Taylor County property record for 257 Newhouse Dr, Abilene, TX 79606
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,219 sqft · built 2022 |
| Lot Size | 1.1 acres (48,047 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $543 (2022) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Mortgage Nov 2021 Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R8025004600 |
| Primary APN | R8025004600 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,219 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,827 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,219 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2022 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2022 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 48,047 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 608 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 585 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 257 NEWHOUSE DR |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79606-1404 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NEWHOUSE FARMS SEC 2, BLOCK B, LOT 16, ACRES 1.103 |
| Legal Subdivision | NEWHOUSE FARMS SEC 2 |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4042 |
| Census Tract | 13402 |
257 Newhouse Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 257 NEWHOUSE DR, ABILENE, TX 79606-1404 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2022 | Vendor's Lien, Subdivision Related Transfer · VA Mortgage FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA |
| Nov 12, 2021 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Construction Mortgage FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Jun 21, 2022 |
| Property Address | 257 NEWHOUSE DR, ABILENE, TX 79606-1404 |
| Document Number | 0000013043 |
| Map Reference | DOC 2021-21619 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00013043 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 114 TANNEHILL DR, ABILENE, TX 79602-8031 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 257 NEWHOUSE DR, ABILENE, TX 79606-1404 |
| Document Number | 0000013044 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00013044 |
| Name | FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 257 NEWHOUSE DR, ABILENE, TX 79606-1404 |
| Document Number | 0000025503 |
| Map Reference | DOC 2021-21619 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00025503 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 114 TANNEHILL DR, ABILENE, TX 79602-8031 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 114 TANNEHILL DR, ABILENE, TX 79602-8031 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000025504 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00025504 |
| Name | FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 9 Months |
| Due | Aug 17, 2022 |
Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Taylor County |
| Unified School District | Wylie Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $464,479 (+0.14%) Land $34,000 Building $430,479 | $464,479 (+0.14%) Land $34,000 Building $430,479 | |
| 2025 | Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $463,827 Land $34,000 Building $429,827 | $463,827 Land $34,000 Building $429,827 |
| 2023 | $442,340 Land $34,000 Building $408,340 | $442,340 Land $34,000 Building $408,340 | |
| 2022 | $543.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 257 Newhouse Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2008–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2016 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Wildfire risk around 257 Newhouse Dr is moderate, ranking above 65% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 65% of the US · above 51% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | VIEW CAPS WSC serves 2,928 people · EPA ID TX2210004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF ABILENE |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 14 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 62 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Access Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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