Taylor County property record for 696 Co Rd 298, Abilene, TX 79603
| Property Type | General Agricultural/Rural |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,354 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 75 acres (3,267,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,177 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | A0077004300 |
| Primary APN | A0077004300 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,354 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,354 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 3,267,000 sqft |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 696 COUNTY ROAD 298 |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79603-8606 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural |
| Legal Description | A0077 SUR 121 GUADALUPE COUNTY SCH0OL, TRACT 29, ACRES 75. |
| Legal Subdivision | GUADALUPE COUNTY SCH0OL |
| Legal Tract | 29 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2149 |
| Census Tract | 13602 |
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5219 GRAPE CREEK RD, SAN ANGELO, TX 76903-1046 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 20, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000017434 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Taylor County |
| Unified School District | Merkel Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $84,069 (+0.25%) Land $15,624 Building $68,445 | $352,225 (+0.06%) Land $283,780 Building $68,445 | |
| 2025 | $1,177.00 (+3.25%) | $83,863 (+2.8%) Land $15,624 Building $68,239 | $352,019 (+29.23%) Land $283,780 Building $68,239 |
| 2024 | $1,140.00 (+2.06%) | $81,580 (+3.12%) Land $14,579 Building $67,001 | $272,393 (+0.91%) Land $205,392 Building $67,001 |
| 2023 | $1,117.00 (+9.72%) | $79,113 Land $14,579 Building $64,534 | $269,926 Land $205,392 Building $64,534 |
| 2022 | $1,018.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 19 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 89% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 | 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) |
|---|---|
| Access Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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