Taylor County property record for 1942 Benz Dr, Abilene, TX 79602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,116 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,240 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $224,700 (Apr 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $6,453 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51307001100 |
| Primary APN | 51307001100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,116 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,644 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,116 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,240 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 251 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1942 BENZ DR |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79602-5239 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OLDHAM FORBES ESTATES SEC 1, BLOCK B, LOT 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | OLDHAM FORBES ESTATES SEC 1 |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 12000 |
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1942 BENZ DR, ABILENE, TX 79602-5239 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 5, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 5, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 7, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20125095 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 2, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000005095 |
| 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 | $373,469 (+0.55%) Land $43,205 Building $330,264 | $373,469 (+0.55%) Land $43,205 Building $330,264 | |
| 2025 | $6,453.00 (+15.92%) Homeowner's exemption | $371,438 (+8.7%) Land $43,205 Building $328,233 | $371,438 (+3.83%) Land $43,205 Building $328,233 |
| 2024 | $341,717 (+3.49%) Land $32,004 Building $325,734 | $357,738 (+8.34%) Land $32,004 Building $325,734 | |
| 2023 | $5,567.00 (-9.69%) Homeowner's exemption | $330,200 Land $32,004 Building $298,196 | $330,200 Land $32,004 Building $298,196 |
| 2022 | $6,164.00 |
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 20 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 20 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1981) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1981 · tidal / storm surge |
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 97% of the US · lower than 98.3% 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.
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 292 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 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Taylor Telephone Cooperative.
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