Taylor County property record for 1438 Franklin St, Abilene, TX 79601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,280 sqft · built 1944 |
| Lot Size | 0.227 acres (9,900 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $390 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 60880004700 |
| Primary APN | 60880004700 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,280 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,280 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1944 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1944 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,900 sqft (0.227 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Porch | Glass Porch |
| Porch Area | 287 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 1438 FRANKLIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79601-1202 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E66 OF W710.6 LT 22 SIDNEY SMITH |
| Legal Subdivision | SIDNEY SMITH |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3032 |
| Census Tract | 13300 |
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1438 FRANKLIN ST, ABILENE, TX 79601-1202 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 5, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000003595 |
| 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 | $40,018 (+1%) | $53,198 (+4.12%) Land $7,425 Building $45,773 | |
| 2025 | $390.00 (+23.81%) Homeowner's exemption | $36,380 (+1%) Land $7,425 Building $43,668 | $51,093 (+17.51%) Land $7,425 Building $43,668 |
| 2024 | $33,073 (-9.58%) Land $990 Building $42,488 | $43,478 (+18.86%) Land $990 Building $42,488 | |
| 2023 | $315.00 (+41.26%) Homeowner's exemption | $36,579 Land $990 Building $35,589 | $36,579 Land $990 Building $35,589 |
| 2018 | $223.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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