289 Carter Ln, Abilene, TX 79602 Property Records

Taylor County property record for 289 Carter Ln, Abilene, TX 79602

Property Summary

Property TypeRural Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,451 sqft · built 2009
Lot Size14.2 acres (619,859 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$433,000 (Apr 2018)
Tax Bill$6,763 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2017 Line of Credit
Feb 2020 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNA1001000600

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNA1001000600
Alternative APN
  • 117141

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,451 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,047 sqft
1st Floor Area2,451 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2009
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2009
Exterior MaterialBrick
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area619,859 sqft
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area636 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area1,453 sqft
Storage Building150 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address289 CARTER LN
CityABILENE
StateTX
Zip79602-4430
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Rural Home
Legal DescriptionA1001 SUR 28 L A L NE/4, ACRES 14.23
Legal SubdivisionL A L NE/4
JurisdictionTAYLOR TX
Township / Civil DivisionABILENE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2002
Census Tract13404

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address289 CARTER LN, ABILENE, TX 79602-4430
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 28, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA
Feb 6, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Oct 27, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Apr 2, 2018Vendor's Lien, Transfer · VA Mortgage
FBC MORTGAGE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 2, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 2, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 2, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20185086
Prior Transfer DateMar 29, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0000005086
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

June 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionTAYLOR TX
Property Address289 CARTER LN, ABILENE, TX 79602-4430
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 16, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000010527
DateJun 28, 2017
Instrument2017-00010527
Lender
NameFIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressABILENE, TX 79606
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 1, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

February 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionTAYLOR TX
Property Address289 CARTER LN, ABILENE, TX 79602-4430
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 16, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000001993
DateFeb 6, 2020
Instrument2020-00001993
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressMOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term343 Months
DueSep 1, 2048

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionTAYLOR TX
Property Address289 CARTER LN, ABILENE, TX 79602-4430
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 16, 2021
Title CompanyTITLE365

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000020285
DateOct 27, 2020
Instrument2020-00020285
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressMOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term337 Months
DueNov 1, 2048

April 2018: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document TypeVendor's Lien
JurisdictionTAYLOR TX
Recording DateApr 2, 2018
Property Address289 CARTER LN, ABILENE, TX 79602-4430
Document Number0000005086
Instrument DateMar 29, 2018
Instrument2018-00005086
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 31, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address589 CARTER LN, ABILENE, TX 79602

Mortgage

Document Number0000005087
DateApr 2, 2018
Instrument2018-00005087
Lender
NameFBC MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Special NotesSeller Financed
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTexas
CountyTaylor County
Unified School DistrictWylie Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$502,155 (+2.08%) Land $13,744 Building $488,411$672,690 (+1.55%) Land $184,279 Building $488,411
2025$6,763.00 (+30.96%) Homeowner's exemption$491,938 (-12.81%) Land $13,783 Building $478,155$662,434 (+13.25%) Land $184,279 Building $478,155
2024$564,221 (+20.77%)$584,936 (+3.79%) Land $104,675 Building $480,261
2023$5,164.00 (-1%) Homeowner's exemption$467,169 Land $8,242 Building $458,927$563,602 Land $104,675 Building $458,927
2022$5,738.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies9 in force
Nearby Flood Claims6 (1986–2015)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 6
Most Recent ClaimOct 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 RiskHigh
above 73% of the US · above 64% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood0.3% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemPOTOSI WSC
serves 7,413 people · EPA ID TX2210008
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CITY OF ABILENE
Last State InspectionOct 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
resolved · Jan 2020
Treatment and ProcedureLead public education
Dec 2013
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 18 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Taylor Telephone Cooperative
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000
Nextlink
Fixed Wireless
500 / 100
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

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