Taylor County property record for 2242 Idlewild St, Abilene, TX 79605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,468 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $95,600 (Nov 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $856 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 40400011000 |
| Primary APN | 40400011000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,468 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,588 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,156 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 312 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,500 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 256 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 256 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 2242 IDLEWILD ST |
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| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79605-3216 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HIGHLAND ADDN, BLOCK 14, LOT 15 & W1/2 LT 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND ADDN |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15,16 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 11600 |
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 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
2242 Idlewild St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2013.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2242 IDLEWILD ST, ABILENE, TX 79605-3216 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 22, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 22, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201320147 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 19, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000020147 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2242 Idlewild St was $856 with exemptions applied.
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 | $118,091 (+4.55%) Land $18,900 Building $99,191 | $118,091 (+4.43%) Land $18,900 Building $99,191 | |
| 2025 | $856.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $112,949 (+1%) Land $18,900 Building $94,181 | $113,081 (+10.13%) Land $18,900 Building $94,181 |
| 2024 | $102,681 (+4.24%) Land $6,825 Building $95,856 | $102,681 (+4.24%) Land $6,825 Building $95,856 | |
| 2023 | $856.00 (-36.83%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $98,501 Land $6,825 Building $91,676 | $98,501 Land $6,825 Building $91,676 |
| 2022 | $1,355.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2242 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.
The area around 2242 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 |
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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 |
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| 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 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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