Taylor County property record for 856 Highland Ave, Abilene, TX 79605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,645 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,027 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 40400011500 |
| Primary APN | 40400011500 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,645 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,897 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,645 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,500 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 362 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 856 HIGHLAND AVE |
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| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79605-3248 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HIGHLAND ADDN, BLOCK 15, LOT 3 & N1/2 LT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND ADDN |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,4 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 11600 |
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.
Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 618 HICKORY ST, ABILENE, TX 79601-5004 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Feb 25, 2009 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 25, 2009 |
| Deed Document Number | 20092554 |
| 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 | $93,133 (+4.11%) Land $18,900 Building $74,233 | $93,133 (+4.11%) Land $18,900 Building $74,233 | |
| 2025 | $2,027.00 (+6.35%) | $89,460 (+1.65%) Land $18,900 Building $70,560 | $89,460 (+1.65%) Land $18,900 Building $70,560 |
| 2024 | $88,004 (+6.38%) Land $6,825 Building $81,179 | $88,004 (+6.38%) Land $6,825 Building $81,179 | |
| 2023 | $1,906.00 (-4.89%) | $82,725 Land $6,825 Building $75,900 | $82,725 Land $6,825 Building $75,900 |
| 2022 | $2,004.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 524 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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