Taylor County property record for 897 Grove St, Abilene, TX 79605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,157 sqft · built 2018 |
| Lot Size | 0.283 acres (12,327 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,643 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Mortgage Mar 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 59245001300 |
| Primary APN | 59245001300 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,157 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,806 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,157 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2018 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,327 sqft (0.283 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 176 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 649 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 1,111 sqft |
| Storage Building | 270 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 897 GROVE ST |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79605-2836 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | J K ROSS OF H WARD, BLOCK 1, LOT 115 REP |
| Legal Subdivision | J K ROSS OF H WARD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 115 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 11500 |
897 Grove St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2017.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 897 GROVE ST, ABILENE, TX 79605-2836 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 14, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA |
| Mar 17, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 17, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 17, 2017 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 20174164 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Property Address | 897 GROVE ST, ABILENE, TX 79605-2836 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000007781 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00007781 |
| Name | FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ABILENE, TX 79606 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2033 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 897 GROVE ST, ABILENE, TX 79605-2836 |
| Document Number | 0000004164 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 16, 2017 |
| Instrument | 4164 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 27089 MEADOWMORE DR WHITNEY TX 766923118, WHITNEY, TX 76692-3118 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 897 Grove St was $3,643 with exemptions applied.
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 | $491,660 (-0.34%) Land $20,137 Building $471,523 | $491,660 (-0.34%) Land $20,137 Building $471,523 | |
| 2025 | $3,643.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $493,329 (+6.27%) Land $20,137 Building $473,192 | $493,329 (+2.86%) Land $20,137 Building $473,192 |
| 2024 | $464,220 (+0.26%) Land $14,645 Building $464,944 | $479,589 (+3.58%) Land $14,645 Building $464,944 | |
| 2023 | $4,493.00 (-26.3%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $463,025 Land $14,645 Building $448,380 | $463,025 Land $14,645 Building $448,380 |
| 2022 | $6,096.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 897 Grove St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AO, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 51 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 51 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1994–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
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 risk around 897 Grove St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of 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 |
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 495 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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