Taylor County property record for 853 Westwood Dr, Abilene, TX 79603
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,370 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.218 acres (9,480 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $144,400 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,424 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08500001500 |
| Primary APN | 08500001500 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,370 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,952 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,370 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,480 sqft (0.218 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 79 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 132 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 853 WESTWOOD DR |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79603-5547 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BEL AIR ADDN SEC 1, BLOCK J, LOT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | BEL AIR ADDN SEC 1 |
| Legal Block | J |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 11300 |
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 853 WESTWOOD DR, ABILENE, TX 79603-5547 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 2, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 2, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 21, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202114601 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000014601 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Jul 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 853 WESTWOOD DR, ABILENE, TX 79603-5547 |
| Document Number | 0000014601 |
| Map Reference | VOL 3 PG 37 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00014601 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 5, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 853 WESTWOOD DR, ABILENE, TX 79603-5547 |
| Document Number | 0000014602 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00014602 |
| Name | GATEWAY FIRST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
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 | $154,144 (+2%) Land $11,850 Building $142,294 | $154,144 (+2%) Land $11,850 Building $142,294 | |
| 2025 | $3,424.00 (+7.81%) | $151,119 (+5.76%) Land $11,850 Building $139,269 | $151,119 (+5.76%) Land $11,850 Building $139,269 |
| 2024 | $142,886 (+3.68%) Land $4,740 Building $138,146 | $142,886 (+3.68%) Land $4,740 Building $138,146 | |
| 2023 | $3,176.00 (-4.62%) | $137,816 Land $4,740 Building $133,076 | $137,816 Land $4,740 Building $133,076 |
| 2022 | $3,330.00 |
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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