Taylor County property record for 698 Elmdale Rd N, Abilene, TX 79601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,650 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 4.35 acres (189,573 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $18,800 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,499 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Sale Sep 2021 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | A0907000400 |
| Primary APN | A0907000400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,650 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,650 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 189,573 sqft |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 132 sqft |
| Greenhouse | 150 sqft |
| Storage Building | 225 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 698 ELMDALE RD N |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79601-6904 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | A0907 SUR 18 B A L NW/4, ACRES 4.352 |
| Legal Subdivision | B A L NW/4 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2026 |
| Census Tract | 13300 |
Source: Taylor County records · APN A0907000400
Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 698 ELMDALE RD N, ABILENE, TX 79601-6904 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Sep 29, 2021 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Seller Carry-Back JAMES HANKS |
| Jul 29, 2021 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · FHA Mortgage SECURITY NATIONAL MORTGAGE CO |
| Jan 28, 2021 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 29, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 29, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 29, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202121983 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000021983 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Property Address | 698 ELMDALE RD N, ABILENE, TX 79601-6904 |
| Document Number | 0000003081 |
| Map Reference | DOC 2021-01837 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-00003081 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 221 MESQUITE LN, ABILENE, TX 79601-6921 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 698 ELMDALE RD N, ABILENE, TX 79601-6904 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 698 ELMDALE RD N, ABILENE, TX 79601-6904 |
| Document Number | 0000021983 |
| Map Reference | DOC 2021-01837 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00021983 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | SUPERIOR TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 698 ELMDALE RD N, ABILENE, TX 79601-6904 |
| Document Number | 0000021984 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00021984 |
| Name | JAMES HANKS |
|---|---|
| Type | Seller |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Seller Carry-Back |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 3 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2021 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 698 ELMDALE RD N, ABILENE, TX 79601-6904 |
| Document Number | 0000016813 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00016813 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000016814 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00016814 |
| Name | SECURITY NATIONAL MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 698 ELMDALE RD N, ABILENE, TX 79601-6904 |
| Document Number | 0000001837 |
| Map Reference | VOL 742 PG 442 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00001837 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 398 ELMDALE ROAD NORTH, ABILENE, TX 79601 |
| Document Number | 0000001838 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00001838 |
| Name | FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2051 |
Source: Taylor County records · Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Taylor County |
| Unified School District | Clyde Consolidated Independent School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $289,511 (+7.68%) Land $17,075 Building $272,436 | $345,362 (+6.36%) Land $72,926 Building $272,436 | |
| 2025 | $1,499.00 (+5.56%) | $268,867 (+12.01%) Land $17,075 Building $251,792 | $324,718 (+21.63%) Land $72,926 Building $251,792 |
| 2024 | $1,420.00 (+1,495.51%) | ||
| 2023 | $240,040 Land $8,446 Building $231,594 | $266,968 Land $35,374 Building $231,594 | |
| 2018 | $89.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Taylor County (48441C), updated June 11, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 484410133002, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2016 · rainfall accumulation |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · lower than 90% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · sampled at 9 locations within half a mile · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Taylor Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AMG Technology Investment Group Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System via ECHO, 2026 Q3 · EPA community water system boundaries v3.0, March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | HAMBY WSC serves 2,082 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF ABILENE |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures