Taylor County property record for 542 Poplar St, Abilene, TX 79602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 3,398 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.496 acres (21,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,193 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 70100096200 |
| Primary APN | 70100096200 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,398 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,398 sqft |
| Utility Area | 384 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 21,600 sqft (0.496 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 180 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 7 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 426 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 542 POPLAR ST |
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| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79602-1238 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OT ABILENE, BLOCK 123, LOT S30 E120 OF3&ALL LT4&E120 5&6 |
| Legal Subdivision | OT ABILENE |
| Legal Block | 123 |
| Legal Lot Number | S30,4 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2078 |
| Census Tract | 11700 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Parramore, D. D., House listed 1992 · 2 contributing resources · NRIS 92000230 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
542 Poplar St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 542 POPLAR ST, ABILENE, TX 79602-1238 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 542 Poplar St was $1,193 with exemptions applied.
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 | $322,566 (+14.87%) Land $23,328 Building $299,238 | $322,566 (+10.81%) Land $23,328 Building $299,238 | |
| 2025 | $1,193.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $280,819 (+1%) Land $23,328 Building $267,782 | $291,110 (+11.65%) Land $23,328 Building $267,782 |
| 2024 | $255,290 (-2.1%) Land $6,912 Building $253,834 | $260,746 (-0.01%) Land $6,912 Building $253,834 | |
| 2023 | $1,544.00 (-43.44%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $260,775 Land $6,912 Building $253,863 | $260,775 Land $6,912 Building $253,863 |
| 2022 | $2,730.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 542 Poplar St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 542 Poplar 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 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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