Featuring original charm and a cozy layout, this home offers a nostalgic warmth that’s becoming harder to find. While it does need some updating, the neighborhood is in a great central location. This property is just a few miles from universites, the hospital district and Abilene's downtown attractions, making this a smart investment for anyone looking to restore a gem and build equity. This home offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom along with a friendly open floor plan. The kitchen is the perfect size with back porch access. You will enjoy the large fenced in backyard with soaring mature trees. With the right vision, this house could be transformed into a stunning home or high-demand rental in one of the city’s most desirable areas. This property presents a fantastic opportunity for investors seeking a project. Whether you’re looking to renovate and keep it or flip it and create an investment property, the location and potential of this home make this a worthwhile investment!
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857 Palm St, Abilene, TX 79602
2beds
1,025sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
6,969 Square Feet Lot
$50,900 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$1,795 Estimated rent
Home value
$50,900
$47,000 - $55,000
$1,795/mo
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Original charmFriendly open floor planCozy layoutSoaring mature treesLarge fenced in backyard
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jenna Dahlberg 0728770 888-519-7431,
eXp Realty LLC 888-519-7431
Bought with:
Christine McDonald
Coldwell Banker Apex, REALTORS
Source: NTREIS,MLS#: 20929829
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Built-in Features, High Speed Internet, Tile Counters, Cable TV
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,025 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Lawn, Many Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 56785
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman,Early American,Detached
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Available, Water Available, Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs
- Subdivision: Sunnyside Addn
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Abilene
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $68,606
- Annual tax amount: $1,555
- Date on market: 5/16/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 5 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/5/2025 | Sold | -- |
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| 5/21/2025 | Pending sale | $55,000$54/sqft |
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| 5/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $55,000$54/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,555 +8.9% | $68,606 +10.6% |
| 2024 | $1,427 +18% | $62,017 +18.2% |
| 2023 | $1,209 +4.3% | $52,461 +14.9% |
| 2022 | $1,159 | $45,668 +11.8% |
| 2021 | -- | $40,861 +58.7% |
| 2020 | $695 -2% | $25,752 -0.3% |
| 2019 | $709 +12.9% | $25,832 +2.7% |
| 2018 | $628 | $25,154 +3.2% |
| 2017 | $628 +5% | $24,364 +1.3% |
| 2016 | $598 +7.3% | $24,058 +3.2% |
| 2015 | $557 | $23,318 +1.4% |
| 2014 | $557 | $22,996 -1.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $23,280 +1.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $22,899 +0.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $22,881 +7.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $21,278 +1.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $21,014 +10.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $19,094 +1% |
| 2007 | -- | $18,903 +2.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $18,515 +1.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $18,298 +2.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $17,875 +1.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $17,659 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Original Town
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Bowie Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 3/10Madison Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 5/10Cooper High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bowie
- Middle: Madison
- High: Cooper
- District: Abilene ISD
Source: NTREIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
- Texas
- Taylor County
- Abilene
- 79602
- Original Town
- 857 Palm St
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