Taylor County property record for 917 S Bowie Dr, Abilene, TX 79605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,722 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.162 acres (7,068 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,175 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26800062100 |
| Primary APN | 26800062100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,722 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,722 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,068 sqft (0.162 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 124 ft deep x 57 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 917 S BOWIE DR |
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| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79605-2627 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ELMWOOD WEST SEC 8, BLOCK 10, LOT 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELMWOOD WEST SEC 8 |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 11400 |
917 S Bowie Dr 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 | 702 S BOWIE DR, ABILENE, TX 79605-2624 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 917 S Bowie Dr was $3,175 with a veteran's exemption.
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 | $157,100 (+3.28%) Land $12,016 Building $145,084 | $157,100 (+3.28%) Land $12,016 Building $145,084 | |
| 2025 | $3,175.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $152,118 (-1.46%) Land $12,016 Building $140,102 | $152,118 (-1.46%) Land $12,016 Building $140,102 |
| 2024 | $154,372 (+12.25%) Land $5,647 Building $148,725 | $154,372 (+12.25%) Land $5,647 Building $148,725 | |
| 2023 | $2,893.00 (+1.97%) Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $137,520 Land $3,322 Building $134,198 | $137,520 Land $3,322 Building $134,198 |
| 2022 | $2,837.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 917 S Bowie Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1991.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1991–1992) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1992 · 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.
The area around 917 S Bowie Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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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