Move-in ready home looking for it's new owners! NEW flooring throughout, NEW pleasing paint inside and out, updated kitchen with beautiful NEW quartz countertops and NEW appliances, updated bathrooms with NEW quartz counters and beautiful tile work, NEW lighting and fixtures throughout. NEW roof, NEW privacy wood fence, NEW HVAC system (both inside and outside units), NEW window blinds. Primary suite with ensuite bathroom plus two more spacious bedrooms and another full bathroom. Large living space with beautiful wood burning fireplace and utility room big enough to double as an office, sewing room, etc. 24 x 24 detached garage with work shop shelving, alley access, and a NEW roof. This would make an awesome workshop! NEW overhead garage door. And to top it all off, this home has a working water well! You don't want to miss this one! (note: Purcell Elementary used to be Johnston).
Sold on 02/13/23
Price Unknown
717 Forrest Ave, Abilene, TX 79603
3beds
1,830sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
8,668.44 Square Feet Lot
$215,000 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$1,691 Estimated rent
Home value
$215,000
$202,000 - $228,000
$1,691/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: June 19, 2025 at 04:58pm
Listed by:
Romona Brogan 0214859 325-695-3730,
Remax Of Abilene 325-695-3730
Bought with:
A.J. Gretillat
Coldwell Banker Apex, REALTORS
Source: NTREIS,MLS#: 20113021
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central, Fireplace(s), Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave
- Laundry: Laundry in Utility Room
Features
- Decorative/Designer Lighting Fixtures, High Speed Internet, Cable TV
- Flooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Masonry, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,830 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Alley Access, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 8,668 sqft
- Dimensions: 62 x 140
Details
- Parcel number: 18797
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Detached
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Available, Water Available, Cable Available
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Curbs
Location
- Region: Abilene
- Subdivision: Forrest Heights
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/13/2023 | Sold | -- |
Source: NTREIS #20113021 | ||
| 1/19/2023 | Pending sale | $215,000$117/sqft |
Source:  RE/MAX International #20113021 | ||
| 1/13/2023 | Contingent | $215,000$117/sqft |
Source: NTREIS #20113021 | ||
| 11/23/2022 | Price change | $215,000-4.4%$117/sqft |
Source: NTREIS #20113021 | ||
| 8/14/2022 | Price change | $225,000-2.4%$123/sqft |
Source: NTREIS #20113021 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $219,986 +7% |
| 2024 | $4,730 +23.7% | $205,507 +23.9% |
| 2023 | $3,824 +102.7% | $165,888 +123.3% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Cobb Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Purcell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 5/10Craig Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.7 mi
- 5/10Abilene High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Eugene Purcell
- Middle: Craig
- High: Abilene
- District: Abilene ISD
Source: NTREIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.