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1218 Grand Ave, Abilene, TX, 79605

3beds
1baths
1,750sqft
$225,000
$129price/sqft
$1,919/moest. monthly cost
$76,760/yrincome needed

About This Home

Close to Sayles Blvd. Quaint home in beautiful neighborhood. Close to shopping for groceries or delivery services, near McMurry University, established lovely garden and trees, a great she/he shed with cute dormer overlooking the yard. This home is well constructed and solid as a rock. Wooden floors through out. New appliances stay with the home including fridge, washer, dryer, brand new installed microwave and stove- all stainless steel. Great central heat and air. Excellent insulation. There is a garden room on the back that has so much room to make it your own. You could add a bathroom or an extra bedroom or make it a craft room. A very nice large garage with tall ceilings and have plenty of storage in garage and the huge shed out back. The backyard is wonderful with many perennial plants and fruit trees. The kitchen and bedroom have stunning wooden walls through out. A craftsman’s dream home! This house won’t last long. See it by appointment only. Make an appointment today! We are offering some of the furniture to stay as well if you’re interested. Move in ready. Text to see today! 235,000. Charming and lovely home in great neighborhood. Close to shopping and delivery service for all your needs. Beautiful garden with trees to shade.

Getting Around

66
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
47
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

7/10
Austin Elementary SchoolGrades K-51.6 mi
3/10
Madison Middle SchoolGrades 6-81.5 mi
5/10
Cooper High SchoolGrades 9-122.0 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1949

Materials

  • Roof: Composition

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dryer,Microwave,Range / Oven,Refrigerator,Washer

Basement

  • Basement: None

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Flooring: Tile,Hardwood,Linoleum / Vinyl

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced air,Heat pump,Other,Electric,Gas
  • Cooling features: Refrigerator,Central

Interior Area

  • Total interior livable area: 1,750 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 40700003200

Features

  • Exterior features: Wood
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: City

Lot

  • Lot size: 8,250 sqft

Parking

  • Total spaces: 3
  • Parking features: Garage - Attached,Off-street,On-street

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Hail
    HailVery High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Hail
Winter Weather
Heat Wave
Lightning

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Texas Counties

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Flood
Hurricane
Severe Storm
Straight Line Winds
Tornado
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,137$13,644
Home Insurance *$310$3,720
Property Taxes $234$2,808
Electricity $238$2,859
Total$1,919$23,028
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$65,794/yr
40% on housing$57,570/yr
45% on housing$51,173/yr

Texas FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 126,680Commercial: -4
Total Premiums$237.28M
Total Exposure$32.93B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 6.8%
6.8%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.8%
3.8%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.9%
-0.9%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$129This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 79605$144
Taylor County$174

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 79605$134
Taylor County$164

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-05-05Price change$3,650
2026-04-29Price change$3,750
2026-04-13Listed for rent$4,750
2026-04-08Price change$227,000
2026-03-14Price change$229,000
2026-02-04Price change$232,000
2025-12-29Price change$236,000
2025-11-28Listed for sale$238,000

For Sale by Owner

AgentProperty Owner
BrokerageCrystal Richter

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