Taylor County property record for 1517 S Willis St, Abilene, TX 79605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,395 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.231 acres (10,074 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $372 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 68800008600 |
| Primary APN | 68800008600 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,395 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,986 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,395 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,074 sqft (0.231 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 146 ft deep x 69 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 447 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 172 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1517 S WILLIS ST |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79605-5014 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WYCHWOOD ADDN SEC 1, BLOCK 13, LOT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | WYCHWOOD ADDN SEC 1 |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 12500 |
1517 S Willis St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2024.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1517 S WILLIS ST, ABILENE, TX 79605-5014 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 30, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 30, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 20151369 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 22, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000005095 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1517 S WILLIS ST, ABILENE, TX 79605-5014 |
| Document Number | 0000008105 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 8105 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 25, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 3965 BROOKHOLLOW DR ABILENE TX 796056444, ABILENE, TX 79605-6444 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1517 S Willis St was $372 with exemptions applied.
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 | $139,177 (+4.39%) Land $19,644 Building $119,533 | $139,177 (+3.63%) Land $19,644 Building $119,533 | |
| 2025 | $372.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $133,321 (+1%) Land $19,644 Building $114,658 | $134,302 (+10.81%) Land $19,644 Building $114,658 |
| 2024 | $121,201 (+5.61%) Land $7,052 Building $114,149 | $121,201 (+5.61%) Land $7,052 Building $114,149 | |
| 2023 | $2,645.00 (+7.7%) | $114,768 Land $7,052 Building $107,716 | $114,768 Land $7,052 Building $107,716 |
| 2022 | $2,456.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1517 S Willis St 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 101 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 101 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 32 (1981–2017) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2017 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
The area around 1517 S Willis 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 |
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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 505 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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