2231 S 8th St, Abilene, TX 79605 Property Records

Taylor County property record for 2231 S 8th St, Abilene, TX 79605

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 ba · 1,750 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size	0.225 acres (9,800 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$360,097 (Feb 2026)
Tax Bill	$3,006 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2021 Mortgage Jul 2021 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`40400010200`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`40400010200`
Alternative APN	`30892`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,750 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,110 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,750 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1930
Effective Year Built	Effective 1930
Exterior Material	Combination
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	9,800 sqft (0.225 acres)
Lot Dimensions	140 ft deep x 70 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	360 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2231 S 8TH ST
City	ABILENE
State	TX
Zip	79605-3118
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	HIGHLAND ADDN, BLOCK 14, LOT 4 & E20FT LT 5
Legal Subdivision	HIGHLAND ADDN
Legal Block	14
Legal Lot Number	4,5
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Township / Civil Division	ABILENE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1014
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

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	2231 S 8TH ST, ABILENE, TX 79605-3118
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 14, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CITY BANK
Jul 14, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CITY BANK
Feb 19, 2026	Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ENVOY MORTGAGE LTD

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 19, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Feb 19, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Mar 26, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20263101
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 24, 2015
Prior Transfer Doc	0000004286
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Property Address	2231 S 8TH ST, ABILENE, TX 79605-3118
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 19, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000015533
Date	Jul 14, 2021
Instrument	2021-00015533

Lender

Name	CITY BANK
Type	Bank
Address	LUBBOCK, TX 79407

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2036

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Property Address	2231 S 8TH ST, ABILENE, TX 79605-3118
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 17, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000015547
Date	Jul 14, 2021
Instrument	2021-00015547

Lender

Name	CITY BANK
Type	Bank
Address	LUBBOCK, TX 79407

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2036

February 2026: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document Type	Vendor's Lien
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Recording Date	Feb 19, 2026
Property Address	2231 S 8TH ST, ABILENE, TX 79605-3118
Document Number	0000003101
Map Reference	VOL 69 PG 26
Instrument Date	Feb 18, 2026
Instrument	2026-00003101
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 19, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2231 S 8TH ST, ABILENE, TX 79605-3118

Mortgage

Document Number	0000003102
Date	Feb 19, 2026
Instrument	2026-00003102

Lender

Name	ENVOY MORTGAGE LTD
Type	Mortgage Company
Special Notes	Seller Financed

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2056

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		$228,569 (+1%)	$257,079 (+23.72%) Land $17,640 Building $239,439
2025	$3,006.00 (-5.89%) Homeowner's exemption	$207,790 (+5.41%) Land $17,640 Building $190,150	$207,790 (+5.41%) Land $17,640 Building $190,150
2024	$3,194.00 (+7.33%) Homeowner's exemption	$197,124 (+4.69%) Land $6,370 Building $190,754	$197,124 (+4.69%) Land $6,370 Building $190,754
2023	$2,976.00 (-19.94%) Homeowner's exemption	$188,299 Land $6,370 Building $181,929	$188,299 Land $6,370 Building $181,929
2022	$3,717.00

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	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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