Taylor County property record for 709 Hawthorne St, Abilene, TX 79605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1 ba · 1,154 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.239 acres (10,425 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $195,208 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,075 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 26800124600 |
| Primary APN | 26800124600 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,154 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,647 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,154 sqft |
| Utility Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,425 sqft (0.239 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 139 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 253 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 332 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 709 HAWTHORNE ST |
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| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79605-2707 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ELMWOOD WEST SEC A, BLOCK 2, LOT 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELMWOOD WEST SEC A |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| 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.
709 Hawthorne St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2026.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 709 HAWTHORNE ST, ABILENE, TX 79605-2707 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Man |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 10, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 10, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 31, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 20264589 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
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| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 709 HAWTHORNE ST, ABILENE, TX 79605-2707 |
| Document Number | 0000004589 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2 PG 223 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-00004589 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 20, 2026 |
| 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 | 709 HAWTHORNE ST, ABILENE, TX 79605-2707 |
| Document Number | 0000004590 |
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| Date | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-00004590 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2056 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 709 Hawthorne St was $1,075.
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 | $145,479 (+4.28%) Land $14,595 Building $130,884 | $145,479 (+4.28%) Land $14,595 Building $130,884 | |
| 2025 | $1,075.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $139,502 (+1.82%) Land $14,595 Building $124,907 | $139,502 (+0.3%) Land $14,595 Building $124,907 |
| 2024 | $1,075.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $137,005 (+1%) Land $5,213 Building $133,867 | $139,080 (+11.67%) Land $5,213 Building $133,867 |
| 2023 | $1,075.00 (-40.31%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $124,550 Land $5,213 Building $119,337 | $124,550 Land $5,213 Building $119,337 |
| 2022 | $1,801.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 709 Hawthorne St 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 35 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 35 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1981–2002) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2002 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 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 709 Hawthorne St 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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