717 Forrest Ave, Abilene, TX 79603 Property Records

Taylor County property record for 717 Forrest Ave, Abilene, TX 79603

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,556 sqft · built 1953
Lot Size	0.199 acres (8,680 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$265,335 (Feb 2023)
Tax Bill	$4,985 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2023 Mortgage Mar 2021 Construction Loan + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone AE (high risk)
APN	`31000002500`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`31000002500`
Alternative APN	`18797`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,556 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,556 sqft
Utility Area	80 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1953
Effective Year Built	Effective 1953
Exterior Material	Brick
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	8,680 sqft (0.199 acres)
Lot Dimensions	140 ft deep x 62 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	576 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	396 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	717 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 31 REP
Legal Subdivision	FORREST HEIGHTS
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	31
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Township / Civil Division	ABILENE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3011
Census Tract	11200

Owner

Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	717 FORREST AVE, ABILENE, TX 79603-5804
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 14, 2023	Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PRIMELENDING
Mar 25, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage FIRST NATIONAL BANK & TRUST CO
Mar 23, 2021	Vendor's Lien, Transfer FIRST BANK
Nov 12, 2020	Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 14, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Feb 14, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Mar 23, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20232183
Prior Transfer Date	Feb 23, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	0000005957
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

February 2023: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document Type	Vendor's Lien
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Recording Date	Feb 14, 2023
Property Address	717 FORREST AVE, ABILENE, TX 79603-5804
Document Number	0000002183
Map Reference	VOL 2 PG 541
Instrument Date	Feb 13, 2023
Instrument	2023-00002183
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 20, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	9933 COUNTY ROAD 358, ANSON, TX 79501-5939

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	717 FORREST AVE, ABILENE, TX 79603-5804

Mortgage

Document Number	0000002184
Date	Feb 14, 2023
Instrument	2023-00002184

Lender

Name	PRIMELENDING
Type	Mortgage Company
Special Notes	Seller Financed

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2053

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Property Address	717 FORREST AVE, ABILENE, TX 79603-5804
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 28, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	9933 COUNTY ROAD 358, ANSON, TX 79501-5939

Mortgage

Document Number	0000006166
Date	Mar 25, 2021
Instrument	2021-00006166

Lender

Name	FIRST NATIONAL BANK & TRUST CO
Type	Bank
Address	ABILENE, TX 79606

Agreement

Type	Construction Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

March 2021: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document Type	Vendor's Lien
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Recording Date	Mar 23, 2021
Property Address	717 FORREST AVE, ABILENE, TX 79603-5804
Document Number	0000005957
Map Reference	VOL 2 PG 541
Instrument Date	Feb 23, 2021
Instrument	2021-00005957
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 28, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5000 PLANO PKWY, 5000, CARROLLTON, TX 75010-4900

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	9933 COUNTY ROAD 358, ANSON, TX 79501-5939

Mortgage

Date	Mar 23, 2021

Lender

Name	FIRST BANK
Type	Bank
Special Notes	Seller Financed

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

November 2020: Foreclosure

Document Type	Foreclosure
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Recording Date	Nov 12, 2020
Property Address	717 FORREST AVE, ABILENE, TX 79603-5804
Document Number	0000021535
Instrument Date	Nov 3, 2020
Instrument	21535
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Dec 4, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Texas
Municipality	Abilene City
County	Taylor County
Unified School District	Abilene Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$221,258 (+0.58%) Land $9,548 Building $211,710	$221,258 (+0.58%) Land $9,548 Building $211,710
2025	$4,985.00 (+5.39%)	$219,986 (+7.05%) Land $9,548 Building $210,438	$219,986 (+7.05%) Land $9,548 Building $210,438
2024	$4,730.00 (+23.72%)	$205,507 (+23.88%) Land $3,038 Building $202,469	$205,507 (+23.88%) Land $3,038 Building $202,469
2023	$3,823.00 (+102.7%)	$165,888 Land $3,038 Building $162,850	$165,888 Land $3,038 Building $162,850
2022	$1,886.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone AE high risk
100-Year Floodplain	Yes 1% annual chance
Floodway	Yes
Base Flood Elevation	Varies along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance Requirement	Required federally backed loans
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 67 policies
Nearby Flood Policies	67 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	15 (1981–2005)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 15
Most Recent Claim	Sep 2005 · Hurricane Katrina Evacuation

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.3% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 560 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Metronet Fiber	5,120 / 5,120
Optimum Cable	940 / 35
Nextlink Fixed Wireless	500 / 100

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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