Taylor County property record for 618 Lexington Ave, Abilene, TX 79605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 ba · 1,996 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.243 acres (10,575 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $158,673 (Mar 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,323 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2025 Mortgage Mar 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 26800131200 |
| Primary APN | 26800131200 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,996 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,332 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,996 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,575 sqft (0.243 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 141 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 376 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 618 LEXINGTON AVE |
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| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79605-2719 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ELMWOOD WEST SEC H, BLOCK 2, LOT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELMWOOD WEST SEC H |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 11400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Bankhead Highway Historic District listed 1998 · 13 contributing resources · NRIS 98001414 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
618 Lexington Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2025.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 618 LEXINGTON AVE, ABILENE, TX 79605-2719 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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 |
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| Mar 6, 2025 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GATEWAY FIRST BANK |
| Mar 10, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Mar 6, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 6, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 10, 2023 |
| Deed Document Number | 20253763 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
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| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 6, 2025 |
| Property Address | 618 LEXINGTON AVE, ABILENE, TX 79605-2719 |
| Document Number | 0000003763 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2 PG 337 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 5, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00003763 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 618 LEXINGTON AVE, ABILENE, TX 79605-2719 |
| Document Number | 0000003764 |
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| Date | Mar 6, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00003764 |
| Name | GATEWAY FIRST BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2055 |
| Document Number | 0000003765 |
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| Date | Mar 6, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00003765 |
| Name | TEXAS STATE AFFORDABLE HSNG CORP |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | AUSTIN, TX 78752 |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 36 Months |
| Due | Mar 5, 2028 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 10, 2023 |
| Property Address | 618 LEXINGTON AVE, ABILENE, TX 79605-2719 |
| Document Number | 0000003629 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 8, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00003629 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 203, MIAMI, TX 79059-0203 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 510 HAWTHORNE ST, ABILENE, TX 79605-2704 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 618 Lexington Ave was $3,323 with a homeowner's exemption, up 7.7% from the year before.
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 | $161,315 (+1%) | $188,379 (+28.45%) Land $15,863 Building $172,516 | |
| 2025 | $3,323.00 (+7.68%) | $146,650 (+9.37%) Land $15,863 Building $130,787 | $146,650 (+9.37%) Land $15,863 Building $130,787 |
| 2024 | $3,086.00 (+1.95%) | $134,082 (+2.08%) Land $5,288 Building $128,794 | $134,082 (+2.08%) Land $5,288 Building $128,794 |
| 2023 | $3,027.00 (-1.01%) | $131,351 (+9.05%) Land $5,288 Building $126,063 | $131,351 (+9.05%) Land $5,288 Building $126,063 |
| 2022 | $3,058.00 | $120,446 Land $5,288 Building $115,158 | $120,446 Land $5,288 Building $115,158 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 618 Lexington Ave in Zone AO, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AO high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft |
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| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 46 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 46 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 18 (1988–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 18 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2016 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 618 Lexington Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.3% of Texas |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 565 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 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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