Taylor County property record for 542 Palm St, Abilene, TX 79602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,206 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,750 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $138,738 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,275 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Mortgage Jul 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 75100035900 |
| Primary APN | 75100035900 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,206 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,206 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,750 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 75 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 105 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 542 PALM ST |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79602-1226 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E75 FT LT 6 159 OT ABILENE |
| Legal Subdivision | OT ABILENE |
| Legal Block | 159 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2079 |
| Census Tract | 11700 |
Source: Taylor County records, as of September 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 542 PALM ST, ABILENE, TX 79602-1226 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Jul 1, 2022 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · FHA Mortgage MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Deed Document Number | 202213957 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 13, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000017869 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 542 PALM ST, ABILENE, TX 79602-1226 |
| Document Number | 0000017371 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202617371 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 542 PALM ST, ABILENE, TX 79602-1226 |
| Document Number | 0000017371, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202617371 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 311 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2052 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Jul 1, 2022 |
| Property Address | 542 PALM ST, ABILENE, TX 79602-1226 |
| Document Number | 0000013957 |
| Map Reference | CAB 4 SL 254 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00013957 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3102 S CLACK ST # 11, 3102, ABILENE, TX 79606-8228 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 342 FORREST AVE, ABILENE, TX 79603-7221 |
| Document Number | 0000013958 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00013958 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2052 |
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 | $123,651 (+1%) | $159,458 (+6.98%) Land $5,250 Building $154,208 | |
| 2025 | $1,275.00 (-58.55%) Homeowner's exemption | $112,410 (+1%) Land $5,250 Building $143,806 | $149,056 (+2.29%) Land $5,250 Building $143,806 |
| 2024 | $102,191 (-23.44%) Land $1,688 Building $144,032 | $145,720 (+9.17%) Land $1,688 Building $144,032 | |
| 2023 | $3,076.00 (+43.47%) | $133,477 Land $1,688 Building $131,789 | $133,477 Land $1,688 Building $131,789 |
| 2022 | $2,144.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 414 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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