Taylor County property record for 2251 S 8th St, Abilene, TX 79605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,832 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $270,000 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $5,015 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 40400010400 |
| Primary APN | 40400010400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,832 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,952 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,832 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Utility Area | 875 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,500 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 344 sqft |
| Deck Area | 196 sqft |
| Patio Area | 196 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 2251 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 7 & W9 LT 6 & E16 LT 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND ADDN |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,6,8 |
| 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.
2251 S 8th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2016.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2251 S 8TH ST, ABILENE, TX 79605-3118 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 8, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 8, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 3, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201612677 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 5, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000012677 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2251 S 8th St was $5,015 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $319,904 (+5.51%) Land $18,900 Building $301,004 | $319,904 (+5.51%) Land $18,900 Building $301,004 | |
| 2025 | $5,015.00 Homeowner's exemption | $303,197 (-2.74%) Land $18,900 Building $284,297 | $303,197 (-2.74%) Land $18,900 Building $284,297 |
| 2024 | $311,725 (+5.14%) Land $6,825 Building $304,900 | $311,725 (+5.14%) Land $6,825 Building $304,900 | |
| 2023 | $5,295.00 (-13.1%) Homeowner's exemption | $296,490 Land $6,825 Building $289,665 | $296,490 Land $6,825 Building $289,665 |
| 2022 | $6,093.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2251 S 8th 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 2251 S 8th 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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