Taylor County property record for 1317 Ross Ave, Abilene, TX 79605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,561 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,872 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $126,300 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,012 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 40700003700 |
| Primary APN | 40700003700 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,561 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,561 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,872 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 151 ft deep x 72 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 52 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1317 ROSS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79605-4232 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HIGHLAND PARK, BLOCK 4, LOT S50 FT 3 & N22 FT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND PARK |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | S50 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 11600 |
1317 Ross Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2016.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1317 ROSS AVE, ABILENE, TX 79605-4232 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 18, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 18, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 19, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201618562 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 17, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000018562 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1317 Ross Ave was $3,012 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 | $215,386 (+3.47%) Land $17,395 Building $197,991 | $215,386 (+2.77%) Land $17,395 Building $197,991 | |
| 2025 | $3,012.00 Homeowner's exemption | $208,167 (+1%) Land $17,395 Building $192,195 | $209,590 (+3.63%) Land $17,395 Building $192,195 |
| 2024 | $189,243 (+0.79%) Land $7,067 Building $195,181 | $202,248 (+7.71%) Land $7,067 Building $195,181 | |
| 2023 | $2,602.00 (-17.58%) Homeowner's exemption | $187,763 Land $7,067 Building $180,696 | $187,763 Land $7,067 Building $180,696 |
| 2022 | $3,157.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1317 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 1317 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 |
|---|
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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