Taylor County property record for 817 Ross Ave, Abilene, TX 79605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 988 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Mar 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,907 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 44870001400 |
| Primary APN | 44870001400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 988 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,348 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 988 sqft |
| Utility Area | 140 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 817 ROSS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79605-3236 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LIGHTNER, BLOCK P, LOT 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | LIGHTNER |
| Legal Block | P |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 11600 |
Source: Taylor County records · APN 44870001400
Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 441 COUNTY ROAD 272, TUSCOLA, TX 79562-2753 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 05, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 05, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20133443 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 01, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000003443 |
| 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 | $87,942 (+4.5%) Land $7,350 Building $80,592 | $87,942 (+4.5%) Land $7,350 Building $80,592 | |
| 2025 | $1,907.00 (+10.36%) | $84,154 (+5.29%) Land $7,350 Building $76,804 | $84,154 (+5.29%) Land $7,350 Building $76,804 |
| 2024 | $79,928 (+6.57%) Land $2,800 Building $77,128 | $79,928 (+6.57%) Land $2,800 Building $77,128 | |
| 2023 | $1,728.00 (-5.47%) | $75,000 Land $2,800 Building $72,200 | $75,000 Land $2,800 Building $72,200 |
| 2022 | $1,828.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of June 11, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places as of August 1, 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Historic District | Within the Bankhead Highway Historic District listed 1998 · 13 contributing resources · NRIS 98001414 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Optimum Communications Cable | 940 / 35 |
| AMG Technology Investment Group Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
Based on FCC filings for 524 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF ABILENE serves 130,501 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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