Taylor County property record for 1681 Newcastle Dr, Abilene, TX 79601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3,818 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.276 acres (12,015 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $412,500 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $8,642 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 63780000800 |
| Primary APN | 63780000800 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,818 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,493 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,818 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,015 sqft (0.276 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 89 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 675 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 226 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1681 NEWCASTLE DR |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79601-2663 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | UNIVERSITY HILLS II, LOT 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | UNIVERSITY HILLS II |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
1681 Newcastle Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2021.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1681 NEWCASTLE DR, ABILENE, TX 79601-2663 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 19, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 19, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 29, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20218026 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 9, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0032980802 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1681 NEWCASTLE DR, ABILENE, TX 79601-2663 |
| Document Number | 0000008026 |
| Map Reference | CAB 3 SL 232 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00008026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 28, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4500 ISLAND DR, 4500, MIDLAND, TX 79707-1403 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1681 NEWCASTLE DR, ABILENE, TX 79601-2663 |
| Document Number | 0000008027 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00008027 |
| Name | MORTGAGE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1681 Newcastle Dr was $8,642 with exemptions applied, down 8.7% from the year before.
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 | $517,895 (+0.88%) Land $50,680 Building $467,215 | $517,895 (+0.88%) Land $50,680 Building $467,215 | |
| 2025 | $8,642.00 (-8.74%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $513,391 (+4.53%) Land $50,680 Building $462,711 | $513,391 (+3.15%) Land $50,680 Building $462,711 |
| 2024 | $9,470.00 (+11.27%) Homeowner's exemption | $491,147 (+1%) Land $31,504 Building $466,200 | $497,704 (+11.47%) Land $31,504 Building $466,200 |
| 2023 | $8,511.00 (-18.66%) | $446,497 Land $31,504 Building $414,993 | $446,497 Land $31,504 Building $414,993 |
| 2022 | $10,464.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1681 Newcastle Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
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 1681 Newcastle Dr is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 90% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 225 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Nextlink, Taylor Telephone Cooperative.
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