Taylor County property record for 687 Amherst Dr, Abilene, TX 79603
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,233 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.236 acres (10,290 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,600 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Sale Mar 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 68400012700 |
| Primary APN | 68400012700 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,233 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,473 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,233 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,290 sqft (0.236 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 266 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 687 AMHERST DR |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79603-5506 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WOODLAWN ADDN, BLOCK E, LOT 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | WOODLAWN ADDN |
| Legal Block | E |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 11300 |
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1302 WILLOW POND RD, ABILENE, TX 79602-5330 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mar 14, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 5, 2019 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 5, 2019 |
| Deed Document Number | 201912873 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 25, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000003707 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Aug 5, 2019 |
| Property Address | 687 AMHERST DR, ABILENE, TX 79603-5506 |
| Document Number | 0000012873 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 12873 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1302 WILLOW POND RD ABILENE TX 796025330, ABILENE, TX 79602-5330 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 14, 2019 |
| Property Address | 687 AMHERST DR, ABILENE, TX 79603-5506 |
| Document Number | 0000003707 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 3707 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 24, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 1150 PRIVATE ROAD 4881 BAIRD TX 795044403, BAIRD, TX 79504-4403 |
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 | $68,289 (-3.31%) Land $15,950 Building $52,339 | $68,289 (-3.31%) Land $15,950 Building $52,339 | |
| 2025 | $1,600.00 (+14.86%) | $70,625 (+19.04%) Land $15,950 Building $54,675 | $70,625 (+19.04%) Land $15,950 Building $54,675 |
| 2024 | $59,330 (-1.87%) Land $5,145 Building $54,185 | $59,330 (-1.87%) Land $5,145 Building $54,185 | |
| 2023 | $1,393.00 (-14.91%) | $60,459 Land $5,145 Building $55,314 | $60,459 Land $5,145 Building $55,314 |
| 2022 | $1,637.00 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AO, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 62 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 62 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1981–2013) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2013 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 558 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 |
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