2142 Idlewild St, Abilene, TX 79605 Property Records

Taylor County property record for 2142 Idlewild St, Abilene, TX 79605

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 ba · 2,890 sqft · built 1936
Lot Size	0.444 acres (19,320 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$270,000 (Jul 2017)
Tax Bill	$6,665 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2017 Sale Jul 2017 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`40400003500`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`40400003500`
Alternative APN	`22000`

Interior

Full Baths	5 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,890 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,570 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,564 sqft
2nd Floor Area	1,326 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1936
Effective Year Built	Effective 1936
Exterior Material	Brick
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Tile
Lot Area	19,320 sqft (0.444 acres)
Lot Dimensions	140 ft deep x 138 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	396 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	540 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2142 IDLEWILD ST
City	ABILENE
State	TX
Zip	79605-3214
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	HIGHLAND ADDN, BLOCK 7, LOT 8-10
Legal Subdivision	HIGHLAND ADDN
Legal Block	7
Legal Lot Number	8-10
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Township / Civil Division	ABILENE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1015
Census Tract	11600

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Bankhead Highway Historic District listed 1998 · 13 contributing resources · NRIS 98001414

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

2142 Idlewild St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2017.

Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	2142 IDLEWILD ST, ABILENE, TX 79605-3214
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 3, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jul 3, 2017	Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 3, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 3, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 3, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201710824
Prior Transfer Date	May 27, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc	0000007809
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

July 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Recording Date	Jul 3, 2017
Property Address	2142 IDLEWILD ST, ABILENE, TX 79605-3214
Document Number	0000010823
Instrument Date	Jun 30, 2017
Instrument	10823
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 14, 2017

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	1980 POST OAK BLVD HOUSTON TX 770563899, HOUSTON, TX 77056-3899
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

July 2017: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Recording Date	Jul 3, 2017
Property Address	2142 IDLEWILD ST, ABILENE, TX 79605-3214
Document Number	0000010824
Map Reference	VOL 69 PG 26
Instrument Date	Jun 30, 2017
Instrument	2017-00010824
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 19, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2142 IDLEWILD ST, ABILENE, TX 79605-3214

Mortgage

Document Number	0000010825
Date	Jul 3, 2017
Instrument	2017-00010825

Lender

Name	FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	ABILENE, TX 79606

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2142 Idlewild St was $6,665 with a homeowner's exemption.

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		$400,019 (+4.85%) Land $27,821 Building $372,198	$400,019 (+4.85%) Land $27,821 Building $372,198
2025	$6,665.00 Homeowner's exemption	$381,525 (+4.01%) Land $27,821 Building $353,704	$381,525 (+4.01%) Land $27,821 Building $353,704
2024		$366,807 (+4.33%) Land $10,046 Building $356,761	$366,807 (+4.33%) Land $10,046 Building $356,761
2023	$6,477.00 (-12.54%) Homeowner's exemption	$351,598 Land $10,046 Building $341,552	$351,598 Land $10,046 Building $341,552
2022	$7,406.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 2142 Idlewild St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

The area around 2142 Idlewild St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within 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 524 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

May also be available: AT&T.

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