Taylor County property record for 1242 Ross Ave, Abilene, TX 79605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,047 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (9,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $74,500 (Feb 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $1,507 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 40700000600 |
| Primary APN | 40700000600 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,047 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,247 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,047 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 9,000 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 27 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1242 ROSS AVE |
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| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79605-4231 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HIGHLAND PARK, BLOCK 1, LOT 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND PARK |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 11600 |
Source: Taylor County records · APN 40700000600
Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1242 ROSS AVE, ABILENE, TX 79605-4231 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 06, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 06, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 21, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20091536 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 05, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001536 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Taylor County records · Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Municipality | Abilene City |
| County | Taylor County |
| Unified School District | Abilene Independent School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $130,238 (+1.46%) Land $14,400 Building $115,838 | $130,238 (+1.46%) Land $14,400 Building $115,838 | |
| 2025 | $1,507.00 (+13.31%) Homeowner's exemption | $128,364 (+5.6%) Land $14,400 Building $113,964 | $128,364 (+5.6%) Land $14,400 Building $113,964 |
| 2024 | $121,552 (+0.64%) Land $5,850 Building $115,702 | $121,552 (+0.64%) Land $5,850 Building $115,702 | |
| 2023 | $1,330.00 (-29.44%) Homeowner's exemption | $120,784 Land $5,850 Building $114,934 | $120,784 Land $5,850 Building $114,934 |
| 2022 | $1,885.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of June 11, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Metronet Holdings Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Communications Cable | 940 / 35 |
| AMG Technology Investment Group Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| JAB Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 592 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF ABILENE serves 130,501 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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