5540 Castle Rd, Abilene, TX 79606 Property Records

Taylor County property record for 5540 Castle Rd, Abilene, TX 79606 · Last verified August 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,651 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size0.211 acres (9,200 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$277,371 (Jan 2024)
Tax Bill$3,263 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2024 Mortgage
Jul 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN18200008200

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN18200008200
Alternative APN
  • 61880

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,651 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,330 sqft
1st Floor Area1,651 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1978
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1978
Exterior MaterialBrick
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area9,200 sqft (0.211 acres)
Lot Dimensions115 ft deep x 80 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area449 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area96 sqft
Patio Area150 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address5540 CASTLE RD
CityABILENE
StateTX
Zip79606-1207
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionCASTLEWOOD ESTATES SEC 1, BLOCK D, LOT 1
Legal SubdivisionCASTLEWOOD ESTATES SEC 1
Legal BlockD
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionTAYLOR TX
Township / Civil DivisionABILENE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3002
Census Tract13401

Owner

Source: Taylor County records · APN 18200008200

Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address5540 CASTLE RD, ABILENE, TX 79606-1207
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 17, 2024Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP
Jul 01, 2020Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJan 17, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 17, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 01, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2024732
Prior Transfer DateJun 30, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc0000011389
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

January 2024: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document TypeVendor's Lien
JurisdictionTAYLOR TX
Recording DateJan 17, 2024
Property Address5540 CASTLE RD, ABILENE, TX 79606-1207
Document Number0000000732
Map ReferenceCAB 2 SL 206-B
Instrument DateJan 16, 2024
Instrument2024-00000732
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 15, 2024
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5540 CASTLE RD, ABILENE, TX 79606-1207

Mortgage

Document Number0000000733
DateJan 17, 2024
Instrument2024-00000733
Lender
NameAMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Special NotesSeller Financed
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 01, 2054

July 2020: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document TypeVendor's Lien
JurisdictionTAYLOR TX
Recording DateJul 01, 2020
Property Address5540 CASTLE RD, ABILENE, TX 79606-1207
Document Number0000011389
Map ReferenceCAB 2 SL 206-B
Instrument DateJun 30, 2020
Instrument2020-00011389
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 19, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST TEXAS TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address2905 DALE ANN DR, 2905, LOUISVILLE, KY 40220-2510

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5540 CASTLE RD, ABILENE, TX 79606-1207

Mortgage

Document Number0000011390
DateJul 01, 2020
Instrument2020-00011390
Lender
NameFIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA
TypeBank
Special NotesSeller Financed
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 01, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Taylor County records · Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTexas
MunicipalityAbilene City
CountyTaylor County
Unified School DistrictAbilene Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$221,790 (+0.83%) Land $16,169 Building $205,621$221,790 (+0.83%) Land $16,169 Building $205,621
2025$3,263.00 (+26.28%) Homeowner's exemption$219,961 (+17.64%) Land $16,169 Building $203,792$219,961 (+5.37%) Land $16,169 Building $203,792
2024$186,984 (+1%) Land $9,177 Building $199,566$208,743 (+22.8%) Land $9,177 Building $199,566
2023$2,584.00 (-22.45%) Homeowner's exemption$169,985 Land $9,177 Building $160,808$169,985 Land $9,177 Building $160,808
2022$3,332.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Taylor County (48441C), updated June 11, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 484410134013, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2002)
Most Recent ClaimJul 2002, rainfall accumulation, Severe Storms And Flooding

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 467 locations within about half a mile of this property

ProviderTechnologyDownload / Upload (Mbps)
Metronet HoldingsFiber1,000 / 1,000
Optimum CommunicationsCable940 / 35
AMG Technology Investment GroupFixed Wireless500 / 100
VerizonFixed Wireless300 / 20
AT&TFixed Wireless100 / 20

May also be available at this address: AMG Technology Investment Group. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.

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