Taylor County property record for 909 Ross Ave, Abilene, TX 79605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $113,400 (Jan 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,479 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage Oct 2022 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 40400031600 |
| Primary APN | 40400031600 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,400 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 909 ROSS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79605-3238 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HIGHLAND ADDN CONT 3, BLOCK 36, LOT N20 OF LT 10 & S40 OF LT 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND ADDN CONT 3 |
| Legal Block | 36 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 11600 |
909 Ross Ave is owned by a company that bought it in January 2018 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 909 ROSS AVE, ABILENE, TX 79605-3238 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GATEWAY FIRST BANK |
| Oct 28, 2022 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer CAPITAL FARM CREDIT ACA |
| Jan 26, 2018 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GATEWAY MORTGAGE GROUP LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 26, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 26, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20181243 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 25, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001243 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Property Address | 909 ROSS AVE, ABILENE, TX 79605-3238 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 14, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000027342 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00027342 |
| Name | GATEWAY FIRST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | JENKS, OK 74037 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Oct 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 909 ROSS AVE, ABILENE, TX 79605-3238 |
| Document Number | 0000022053 |
| Map Reference | DOC 2021-24910 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00022053 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 14, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3860 COUNTY ROAD 275, 3860, CLYDE, TX 79510-5250 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 909 ROSS AVE, ABILENE, TX 79605-3238 |
| Date | Oct 28, 2022 |
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| Name | CAPITAL FARM CREDIT ACA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Jan 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 909 ROSS AVE, ABILENE, TX 79605-3238 |
| Document Number | 0000001243 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1 PG 240 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 25, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00001243 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 14, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 909 ROSS AVE, ABILENE, TX 79605-3238 |
| Document Number | 0000001244 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00001244 |
| Name | GATEWAY MORTGAGE GROUP LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 909 Ross Ave was $1,479 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $130,324 (+3.4%) Land $15,120 Building $115,204 | $130,324 (+3.4%) Land $15,120 Building $115,204 | |
| 2025 | $1,479.00 Homeowner's exemption | $126,040 (+7.83%) Land $15,120 Building $110,920 | $126,040 (+7.83%) Land $15,120 Building $110,920 |
| 2024 | $116,893 (+4.35%) Land $5,460 Building $111,433 | $116,893 (+4.35%) Land $5,460 Building $111,433 | |
| 2023 | $1,341.00 (-34.26%) Homeowner's exemption | $112,019 Land $5,460 Building $106,559 | $112,019 Land $5,460 Building $106,559 |
| 2022 | $2,040.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 909 Ross Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1999.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1999) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1999 · 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.
The area around 909 Ross Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 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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