Taylor County property record for 550 Co Rd 257, Abilene, TX 79606
| Property Type | Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 100 acres (4,356,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $274,000 (Jul 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $117 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Construction Loan Feb 2026 Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | A0217005300 |
| Primary APN | A0217005300 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 4,356,000 sqft |
|---|
| Street Address | 550 COUNTY ROAD 257 |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79606-2515 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
| Legal Description | A0217 SUR 3 RAMON ORTIZ, TRACT 19, ACRES 100. |
| Legal Subdivision | RAMON ORTIZ |
| Legal Tract | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | JIM NED |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 13502 |
550 Co Rd 257, an agricultural property, is held in a trust since February 2014.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1458 OHLHAUSEN RD, ABILENE, TX 79606-6406 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Personal Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage CITY NATIONAL BANK |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage CITY NATIONAL BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 18, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 18, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201312379 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 27, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002704 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Property Address | 550 COUNTY ROAD 257, ABILENE, TX 79606-2515 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7845 LANGFORD DR, ABILENE, TX 79606-2353 |
| Document Number | 0000002543 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-00002543 |
| Name | CITY NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ABILENE, TX 79602 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Feb 10, 2027 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Property Address | 550 COUNTY ROAD 257, ABILENE, TX 79606-2515 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7845 LANGFORD DR, ABILENE, TX 79606-2353 |
| Document Number | 0000002542 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-00002542 |
| Name | CITY NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ABILENE, TX 79602 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 550 Co Rd 257 was $117.
Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Taylor County |
| Unified School District | Wylie Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,800 (-1.45%) Land $6,800 | $174,964 (-) Land $174,964 | |
| 2025 | $117.00 | $6,900 (-1.91%) Land $6,900 | $174,964 (+10.69%) Land $174,964 |
| 2024 | $7,034 (-) Land $7,034 | $158,060 (-) Land $158,060 | |
| 2023 | $100.00 | $7,034 Land $7,034 | $158,060 Land $158,060 |
| 2018 | $137.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 550 Co Rd 257 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 |
| 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 550 Co Rd 257 is moderate, ranking above 51% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 51% of the US · lower than 74% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect 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 | VIEW CAPS WSC serves 2,928 people · EPA ID TX2210004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF ABILENE |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 14 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 1 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 | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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