Taylor County property record for 749 Forrest Ave, Abilene, TX 79603
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,304 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.199 acres (8,680 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $84,100 (Jul 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $898 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 31000002900 |
| Primary APN | 31000002900 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,304 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,732 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,304 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| 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 | Attached |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 224 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 749 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 35 REP |
| Legal Subdivision | FORREST HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 749 FORREST AVE, ABILENE, TX 79603-5804 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 4, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201511858 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 30, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000011858 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $88,474 (+1%) | $120,554 (+7.71%) Land $9,548 Building $111,006 | |
| 2025 | $898.00 (+24.38%) Homeowner's exemption | $80,431 (+1%) Land $9,548 Building $102,373 | $111,921 (+20.23%) Land $9,548 Building $102,373 |
| 2024 | $73,119 (-16.9%) Land $3,038 Building $90,049 | $93,087 (+5.79%) Land $3,038 Building $90,049 | |
| 2023 | $722.00 (-18.23%) Homeowner's exemption | $87,993 Land $3,038 Building $84,955 | $87,993 Land $3,038 Building $84,955 |
| 2022 | $883.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record 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.
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.
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 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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