Taylor County property record for 942 Ross Ave, Abilene, TX 79605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,905 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.386 acres (16,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $322,420 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $5,913 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 40400032100 |
| Primary APN | 40400032100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,905 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,337 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,435 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,470 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 16,800 sqft (0.386 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 35 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 942 ROSS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79605-3239 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HIGHLAND ADDN CONT 4, BLOCK 37, LOT 4 & 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND ADDN CONT 4 |
| Legal Block | 37 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4,5 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 11600 |
942 Ross Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2022.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 942 ROSS AVE, ABILENE, TX 79605-3239 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20224134 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 942 ROSS AVE, ABILENE, TX 79605-3239 |
| Document Number | 0000004134 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1147 PG 609 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00004134 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 10, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 942 ROSS AVE, 942, ABILENE, TX 79605-3239 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 421 KIRKWOOD ST, ABILENE, TX 79603-7333 |
| Document Number | 0000004135 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00004135 |
| Name | FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 942 Ross Ave was $5,913 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 | $350,618 (-1.67%) Land $26,006 Building $324,612 | $350,618 (-1.67%) Land $26,006 Building $324,612 | |
| 2025 | $5,913.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $356,575 (+3.11%) Land $26,006 Building $330,569 | $356,575 (+3.11%) Land $26,006 Building $330,569 |
| 2024 | $345,836 (+4.13%) Land $9,391 Building $336,445 | $345,836 (+4.13%) Land $9,391 Building $336,445 | |
| 2023 | $5,828.00 (+31.94%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $332,112 Land $9,391 Building $322,721 | $332,112 Land $9,391 Building $322,721 |
| 2022 | $4,417.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 942 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 942 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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