3490 Ward Dr, Abilene, TX 79605 Property Records

Taylor County property record for 3490 Ward Dr, Abilene, TX 79605

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 2,784 sqft · built 1928
Lot Size	0.34 acres (14,800 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Tax Bill	$2,083 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2022 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone AO (high risk)
APN	`24160000700`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`24160000700`
Alternative APN	`19817`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,784 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,664 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,432 sqft
2nd Floor Area	1,352 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1928
Effective Year Built	Effective 1928
Exterior Material	Brick
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Slate
Lot Area	14,800 sqft (0.34 acres)
Lot Dimensions	148 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	880 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	144 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3490 WARD DR
City	ABILENE
State	TX
Zip	79605-2825
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	DON DAVIS OF FAIR PARK ACRES, BLOCK 7, LOT 18 & 19
Legal Subdivision	DON DAVIS OF FAIR PARK ACRES
Legal Block	7
Legal Lot Number	18,19
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Township / Civil Division	ABILENE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3002
Census Tract	11500

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Bankhead Highway Historic District listed 1998 · 13 contributing resources · NRIS 98001414

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

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 Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	3490 WARD DR, ABILENE, TX 79605-2825
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer Date	May 10, 2022
Transfer Doc	0000009918
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

May 2022: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Transfer on Death Deed
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Recording Date	May 11, 2022
Property Address	3490 WARD DR, ABILENE, TX 79605-2825
Document Number	0000009918
Map Reference	CAB 2 SL 172B
Instrument Date	May 11, 2022
Instrument	2022-00009918
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 13, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3490 WARD DR, ABILENE, TX 79605-2825

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		$227,919 (-1.99%) Land $24,420 Building $203,499	$227,919 (-1.99%) Land $24,420 Building $203,499
2025	$2,083.00 (-30.75%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption	$232,546 (-2.74%) Land $24,420 Building $208,126	$232,546 (-2.74%) Land $24,420 Building $208,126
2024		$239,103 (+7.35%) Land $34,410 Building $204,693	$239,103 (+7.35%) Land $34,410 Building $204,693
2023	$3,008.00 (-25.19%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption	$222,726 Land $34,410 Building $188,316	$222,726 Land $34,410 Building $188,316
2022	$4,021.00

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 Zone	Zone AO high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft
100-Year Floodplain	Yes 1% annual chance
Floodway	No
Base Flood Elevation	Varies along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance Requirement	Required federally backed loans
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on Record median of 51 policies
Nearby Flood Policies	51 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	4 (1994–2023)
Most Recent Claim	Jul 2023 · 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

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 98.3% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond 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 495 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Metronet Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
Optimum Cable	940 / 35
Nextlink Fixed Wireless	500 / 100

May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.

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