Taylor County property record for 717 Lexington Ave, Abilene, TX 79605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,939 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,242 (2018) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 26800123500 |
| Primary APN | 26800123500 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,939 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,209 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,939 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,500 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 290 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 717 LEXINGTON AVE |
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| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79605-2720 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ELMWOOD WEST SEC A, BLOCK 1, LOT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELMWOOD WEST SEC A |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| 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.
717 Lexington Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 717 LEXINGTON AVE, ABILENE, TX 79605-2720 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $191,302 (+3.07%) Land $14,700 Building $176,602 | $191,302 (+3.07%) Land $14,700 Building $176,602 | |
| 2025 | Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $185,605 Land $14,700 Building $170,905 | $185,605 Land $14,700 Building $170,905 |
| 2023 | $168,658 Land $5,250 Building $163,408 | $168,658 Land $5,250 Building $163,408 | |
| 2018 | $1,242.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 717 Lexington Ave 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 717 Lexington Ave 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| 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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