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897 Highland Ave, Abilene, TX 79605 Property Records

Taylor County property record for 897 Highland Ave, Abilene, TX 79605

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 ba · 1,755 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.241 acres (10,500 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Tax Bill$3,401 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2022 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN40400002600

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN40400002600
Alternative APN
  • 20829

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,755 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,755 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Exterior MaterialStone
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area10,500 sqft (0.241 acres)
Lot Dimensions140 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area528 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area487 sqft
Deck Area230 sqft
Patio Area230 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address897 HIGHLAND AVE
CityABILENE
StateTX
Zip79605-3249
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionHIGHLAND ADDN, BLOCK 6, LOT 9&S1/2 LT 10
Legal SubdivisionHIGHLAND ADDN
Legal Block6
Legal Lot Number9,10
JurisdictionTAYLOR TX
Township / Civil DivisionABILENE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1027
Census Tract11600

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin 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 records, as of August 11, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address897 HIGHLAND AVE, ABILENE, TX 79605-3249
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 21, 2009
Deed SaleJul 21, 2009
Prior SaleOct 31, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200911161
Last Transfer DateSep 30, 2014
Transfer Doc0000016719
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

April 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionTAYLOR TX
Recording DateApr 18, 2022
Property Address897 HIGHLAND AVE, ABILENE, TX 79605-3249
Document Number0000007883
Map ReferenceVOL 69 PG 26B&C
Instrument DateApr 5, 2022
Instrument2022-00007883
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address897 HIGHLAND AVE, ABILENE, TX 79605-3249

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTexas
MunicipalityAbilene City
CountyTaylor County
Unified School DistrictAbilene Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$312,393 (+4.68%) Land $18,900 Building $293,493$312,393 (+4.68%) Land $18,900 Building $293,493
2025$3,401.00 (-21.07%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$298,429 (+3.95%) Land $18,900 Building $279,529$298,429 (+3.95%) Land $18,900 Building $279,529
2024$287,079 (+8.15%) Land $6,825 Building $280,254$287,079 (+8.15%) Land $6,825 Building $280,254
2023$4,309.00 (+11.89%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$265,449 Land $6,825 Building $258,624$265,449 Land $6,825 Building $258,624
2022$3,851.00

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot 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 RiskNot 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 SystemCITY OF ABILENE
serves 130,501 people · EPA ID TX2210001
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTurbidity
resolved · Feb 2021
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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

ProviderMax 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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