1717 Collins Ave, Abilene, TX 79603 Property Records

Taylor County property record for 1717 Collins Ave, Abilene, TX 79603

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1983
Lot Size	0.265 acres (11,529 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$156,689 (Apr 2024)
Tax Bill	$3,588 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2024 Mortgage Mar 2023 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`21000008701`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`21000008701`
Alternative APN	`25630`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,200 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,200 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1983
Effective Year Built	Effective 1983
Exterior Material	Other
Foundation Type	Slab (Mat/Raft)
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	11,529 sqft (0.265 acres)
Lot Dimensions	189 ft deep x 61 ft wide
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	176 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1717 COLLINS AVE
City	ABILENE
State	TX
Zip	79603-1513
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	J B COLLINS OF NORTH PARK, BLOCK 8, LOT 4
Legal Subdivision	J B COLLINS OF NORTH PARK
Legal Block	8
Legal Lot Number	4
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Township / Civil Division	ABILENE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1008
Census Tract	10300

Owner

Source: Taylor County records, as of September 14, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	1717 COLLINS AVE, ABILENE, TX 79603-1513
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 9, 2024	Vendor's Lien, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA
Mar 10, 2023	Vendor's Lien, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 9, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 9, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Mar 10, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20245716
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2024: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document Type	Vendor's Lien
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Recording Date	Apr 9, 2024
Property Address	1717 COLLINS AVE, ABILENE, TX 79603-1513
Document Number	0000005716
Map Reference	VOL 3 PG 26
Instrument Date	Apr 8, 2024
Instrument	2024-00005716
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 14, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1717 COLLINS AVE, ABILENE, TX 79603-1513

Mortgage

Document Number	0000005717
Date	Apr 9, 2024
Instrument	2024-00005717

Lender

Name	FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA
Type	Bank
Special Notes	Seller Financed

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2054

Mortgage

Document Number	0000005718
Date	Apr 9, 2024
Instrument	2024-00005718

Lender

Name	FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	36 Months
Due	Apr 9, 2027

March 2023: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document Type	Vendor's Lien
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Recording Date	Mar 10, 2023
Property Address	1717 COLLINS AVE, ABILENE, TX 79603-1513
Document Number	0000003598
Map Reference	VOL 3 PG 26
Instrument Date	Mar 9, 2023
Instrument	2023-00003598
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 12, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	6617 DUNDEE ST, ABILENE, TX 79606-1623

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1717 COLLINS AVE, ABILENE, TX 79603-1513
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000003599
Date	Mar 10, 2023
Instrument	2023-00003599

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Special Notes	Seller Financed

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2053

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Texas
Municipality	Abilene City
County	Taylor County
Unified School District	Abilene Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$160,557 (+1.39%) Land $10,376 Building $150,181	$160,557 (+1.39%) Land $10,376 Building $150,181
2025	$3,588.00 (+7.52%)	$158,349 (+9.22%) Land $10,376 Building $147,973	$158,349 (+9.22%) Land $10,376 Building $147,973
2024	$3,337.00 (+284%)	$144,982 (+7.88%) Land $2,882 Building $142,100	$144,982 (+7.88%) Land $2,882 Building $142,100
2023	$869.00 (-28.42%) Homeowner's exemption	$134,396 (+43.64%) Land $2,882 Building $131,514	$134,396 (+43.64%) Land $2,882 Building $131,514
2022	$1,214.00 Homeowner's exemption	$93,562 Land $2,882 Building $90,680	$93,562 Land $2,882 Building $90,680

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 11, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.9% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 286 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Metronet Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
Optimum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	940 / 35
Nextlink Fixed Wireless	500 / 100
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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