Taylor County property record for 1249 Ross Ave, Abilene, TX 79605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,798 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.209 acres (9,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $173,448 (Jan 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,538 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 40700002500 |
| Primary APN | 40700002500 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,798 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,798 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,100 sqft (0.209 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 503 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1249 ROSS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79605-4230 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HIGHLAND PARK, BLOCK 3, LOT 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND PARK |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 11600 |
1249 Ross Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2023.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1249 ROSS AVE, ABILENE, TX 79605-4230 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 18, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 18, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023872 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Jan 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1249 ROSS AVE, ABILENE, TX 79605-4230 |
| Document Number | 0000000872 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2 PG 185 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00000872 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1249 ROSS AVE, ABILENE, TX 79605-4230 |
| Document Number | 0000000873 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00000873 |
| Name | ZILLOW HOME LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1249 Ross Ave was $2,538 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 | $188,311 (+1.48%) Land $14,560 Building $173,751 | $188,311 (+1.48%) Land $14,560 Building $173,751 | |
| 2025 | $2,538.00 Homeowner's exemption | $185,564 (+3.58%) Land $14,560 Building $171,004 | $185,564 (+3.58%) Land $14,560 Building $171,004 |
| 2024 | $179,143 (+0.1%) Land $5,915 Building $173,228 | $179,143 (+0.1%) Land $5,915 Building $173,228 | |
| 2023 | $1,069.00 (-35.37%) Homeowner's exemption | $178,966 Land $5,915 Building $173,051 | $178,966 Land $5,915 Building $173,051 |
| 2022 | $1,654.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1249 Ross Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1249 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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