Taylor County property record for 1157 Ross Ave, Abilene, TX 79605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,173 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $124,300 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,816 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage Jun 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 40400029200 |
| Primary APN | 40400029200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,173 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,455 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,173 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,400 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 180 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 292 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1157 ROSS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79605-4228 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HIGHLAND ADDN CONT 3, BLOCK 34, LOT S30 LT 15 & N30 LT 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND ADDN CONT 3 |
| Legal Block | 34 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 11600 |
1157 Ross Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2020.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1157 ROSS AVE, ABILENE, TX 79605-4228 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2020 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · FHA Mortgage MORTGAGE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC |
| Jun 29, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer HASKELL NAT'L BK |
| Apr 16, 2018 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CITY BANK MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 29, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 29, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 16, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202020572 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 28, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000020572 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1157 ROSS AVE, ABILENE, TX 79605-4228 |
| Document Number | 0000020572 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1 PG 240 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00020572 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | SECURITY TITLE ABL |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1157 ROSS AVE, ABILENE, TX 79605-4228 |
| Document Number | 0000020573 |
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| Date | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00020573 |
| Name | MORTGAGE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1157 ROSS AVE, ABILENE, TX 79605-4228 |
| Document Number | 0000011140 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 11140 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2020 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, SIMPLIFILE LC E-RECORDING |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2301 BILTMORE CT ABILENE TX 796064383, ABILENE, TX 79606-4383 |
| Document Number | 11141 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 11141 |
| Name | HASKELL NAT'L BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | ABILENE, TX 79605-7009 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Jun 28, 2025 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 16, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1157 ROSS AVE, ABILENE, TX 79605-4228 |
| Document Number | 0000006037 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1 PG 240 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00006037 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | BIG COUNTRY TITLE LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 808 SUNNY AVE, 808, RULE, TX 79547-2055 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2601 NONESUCH RD, ABILENE, TX 79606-1573 |
| Document Number | 0000006038 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00006038 |
| Name | CITY BANK MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1157 Ross Ave was $1,816 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 | $149,049 (-1.48%) Land $15,120 Building $133,929 | $149,049 (-1.48%) Land $15,120 Building $133,929 | |
| 2025 | $1,816.00 Homeowner's exemption | $151,287 (+6.33%) Land $15,120 Building $136,167 | $151,287 (+6.33%) Land $15,120 Building $136,167 |
| 2024 | $142,276 (+6.04%) Land $5,460 Building $136,816 | $142,276 (+6.04%) Land $5,460 Building $136,816 | |
| 2023 | $1,816.00 (-27.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $134,172 Land $5,460 Building $128,712 | $134,172 Land $5,460 Building $128,712 |
| 2022 | $2,493.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1157 Ross Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1999.
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 Claims | 1 (1999) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1999 · 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 1157 Ross Ave 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 592 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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