Taylor County property record for 717 Co Rd 297, Abilene, TX 79606
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,037 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 1.33 acres (57,935 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,889 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | A0075002600 |
| Primary APN | A0075002600 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,037 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,537 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,037 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 57,935 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 548 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 717 COUNTY ROAD 297 |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79606-6327 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | A0075 SUR 120 GUADALUPE COUNTY SCHOOL LAND, TRACT 9, ACRES 1.33 |
| Legal Subdivision | GUADALUPE COUNTY SCHOOL LAND |
| Legal Tract | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2171 |
| Census Tract | 13602 |
717 Co Rd 297, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2015.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 717 COUNTY ROAD 297, ABILENE, TX 79606-6327 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 4, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 4, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201518980 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 3, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000018980 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 717 Co Rd 297 was $1,889 with exemptions applied, down 28.7% from the year before.
Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Taylor County |
| Unified School District | Wylie Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $288,668 (+1%) | $291,725 (+2.06%) Land $12,762 Building $278,963 | |
| 2025 | $1,889.00 (-28.72%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $262,425 (+1%) | $285,843 (+2.75%) Land $12,762 Building $273,081 |
| 2024 | $2,650.00 (+21.39%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $238,568 (-5.13%) | $278,189 (+10.62%) Land $6,849 Building $271,340 |
| 2023 | $2,183.00 (-19.42%) Homeowner's exemption | $251,476 Land $6,849 Building $244,627 | $251,476 Land $6,849 Building $244,627 |
| 2022 | $2,709.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 717 Co Rd 297 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File 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.
Wildfire risk around 717 Co Rd 297 is moderate, ranking above 69% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 69% of the US · above 57% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 | 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 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Access Fiber, AT&T, Rise Broadband, Verizon.
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