Taylor County property record for 242 Highland Ave, Abilene, TX 79605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,848 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.194 acres (8,460 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $440 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 19000002600 |
| Primary APN | 19000002600 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,848 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,528 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,320 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,460 sqft (0.194 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 90 ft deep x 94 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 868 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 868 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Street Address | 242 HIGHLAND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79605-2011 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CHRISTIAN COLLEGE 2ND ADDN, BLOCK 2, LOT E94 OF 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHRISTIAN COLLEGE 2ND ADDN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | E94 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 11700 |
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 HIGHLAND AVE, ABILENE, TX 79605-2011 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $90,014 (+1%) | $233,252 (+38.34%) Land $8,883 Building $224,369 | |
| 2025 | $440.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $81,831 (+1%) Land $8,883 Building $159,726 | $168,609 (+13.2%) Land $8,883 Building $159,726 |
| 2024 | $74,392 (-18.02%) Land $1,692 Building $147,261 | $148,953 (+64.14%) Land $1,692 Building $147,261 | |
| 2023 | $440.00 (-15.06%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $90,749 Land $1,692 Building $89,057 | $90,749 Land $1,692 Building $89,057 |
| 2022 | $518.00 |
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| 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 | 1 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2015 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 430 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Optimum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 940 / 35 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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