742 Ross Ave, Abilene, TX 79605 Property Records

Taylor County property record for 742 Ross Ave, Abilene, TX 79605

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 ba · 2,093 sqft · built 1926
Lot Size	0.161 acres (7,000 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$143,640 (Apr 2023)
Tax Bill	$4,105 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2023 Mortgage Sep 2020 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`53000011100`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`53000011100`
Alternative APN	`42924`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,093 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,388 sqft
Upper Floors Area	150 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1926
Effective Year Built	Effective 1926
Exterior Material	Stone
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	7,000 sqft (0.161 acres)
Lot Dimensions	140 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	320 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	84 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	742 ROSS AVE
City	ABILENE
State	TX
Zip	79605-3130
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	PARK HEIGHTS ABL, BLOCK 8, LOT 6
Legal Subdivision	PARK HEIGHTS ABL
Legal Block	8
Legal Lot Number	6
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Township / Civil Division	ABILENE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1009
Census Tract	11600

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	742 ROSS AVE, ABILENE, TX 79605-3130
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 13, 2023	Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ZILLOW HOME LOANS LLC
Sep 4, 2020	Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COLEMAN COUNTY STATE BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 13, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 13, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 4, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20235752
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

April 2023: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document Type	Vendor's Lien
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Recording Date	Apr 13, 2023
Property Address	742 ROSS AVE, ABILENE, TX 79605-3130
Document Number	0000005752
Map Reference	VOL 1 PG 38
Instrument Date	Apr 11, 2023
Instrument	2023-00005752
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 12, 2023
Title Company	BIG COUNTRY TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2172 COUNTY ROAD 4713, LA COSTE, TX 78039-1715

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	742 ROSS AVE, ABILENE, TX 79605-3130

Mortgage

Document Number	0000005753
Date	Apr 13, 2023
Instrument	2023-00005753

Lender

Name	ZILLOW HOME LOANS LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Special Notes	Seller Financed

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2053

September 2020: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document Type	Vendor's Lien
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Recording Date	Sep 4, 2020
Property Address	742 ROSS AVE, ABILENE, TX 79605-3130
Document Number	0000016462
Map Reference	VOL 1 PG 38
Instrument Date	Sep 4, 2020
Instrument	2020-00016462
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 19, 2021
Title Company	FIRST TEXAS TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	742 ROSS AVE, ABILENE, TX 79605-3130

Mortgage

Document Number	0000016463
Date	Sep 4, 2020
Instrument	2020-00016463

Lender

Name	COLEMAN COUNTY STATE BANK
Type	Bank
Special Notes	Seller Financed

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2050

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		$197,822 (+9.2%) Land $10,150 Building $187,672	$197,822 (+9.2%) Land $10,150 Building $187,672
2025	$4,105.00 (+30.73%)	$181,148 (+3.39%) Land $10,150 Building $170,998	$181,148 (+3.39%) Land $10,150 Building $170,998
2024		$175,200 (+28.61%) Land $2,800 Building $172,400	$175,200 (+28.61%) Land $2,800 Building $172,400
2023	$3,140.00 (+56.84%) Homeowner's exemption	$136,226 (+27.54%) Land $2,800 Building $133,426	$136,226 (+27.54%) Land $2,800 Building $133,426
2022	$2,002.00 Homeowner's exemption	$106,814 Land $2,800 Building $104,014	$106,814 Land $2,800 Building $104,014

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

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.

Wildfire

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.

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 524 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
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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