4001 Karen Dr, Abilene, TX 79606 Property Records

Taylor County property record for 4001 Karen Dr, Abilene, TX 79606

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,299 sqft · built 1997
Lot Size	0.152 acres (6,600 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$198,340 (Feb 2022)
Tax Bill	$3,616 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2022 Mortgage Mar 2017 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`47150033500`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`47150033500`
Alternative APN	`14015`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,299 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,843 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,299 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1997
Effective Year Built	Effective 1997
Exterior Material	Brick
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	6,600 sqft (0.152 acres)
Lot Dimensions	110 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	544 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	217 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	4001 KAREN DR
City	ABILENE
State	TX
Zip	79606-5547
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	MESQUITE FOREST ESTATES SEC 5, BLOCK E, LOT 10
Legal Subdivision	MESQUITE FOREST ESTATES SEC 5
Legal Block	E
Legal Lot Number	10
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Township / Civil Division	ABILENE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3004
Census Tract	13402

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	4001 KAREN DR, ABILENE, TX 79606-5547
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 28, 2022	Vendor's Lien, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Mar 24, 2017	Vendor's Lien, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GUILD MORTGAGE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 28, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Feb 28, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Mar 24, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20224148
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 20, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc	0000004595
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

February 2022: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document Type	Vendor's Lien
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Recording Date	Feb 28, 2022
Property Address	4001 KAREN DR, ABILENE, TX 79606-5547
Document Number	0000004148
Map Reference	CAB 1 SL 312
Instrument Date	Feb 28, 2022
Instrument	2022-00004148
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 10, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4001 KAREN DR, ABILENE, TX 79606-5547

Mortgage

Document Number	0000004149
Date	Feb 28, 2022
Instrument	2022-00004149

Lender

Name	FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Subprime Lender
Special Notes	Seller Financed

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2052

March 2017: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document Type	Vendor's Lien
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Recording Date	Mar 24, 2017
Property Address	4001 KAREN DR, ABILENE, TX 79606-5547
Document Number	0000004595
Map Reference	CAB1 SL312
Instrument Date	Mar 20, 2017
Instrument	2017-00004595
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 19, 2021
Title Company	ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4001 KAREN DR, ABILENE, TX 79606-5547

Mortgage

Document Number	0000004596
Date	Mar 24, 2017
Instrument	2017-00004596

Lender

Name	GUILD MORTGAGE CO
Type	Mortgage Company
Special Notes	Seller Financed

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2047

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	Wylie Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$233,144 (+4.09%) Land $20,790 Building $212,354	$233,144 (+4.09%) Land $20,790 Building $212,354
2025	$3,616.00 (-6.42%) Homeowner's exemption	$223,978 (+4.19%) Land $20,790 Building $203,188	$223,978 (+4.19%) Land $20,790 Building $203,188
2024	$3,864.00 (+16.07%) Homeowner's exemption	$214,966 (+3.9%) Land $10,560 Building $204,406	$214,966 (+3.9%) Land $10,560 Building $204,406
2023	$3,329.00 (-6.8%) Homeowner's exemption	$206,905 Land $10,560 Building $196,345	$206,905 Land $10,560 Building $196,345
2022	$3,572.00

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 X minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on Record median of 20 policies
Nearby Flood Policies	20 in force

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	Moderate above 42% of the US · lower than 84% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood	0.06% 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 369 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Metronet Fiber	5,120 / 5,120
Optimum Cable	940 / 35
Nextlink Fixed Wireless	500 / 100
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Taylor Telephone Cooperative.

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