Taylor County property record for 218 Rising Star Dr, Abilene, TX 79606
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,528 sqft · built 2017 |
| Lot Size | 1.01 acres (44,388 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $525,350 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $7,723 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale & Construction Loan Mar 2018 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R9125003500 |
| Primary APN | R9125003500 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,528 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,068 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,086 sqft |
| Utility Area | 442 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2017 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 44,388 sqft |
| Lot Dimensions | 267 ft deep x 166 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 540 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 246 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 218 RISING STAR DR |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79606-1184 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SOUTHERN CROSS ESTATES SEC 2, BLOCK C, LOT 6, ACRES 1.019 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHERN CROSS ESTATES SEC 2 |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | JIM NED |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 13502 |
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 218 RISING STAR DR, ABILENE, TX 79606-1184 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Construction Mortgage FIRST FINANCIAL BANK. |
| Mar 20, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BAIRD |
| Aug 23, 2017 | Vendor's Lien, Subdivision Related Transfer · ARM FIRST BANK |
| Feb 27, 2017 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Construction Mortgage FIRST BANK TEXAS SSB |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 19, 2025 |
| Deed Document Number | 20269885 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000013968 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | May 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 218 RISING STAR DR, ABILENE, TX 79606-1184 |
| Document Number | 0000009885 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20269885 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | AB TITLE AGENCY, ABLE TITLE AGENCY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Estimated Sale Price |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 218 RISING STAR DR, ABILENE, TX 79606-1184 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000009886, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20269886 |
| Name | FIRST FINANCIAL BANK. |
|---|
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Apr 14, 2027 |
| Rate | 6.46% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Number | 0000009928, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20269928 |
| Name | FIRST FINANCIAL BANK. |
|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 1 Months |
| Due | Apr 14, 2027 |
| Rate | 6.46% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Property Address | 218 RISING STAR DR, ABILENE, TX 79606-1184 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000004300 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00004300 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BAIRD |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ABILENE, TX 79606 |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Mar 19, 2028 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.99% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Change Frequency | 3 Years |
| Min Rate At Change | 5.99% |
| Max Rate At Change | 7.99% |
| Index | Prime Rate |
| Max Rate | 12% |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Aug 23, 2017 |
| Property Address | 218 RISING STAR DR, ABILENE, TX 79606-1184 |
| Document Number | 0000013968 |
| Map Reference | CAB 4 SL 149 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00013968 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5073 S FM 707, 5073, ABILENE, TX 79606-5727 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 218 RISING STAR DR, ABILENE, TX 79606-1184 |
| Document Number | 0000013969 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00013969 |
| Name | FIRST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.99% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Min Rate At Change | 5.99% |
| Max Rate At Change | 7.99% |
| Index | Prime Rate |
| Max Rate | 12% |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 218 RISING STAR DR, ABILENE, TX 79606-1184 |
| Document Number | 0000002894 |
| Map Reference | MB4 PG149 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00002894 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 7018, ABILENE, TX 79608-7018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5073 S FM 707, ABILENE, TX 79606-5727 |
| Document Number | 0000002895 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00002895 |
| Name | FIRST BANK TEXAS SSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 9 Months |
| Due | Nov 24, 2017 |
Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Taylor County |
| Unified School District | Wylie Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $488,124 (+7.92%) Land $44,388 Building $443,736 | $488,124 (+7.92%) Land $44,388 Building $443,736 | |
| 2025 | $7,723.00 | $452,289 (+2.99%) Land $44,388 Building $407,901 | $452,289 (-2.03%) Land $44,388 Building $407,901 |
| 2024 | Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $439,152 (+2.39%) Land $44,388 Building $417,291 | $461,679 (+7.64%) Land $44,388 Building $417,291 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $428,898 Land $44,388 Building $384,510 | $428,898 Land $44,388 Building $384,510 |
| 2022 | $5,165.00 (-1.68%) | ||
| 2018 | $5,253.00 |
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 27 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 27 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1994–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2015 · river or lake flooding |
| 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 | Moderate above 64% of the US · above 51% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | STEAMBOAT MOUNTAIN WSC serves 8,178 people · EPA ID TX2210022 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF ABILENE |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2023 |
|---|---|
| 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 47 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Taylor Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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