Taylor County property record for 709 Forrest Ave, Abilene, TX 79603 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,274 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,316 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 31000001400 |
| Primary APN | 31000001400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,274 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,850 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,274 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,400 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 276 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 384 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 709 FORREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79603-5804 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FORREST HEIGHTS, BLOCK 4, LOT S16.4 OF 8 & N43.6 OF 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | FORREST HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | S16 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
Source: Taylor County records · APN 31000001400
Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 709 FORREST AVE, ABILENE, TX 79603-5804 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| 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 | $110,080 (+7.69%) Land $9,240 Building $100,840 | $110,080 (+7.69%) Land $9,240 Building $100,840 | |
| 2025 | $2,316.00 (+13.98%) | $102,217 (+7.67%) Land $9,240 Building $92,977 | $102,217 (+7.67%) Land $9,240 Building $92,977 |
| 2024 | $94,939 (+7.67%) Land $2,940 Building $91,999 | $94,939 (+7.67%) Land $2,940 Building $91,999 | |
| 2023 | $2,032.00 (+17.39%) | $88,173 Land $2,940 Building $85,233 | $88,173 Land $2,940 Building $85,233 |
| 2022 | $1,731.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Taylor County (48441C), updated June 11, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 484410112003, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes |
| Flood Hazard | High |
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required (federally backed mortgages) |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 67 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 67 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 15 (1981–2005) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 15 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2005, rainfall accumulation, Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 560 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Metronet Holdings | Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Optimum Communications | Cable | 940 / 35 |
| AMG Technology Investment Group | Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
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