Taylor County property record for 1617 Franklin St, Abilene, TX 79601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.189 acres (8,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $917 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 60880005000 |
| Primary APN | 60880005000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 720 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,250 sqft (0.189 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 1617 FRANKLIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79601-1205 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E50 OF WEST 178.6 LT 23 SIDNEY SMITH |
| Legal Subdivision | SIDNEY SMITH |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3031 |
| Census Tract | 13300 |
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3772 HICKORY ST, ABILENE, TX 79601-1144 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 23, 2005 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 23, 2005 |
| Deed Document Number | 200518838 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3146 / 594 |
| 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 | $41,939 (+3.57%) Land $6,188 Building $35,751 | $41,939 (+2.12%) Land $6,188 Building $35,751 | |
| 2025 | $917.00 (+35.25%) | $40,495 (+2%) Land $6,188 Building $34,879 | $41,067 (+21.69%) Land $6,188 Building $34,879 |
| 2024 | $33,746 (+14.58%) Land $825 Building $32,921 | $33,746 (+14.58%) Land $825 Building $32,921 | |
| 2023 | $678.00 (-5.83%) | $29,453 Land $825 Building $28,628 | $29,453 Land $825 Building $28,628 |
| 2022 | $720.00 |
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 100 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 64% of the US · lower than 88% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 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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