Taylor County property record for 1 Palmer, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,084 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,475 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $869 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S2350014100 |
| Primary APN | S2350014100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,084 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,300 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,084 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 7,475 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1 PALMER |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-6014 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WESTERN HTS SEC 3 OF MERKEL, BLOCK 2, LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTERN HTS SEC 3 OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2064 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
1 Palmer is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2008.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1 PALMER, MERKEL, TX 79536-6014 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 22, 2008 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 22, 2008 |
| Deed Document Number | 200820887 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1 Palmer was $869 with exemptions applied.
Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Taylor County |
| Municipality | Merkel Town |
| Unified School District | Merkel Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $92,319 (+5.16%) Land $2,616 Building $89,703 | $92,319 (+1.61%) Land $2,616 Building $89,703 | |
| 2025 | $869.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $87,790 (+1%) Land $2,616 Building $88,238 | $90,854 (+9.33%) Land $2,616 Building $88,238 |
| 2024 | $79,809 (-0.38%) Land $2,616 Building $80,483 | $83,099 (+3.72%) Land $2,616 Building $80,483 | |
| 2023 | $686.00 (-19.1%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $80,116 Land $2,616 Building $77,500 | $80,116 Land $2,616 Building $77,500 |
| 2022 | $848.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1 Palmer in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
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.
Wildfire risk around 1 Palmer is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 94% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 MERKEL serves 3,573 people · EPA ID TX2210002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF ABILENE |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli resolved · Jul 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 223 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Access Fiber, Nextlink.
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