Taylor County property record for 4142 Karen Dr, Abilene, TX 79606
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,141 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.212 acres (9,240 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $77,000 (May 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $4,377 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 47150031200 |
| Primary APN | 47150031200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,141 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,592 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,141 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,240 sqft (0.212 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 84 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 451 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 132 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 4142 KAREN DR |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79606-5545 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MESQUITE FOREST ESTATES SEC 5, BLOCK D, LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | MESQUITE FOREST ESTATES SEC 5 |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 13402 |
4142 Karen Dr is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2013.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 773 LYTLE COVE RD, ABILENE, TX 79602-8623 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 9, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 9, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 18, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20137767 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 2, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000007767 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4142 Karen Dr was $4,377.
Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Municipality | Abilene City |
| County | Taylor County |
| Unified School District | Wylie Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $181,370 (+1.85%) Land $25,322 Building $156,048 | $181,370 (+1.85%) Land $25,322 Building $156,048 | |
| 2025 | $4,377.00 | $178,074 (+4.53%) Land $25,322 Building $152,752 | $178,074 (+4.53%) Land $25,322 Building $152,752 |
| 2024 | $170,360 (+5.43%) Land $12,862 Building $157,498 | $170,360 (+5.43%) Land $12,862 Building $157,498 | |
| 2023 | $3,494.00 (+8.41%) | $161,590 Land $12,862 Building $148,728 | $161,590 Land $12,862 Building $148,728 |
| 2022 | $3,223.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4142 Karen Dr in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
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 | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File 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 risk around 4142 Karen Dr is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of 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.
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 |
| 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.
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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