Taylor County property record for 898 Ross Ave, Abilene, TX 79605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,398 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $251,569 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,079 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Mortgage Oct 2023 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53000012500 |
| Primary APN | 53000012500 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,398 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,398 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| 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 | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 898 ROSS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79605-3253 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PARK HEIGHTS ABL, BLOCK 11, LOT 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARK HEIGHTS ABL |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 11600 |
Source: Taylor County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 150 PACK SADDLE PASS, ABILENE, TX 79602-6360 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Woman |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2024 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer ARETE INTERESTS LLC |
| Oct 13, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jun 26, 2023 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 2, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 2, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 29, 2024 |
| Deed Document Number | 202413147 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002940 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 4, 2024 |
| Property Address | 898 ROSS AVE, ABILENE, TX 79605-3253 |
| Document Number | 0000003470 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1 PG 38 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 4, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00003470 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 239 PINE SPRINGS CV, TUSCOLA, TX 79562-1406 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 344 CLARK RD, ABILENE, TX 79602-5518 |
| Date | Mar 4, 2024 |
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| Name | ARETE INTERESTS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Oct 13, 2023 |
| Property Address | 898 ROSS AVE, ABILENE, TX 79605-3253 |
| Document Number | 0000017138 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1 PG 38 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00017138 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4034 AVONDALE ST, ABILENE, TX 79605-3802 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 239 PINE SPRINGS CV, TUSCOLA, TX 79562-1406 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 898 ROSS AVE, ABILENE, TX 79605-3253 |
| Document Number | 0000010328 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00010328 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4034 AVONDALE ST, ABILENE, TX 79605-3802 |
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 | $110,557 (+1%) | $200,038 (+8.35%) Land $10,150 Building $189,888 | |
| 2025 | $1,079.00 (+3,271.88%) Homeowner's exemption | $100,506 (+1%) Land $10,150 Building $174,476 | $184,626 (+102.07%) Land $10,150 Building $174,476 |
| 2024 | $91,369 (+85.16%) Land $2,800 Building $88,569 | $91,369 (+85.16%) Land $2,800 Building $88,569 | |
| 2023 | $32.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $49,345 (+6.94%) Land $2,800 Building $46,545 | $49,345 (+6.94%) Land $2,800 Building $46,545 |
| 2022 | $32.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $46,141 Land $2,800 Building $43,341 | $46,141 Land $2,800 Building $43,341 |
| 2018 | $32.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 592 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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