Abilene, Texas — mostly in Taylor County; the north side of the city reaches into Jones County.
Abilene is home to Dyess Air Force Base and three universities, so many houses change hands when families move with the military or landlords tire of student rentals. A cash buyer gives Abilene sellers a firm price and a quick close.
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Selling a house in Abilene
Abilene's older neighborhoods have 1940s–60s frame and brick ranches; newer ones in the south and southwest are 1980s–2000s builds. Hail damage, foundation movement, older plumbing and aging sewer lines are common repair items.
Buyers make offers on houses across Taylor County, including:
- Downtown Abilene
- Sayles Boulevard
- Abilene Christian University area
- Hardin-Simmons area
- North Abilene
- South Abilene
- Dyess Air Force Base area
- Tye
- Potosi
- Buffalo Gap
Common situations in Taylor County
How each one works locally — and why a cash sale can help. General information, not legal advice.
Probate and inherited houses
Abilene estates are filed with the Taylor County court that handles probate, in Abilene, or in Jones County for homes on that side. When there's a will, it can sometimes be probated as a muniment of title, which avoids a full administration.
More on probate and inherited houses →Behind on the mortgage
In Taylor County, a foreclosure notice is posted at the courthouse and filed with the county clerk before the first-Tuesday trustee's sale. Military homeowners may have extra protections under federal law. You own the house until the sale, so you can usually still sell.
More on behind on the mortgage →Behind on property taxes
Abilene owners pay city, county and school taxes, and delinquent accounts can be sent to collection attorneys who may file a tax suit.
More on behind on property taxes →Code violations and city orders
The City of Abilene's code enforcement handles complaints about weeds, trash, junk vehicles and substandard or dangerous structures, and can bill the owner for cleanup.
More on code violations and city orders →Tired of being a landlord
Abilene evictions are heard in the Taylor County Justice of the Peace courts. You can sell with tenants in place — paying, behind, or mid-eviction.
More on tired of being a landlord →No fees or commissions, no showings or repairs, and buyers never see your contact details until you choose one. How DealSherpa works.
Selling for cash in Abilene: questions
I'm getting PCS orders from Dyess. Can I sell my Abilene house before I leave?
Yes. Cash buyers in Abilene work with military families regularly and can close quickly. If you've already left, the closing can often be done remotely with a notary or power of attorney.
How fast can I sell my house for cash in Abilene?
Texas sales close through a title company, which pays off the loan, the taxes and any HOA balance before you're paid. Once you accept an offer, most Taylor County cash sales close in one to three weeks — sooner if there's no estate or lien paperwork to clear, or later on a date you choose.
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