Taylor County property record for 488 Taylor Ridge Estates Rd, Abilene, TX 79601
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,966 sqft · built 2021 |
| Lot Size | 33.1 acres (1,443,578 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,050 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Construction Loan Jan 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R9284001400 |
| Primary APN | R9284001400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,966 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,863 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,966 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2021 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2021 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,443,578 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 897 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 488 TAYLOR RIDGE ESTATES RD |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79601-9349 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | TAYLOR RIDGE ESTATES, BLOCK A, LOT 18, ACRES 33.14 |
| Legal Subdivision | TAYLOR RIDGE ESTATES |
| Legal Tract | 18 |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 13200 |
488 Taylor Ridge Estates Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 488 TAYLOR RIDGE ESTATES RD, ABILENE, TX 79601-9349 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage FIRST FIN'L BK&TR |
| Jan 13, 2021 | Correction Deed, Transfer FISHER JONES TITLE COMPANY, FISHER JONES TITLE CO |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 488 TAYLOR RIDGE ESTATES RD, ABILENE, TX 79601-9349 |
| Document Number | 0000022737 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 22737 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 4534 COUGAR WAY ABILENE TX 796062326, ABILENE, TX 79606-2326 |
| Document Number | 0000022737 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 22737 |
| Name | FIRST FIN'L BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | ABILENE, TX 79606 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Nov 29, 2021 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Jan 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 488 TAYLOR RIDGE ESTATES RD, ABILENE, TX 79601-9349 |
| Document Number | 0000000787 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 787 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | FISHER JONES TITLE COMPANY, FISHER JONES TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 4534 COUGAR WAY ABILENE TX 796062326, ABILENE, TX 79606-2326 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 488 Taylor Ridge Estates Rd was $2,050 with exemptions applied.
Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Taylor County |
| Unified School District | Merkel Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $449,311 (-28.92%) | $690,323 (+0.76%) Land $230,781 Building $459,542 | |
| 2025 | $2,050.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $632,156 (+23.95%) | $685,132 (+16.2%) Land $230,781 Building $454,351 |
| 2024 | $510,005 (+19.48%) | $589,597 (+4.34%) Land $143,441 Building $446,156 | |
| 2023 | $2,959.00 (-25.39%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $426,847 Land $5,232 Building $421,615 | $565,056 Land $143,441 Building $421,615 |
| 2022 | $3,966.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 488 Taylor Ridge Estates Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 488 Taylor Ridge Estates Rd is high, ranking above 78% of the US, with a 0.4% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 78% of the US · above 71% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.4% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | SUN WSC serves 3,420 people · EPA ID TX2210015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Taylor Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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