257 S Mockingbird Ln, Abilene, TX 79605 Property Records

Taylor County property record for 257 S Mockingbird Ln, Abilene, TX 79605

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 848 sqft · built 1947
Lot Size	0.163 acres (7,100 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$158,169 (Sep 2023)
Tax Bill	$2,734 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2023 Mortgage May 2018 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone AE (high risk)
APN	`59700003500`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`59700003500`
Alternative APN	`14482`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	848 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	848 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1947
Effective Year Built	Effective 1947
Exterior Material	Combination
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	7,100 sqft (0.163 acres)
Lot Dimensions	142 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	85 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	257 S MOCKINGBIRD LN
City	ABILENE
State	TX
Zip	79605-1855
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	SCOTT HIGHWAY PLACE, BLOCK 4, LOT 6
Legal Subdivision	SCOTT HIGHWAY PLACE
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	6
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Township / Civil Division	ABILENE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1027
Census Tract	11700

Owner

Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	257 S MOCKINGBIRD LN, ABILENE, TX 79605-1855
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 5, 2023	Vendor's Lien, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
May 15, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage WESTERN BANK
Dec 21, 2021	Vendor's Lien, Transfer WESTERN BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 5, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 5, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 21, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202314844
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 17, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	0000028282
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

September 2023: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document Type	Vendor's Lien
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Recording Date	Sep 5, 2023
Property Address	257 S MOCKINGBIRD LN, ABILENE, TX 79605-1855
Document Number	0000014844
Map Reference	VOL 1 PG 278&279
Instrument Date	Aug 31, 2023
Instrument	2023-00014844
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 17, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	257 S MOCKINGBIRD LN, ABILENE, TX 79605-1855

Mortgage

Document Number	0000014845
Date	Sep 5, 2023
Instrument	2023-00014845

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Special Notes	Seller Financed

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2053

May 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Property Address	257 S MOCKINGBIRD LN, ABILENE, TX 79605-1855
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 11, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000007917
Date	May 15, 2018
Instrument	2018-00007917

Lender

Name	WESTERN BANK
Type	Bank
Address	ABILENE, TX 79605

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	65 Months
Due	Oct 10, 2023

December 2021: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document Type	Vendor's Lien
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Recording Date	Dec 21, 2021
Property Address	257 S MOCKINGBIRD LN, ABILENE, TX 79605-1855
Document Number	0000028282
Map Reference	VOL 1 PG 278&279
Instrument Date	Dec 17, 2021
Instrument	2021-00028282
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 4, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	407 COUNTY ROAD 133, OVALO, TX 79541-2503

Mortgage

Document Number	0000028284
Date	Dec 21, 2021
Instrument	2021-00028284

Lender

Name	WESTERN BANK
Type	Bank
Special Notes	Seller Financed

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	60 Months
Due	Dec 17, 2026

Mortgage

Document Number	0000028284
Date	Dec 21, 2021
Instrument	2021-00028284

Lender

Name	WESTERN BANK
Type	Bank
Address	ABILENE, TX 79605

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	60 Months
Due	Dec 17, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Texas
Municipality	Abilene City
County	Taylor County
Unified School District	Abilene Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$132,486 (+9.82%) Land $9,585 Building $122,901	$132,486 (+9.82%) Land $9,585 Building $122,901
2025	$2,734.00 (-2.46%)	$120,641 (-0.94%) Land $9,585 Building $111,056	$120,641 (-0.94%) Land $9,585 Building $111,056
2024	$2,803.00 (+169.26%)	$121,784 (+169.59%) Land $11,786 Building $109,998	$121,784 (+169.59%) Land $11,786 Building $109,998
2023	$1,041.00 (+31.27%)	$45,174 (+44.53%) Land $3,550 Building $41,624	$45,174 (+44.53%) Land $3,550 Building $41,624
2022	$793.00	$31,255 Land $3,550 Building $27,705	$31,255 Land $3,550 Building $27,705

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone AE high risk
100-Year Floodplain	Yes 1% annual chance
Floodway	Yes
Base Flood Elevation	Varies along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance Requirement	Required federally backed loans
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	Severe Storms And Flooding, Jul 2002 · 3 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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