Taylor County property record for 918 S Bowie Dr, Abilene, TX 79605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,388 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.162 acres (7,068 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $185,469 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,518 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Mortgage Jul 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26800059000 |
| Primary APN | 26800059000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,388 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,523 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,388 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,068 sqft (0.162 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 124 ft deep x 57 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 252 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 204 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 918 S BOWIE DR |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79605-2628 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ELMWOOD WEST SEC 8, BLOCK 9, LOT 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELMWOOD WEST SEC 8 |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 11400 |
918 S Bowie Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2022.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 918 S BOWIE DR, ABILENE, TX 79605-2628 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2022 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · VA Mortgage NATIONS DIRECT MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jul 23, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Deed Document Number | 202224011 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Dec 1, 2022 |
| Property Address | 918 S BOWIE DR, ABILENE, TX 79605-2628 |
| Document Number | 0000024011 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2 PG 343 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00024011 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 918 S BOWIE DR, ABILENE, TX 79605-2628 |
| Document Number | 0000024012 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00024012 |
| Name | NATIONS DIRECT MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 918 S BOWIE DR, ABILENE, TX 79605-2628 |
| Document Number | 0000016362 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2 PG 343 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00016362 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1009 S LA SALLE DR, ABILENE, TX 79605-3609 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 918 S BOWIE DR, ABILENE, TX 79605-2628 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 918 S Bowie Dr was $1,518 with a homeowner'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 | $135,125 (+4.5%) Land $12,016 Building $123,109 | $135,125 (+4.5%) Land $12,016 Building $123,109 | |
| 2025 | $1,518.00 Homeowner's exemption | $129,308 (+1.53%) Land $12,016 Building $117,292 | $129,308 (-1.74%) Land $12,016 Building $117,292 |
| 2024 | $127,362 (+8.81%) Land $5,647 Building $125,946 | $131,593 (+12.43%) Land $5,647 Building $125,946 | |
| 2023 | $2,698.00 (+0.97%) | $117,047 Land $3,322 Building $113,725 | $117,047 Land $3,322 Building $113,725 |
| 2022 | $2,672.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 918 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 918 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 |
|---|
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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