Taylor County property record for 1617 Sylvan Dr, Abilene, TX 79605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 2,833 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.404 acres (17,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $263,800 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $8,268 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 58600011900 |
| Primary APN | 58600011900 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,833 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,386 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,833 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Aluminum |
| Lot Area | 17,600 sqft (0.404 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 110 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 900 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 714 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 563 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1617 SYLVAN DR |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79605-4931 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RIVER OAKS SEC 2, BLOCK H, LOT 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVER OAKS SEC 2 |
| Legal Block | H |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 12600 |
Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1617 SYLVAN DR, ABILENE, TX 79605-4931 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 7, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 7, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 30, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201619401 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 6, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000019401 |
| 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 | $462,506 (+1.06%) Land $32,560 Building $429,946 | $462,506 (+1.06%) Land $32,560 Building $429,946 | |
| 2025 | $8,268.00 (+12.61%) Homeowner's exemption | $457,633 (+5.6%) Land $32,560 Building $425,073 | $457,633 (+2%) Land $32,560 Building $425,073 |
| 2024 | $433,362 (+3.15%) Land $23,760 Building $424,905 | $448,665 (+6.79%) Land $23,760 Building $424,905 | |
| 2023 | $7,342.00 (-7.39%) Homeowner's exemption | $420,134 Land $23,760 Building $396,374 | $420,134 Land $23,760 Building $396,374 |
| 2022 | $7,928.00 |
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 AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 73 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 73 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 151 (1978–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 12 of 151 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2017 · other causes |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 481 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Optimum Communications Cable | 940 / 35 |
| AMG Technology Investment Group Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Taylor Electric Cooperative.
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