842 Ross Ave, Abilene, TX 79605 Property Records

Taylor County property record for 842 Ross Ave, Abilene, TX 79605

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 ba · 1,370 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size	0.161 acres (7,000 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$151,600 (Jul 2020)
Tax Bill	$4,132 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2020 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`44870002200`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`44870002200`
Alternative APN	`65313`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,370 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,370 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1925
Effective Year Built	Effective 1925
Exterior Material	Combination
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	270 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	16 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	842 ROSS AVE
City	ABILENE
State	TX
Zip	79605-3237
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LIGHTNER, BLOCK P, LOT 22
Legal Subdivision	LIGHTNER
Legal Block	P
Legal Lot Number	22
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Township / Civil Division	ABILENE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1009
Census Tract	11600

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Bankhead Highway Historic District listed 1998 · 13 contributing resources · NRIS 98001414

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	842 ROSS AVE, ABILENE, TX 79605-3237
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Verified Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 17, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 17, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 6, 2006
Deed Document Number	202012697
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

July 2020: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document Type	Vendor's Lien
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Recording Date	Jul 17, 2020
Property Address	842 ROSS AVE, ABILENE, TX 79605-3237
Document Number	0000012697
Map Reference	VOL 1 PG 411
Instrument Date	Jul 17, 2020
Instrument	2020-00012697
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 19, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	842 ROSS AVE, ABILENE, TX 79605-3237

Mortgage

Document Number	0000012698
Date	Jul 17, 2020
Instrument	2020-00012698

Lender

Name	CITY BANK
Type	Bank
Special Notes	Seller Financed

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 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		$191,119 (+4.83%) Land $7,350 Building $183,769	$191,119 (+4.83%) Land $7,350 Building $183,769
2025	$4,132.00 (+5.38%)	$182,321 (+3.57%) Land $7,350 Building $174,971	$182,321 (+3.57%) Land $7,350 Building $174,971
2024		$176,038 (+3.47%) Land $2,800 Building $173,238	$176,038 (+3.47%) Land $2,800 Building $173,238
2023	$3,921.00 (-16.18%)	$170,134 Land $2,800 Building $167,334	$170,134 Land $2,800 Building $167,334
2022	$4,678.00

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

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	Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.8% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

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 392 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Metronet Holdings Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
Optimum Communications Cable	940 / 35
AMG Technology Investment Group Fixed Wireless	500 / 100
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile USA.

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