Taylor County property record for 4242 S 5th St, Abilene, TX 79605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.229 acres (9,975 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,374 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26800144400 |
| Primary APN | 26800144400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,975 sqft (0.229 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 133 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 132 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 4242 S 5TH ST |
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| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79605-2751 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ELMWOOD WEST SEC J, BLOCK 2, LOT 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELMWOOD WEST SEC J |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 11400 |
4242 S 5th St, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4234 S 5TH ST, ABILENE, TX 79605-2751 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4242 S 5th St was $2,374.
Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Municipality | Abilene City |
| County | Taylor County |
| Unified School District | Abilene Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $105,893 (+1.07%) Land $14,963 Building $90,930 | $105,893 (+1.07%) Land $14,963 Building $90,930 | |
| 2025 | $2,374.00 | $104,775 (+6.55%) Land $14,963 Building $89,812 | $104,775 (+6.55%) Land $14,963 Building $89,812 |
| 2024 | $98,333 (+1.85%) Land $4,988 Building $93,345 | $98,333 (+1.85%) Land $4,988 Building $93,345 | |
| 2023 | $2,225.00 (-0.93%) | $96,543 Land $4,988 Building $91,555 | $96,543 Land $4,988 Building $91,555 |
| 2022 | $2,246.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4242 S 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 AO, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 46 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 46 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 18 (1988–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 18 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2016 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 4242 S 5th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 565 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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