Taylor County property record for 242 Carl St, Abilene, TX 79605 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 576 sqft · built 1943 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $53,200 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $852 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Second Mortgage Oct 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 59700022300 |
| Primary APN | 59700022300 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 576 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 576 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1943 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1943 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 50 ft deep x 140 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 625 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 625 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 16 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 242 CARL ST |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79605-1801 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SCOTT HIGHWAY PLACE, BLOCK 17, LOT 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | SCOTT HIGHWAY PLACE |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 11500 |
Source: Taylor County records · APN 59700022300
Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 CARL ST, ABILENE, TX 79605-1801 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2023 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage GERVIS WAYLAND |
| Oct 22, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 11, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 11, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202315218 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 11, 2023 |
| Property Address | 242 CARL ST, ABILENE, TX 79605-1801 |
| Document Number | 0000015218 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1 PG 278 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00015218 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 17, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 242 CARL ST, ABILENE, TX 79605-1801 |
| Document Number | 0000015219 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00015219 |
| Name | GERVIS WAYLAND |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Oct 22, 2019 |
| Property Address | 242 CARL ST, ABILENE, TX 79605-1801 |
| Document Number | 0000017700 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 17700 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 6730 W 29TH AVE WHEAT RIDGE CO 802148023, WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80214-8023 |
Source: Taylor County records · Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Municipality | Abilene City |
| County | Taylor County |
| Unified School District | Abilene Independent School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $82,807 (+120.24%) Land $8,050 Building $74,757 | $82,807 (+120.24%) Land $8,050 Building $74,757 | |
| 2025 | $852.00 (+28.7%) | $37,599 (+11.08%) Land $8,050 Building $29,549 | $37,599 (+11.08%) Land $8,050 Building $29,549 |
| 2024 | $33,850 (+17.85%) Land $4,648 Building $29,202 | $33,850 (+17.85%) Land $4,648 Building $29,202 | |
| 2023 | $662.00 (+30.57%) | $28,724 (+43.66%) Land $1,400 Building $27,324 | $28,724 (+43.66%) Land $1,400 Building $27,324 |
| 2022 | $507.00 | $19,994 Land $1,400 Building $18,594 | $19,994 Land $1,400 Building $18,594 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Taylor County (48441C), updated June 11, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | High |
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required (federally backed mortgages) |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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