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498 S ACCESS RD

ABILENE, TX 79603
2
Baths
5,000 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.32 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1985
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,486 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$69,921 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,026
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$55,895
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$131,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$69,921

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.53
35
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
78
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
93
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
38
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
24
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.2 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Mixed Use (Commercial/Industrial)
CountyTAYLOR
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.32
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Galvanized
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Merkel Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 9.0 mi
E
Merkel Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 9.2 mi
H
Merkel High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.5 mi

District: Merkel Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 79603These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.108
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.13

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.25,196
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.919 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,948
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65,518
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.25 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.70%

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How this home compares

498 S Access Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the largest homes in Abilene 79603
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Abilene 79603
  • Newer than 94% of homes in Abilene 79603

How it measures up in Abilene 79603

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Abilene 79603.

Living area5,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,312 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.32 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 94% of homes nearby

How 498 S Access Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAbilene 79603Taylor County
Living areabigger than5,000 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.32 ac91% of homes72% of homes
Year builtnewer than198594% of homes66% of homes

About 498 S Access Rd

When did 498 S Access Rd, Abilene, TX last sell?

498 S Access Rd, Abilene, TX last sold on Jan 3, 2014, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 498 S Access Rd, Abilene, TX?

498 S Access Rd, Abilene, TX has 2 bathrooms, 5,000 square feet of living space and a 0.32-acre lot.

When was 498 S Access Rd, Abilene, TX built?

498 S Access Rd, Abilene, TX was built in 1985, making it 41 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 498 S Access Rd, Abilene, TX?

498 S Access Rd, Abilene, TX is assigned to Merkel Middle School (middle), rated B; Merkel Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Merkel High School (high), rated C. All sit in Merkel Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 498 S Access Rd, Abilene, TX compare to other homes in Abilene 79603?

Among the 8,338 homes in Abilene 79603, it is bigger than almost all of them (5,000 ft² against a typical 1,312 ft²), its lot is bigger than 91% of them (0.32 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 94% of them (1985 against a typical 1957). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 498 S Access Rd, Abilene, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 498 S Access Rd, Abilene, TX was $2,486. The county assessed it at $69,921.

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