Taylor County property record for 840 Amherst Dr, Abilene, TX 79603
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,817 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.251 acres (10,950 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $149,800 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,592 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Mortgage Apr 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 68400011200 |
| Primary APN | 68400011200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,817 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,067 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,817 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,950 sqft (0.251 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 73 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 584 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 584 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
| Porch Area | 695 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 840 AMHERST DR |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79603-5511 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WOODLAWN ADDN, BLOCK D, LOT 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | WOODLAWN ADDN |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 11300 |
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 840 AMHERST DR, ABILENE, TX 79603-5511 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2020 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CITY BANK |
| Apr 11, 2019 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CITY BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 21, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 21, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 11, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202012857 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 9, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000005486 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 840 AMHERST DR, ABILENE, TX 79603-5511 |
| Document Number | 0000012857 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2 PG 531 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00012857 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | BIG COUNTY TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 840 AMHERST DR, ABILENE, TX 79603-5511 |
| Document Number | 0000012858 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00012858 |
| Name | CITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 11, 2019 |
| Property Address | 840 AMHERST DR, ABILENE, TX 79603-5511 |
| Document Number | 0000005486 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2 PG 531 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-00005486 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 840 AMHERST DR, ABILENE, TX 79603-5511 |
| Document Number | 0000005487 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-00005487 |
| Name | CITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2049 |
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 | $157,015 (-0.94%) Land $16,973 Building $140,042 | $157,015 (-0.94%) Land $16,973 Building $140,042 | |
| 2025 | $3,592.00 (+6.52%) | $158,501 (+6.99%) Land $16,973 Building $141,528 | $158,501 (+6.99%) Land $16,973 Building $141,528 |
| 2024 | $148,145 (+1.26%) Land $5,475 Building $142,670 | $148,145 (+1.26%) Land $5,475 Building $142,670 | |
| 2023 | $3,372.00 (-7.92%) | $146,298 Land $5,475 Building $140,823 | $146,298 Land $5,475 Building $140,823 |
| 2022 | $3,662.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AO, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 62 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 62 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1981–2013) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2013 · rainfall accumulation |
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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 558 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 |
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