Taylor County property record for 1717 Sylvan Dr, Abilene, TX 79605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,843 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.363 acres (15,808 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $145,300 (Dec 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,115 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 58600013100 |
| Primary APN | 58600013100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,843 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,371 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,843 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,808 sqft (0.363 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 152 ft deep x 104 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 532 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1717 SYLVAN DR |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79605-4933 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RIVER OAKS SEC 3, BLOCK H, LOT 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVER OAKS SEC 3 |
| Legal Block | H |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | JIM NED |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 12600 |
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1717 SYLVAN DR, ABILENE, TX 79605-4933 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201721145 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Dec 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1717 SYLVAN DR, ABILENE, TX 79605-4933 |
| Document Number | 0000021145 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2 PG 549 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00021145 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 48337 DRIFTWOOD CT # CT102B, 48337, LEXINGTON PARK, MD 20653-2506 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1717 SYLVAN DR, ABILENE, TX 79605-4933 |
| Document Number | 0000021147 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00021147 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $185,779 (+1%) | $214,282 (+0.32%) Land $29,245 Building $185,037 | |
| 2025 | $2,115.00 (+13.04%) | $168,890 (+1%) Land $29,245 Building $184,361 | $213,606 (+4.49%) Land $29,245 Building $184,361 |
| 2024 | $153,536 (-13.44%) Land $21,341 Building $183,090 | $204,431 (+15.26%) Land $21,341 Building $183,090 | |
| 2023 | $1,871.00 (-24.77%) Homeowner's exemption | $177,365 Land $21,341 Building $156,024 | $177,365 Land $21,341 Building $156,024 |
| 2022 | $2,487.00 |
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 | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 188 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 188 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 106 (1981–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 106 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2016 · 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.
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 |
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 481 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Access Fiber.
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