 | $32,893 Land $1,566 Building $31,327 | $32,893 Land $1,566 Building $31,327 | |
| 2018 | $476.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1420 Franklin St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1990–2000) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2000 · 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 1420 Franklin St is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 91% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 132 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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