Taylor County property record for 1001 Oak, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,192 sqft · built 1934 |
| Lot Size | 0.386 acres (16,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $676 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S1700006000 |
| Primary APN | S1700006000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,192 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,192 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1934 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1934 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 16,800 sqft (0.386 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 250 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 1001 OAK |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-7223 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SHEPPARD 2ND OF MERKEL, BLOCK 6, LOT N120 SW 310X140 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHEPPARD 2ND OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | N120 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2112 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records · APN S1700006000
Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1001 OAK, MERKEL, TX 79536-7223 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2012 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 28, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201214395 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 27, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000015625 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Taylor County records · Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Taylor County |
| Municipality | Merkel Town |
| Unified School District | Merkel Independent School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $35,319 (-43.99%) Land $3,780 Building $31,539 | $35,319 (-43.99%) Land $3,780 Building $31,539 | |
| 2025 | $676.00 (+23.13%) Homeowner's exemption | $63,057 (+9.46%) Land $3,780 Building $59,277 | $63,057 (+9.46%) Land $3,780 Building $59,277 |
| 2024 | $57,607 (+3.44%) Land $3,780 Building $53,827 | $57,607 (+3.44%) Land $3,780 Building $53,827 | |
| 2023 | $549.00 (-1%) Homeowner's exemption | $55,692 Land $3,780 Building $51,912 | $55,692 Land $3,780 Building $51,912 |
| 2022 | $610.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Taylor County (48441C), as of June 11, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 484410136012, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · lower than 88% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Uniti Group Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| AMG Technology Investment Group Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Communications Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Taylor Electric Cooperative.
Based on FCC filings for 323 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system TX2210002, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF MERKEL serves 3,573 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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