Taylor County property record for 1002 Locust, Merkel, TX 79536 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,018 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $78,600 (Nov 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $988 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0950001100 |
| Primary APN | S0950001100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,018 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,018 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 176 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 176 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 75 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1002 LOCUST |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-7214 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ENSMINGERS MERKEL, BLOCK 2, LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | ENSMINGERS MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2123 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records · APN S0950001100
Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1002 LOCUST, MERKEL, TX 79536-7214 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 07, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 07, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 03, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201718523 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 06, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000018523 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Nov 07, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1002 LOCUST, MERKEL, TX 79536-7214 |
| Document Number | 0000018523 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2 PG 115 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 06, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00018523 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | BIG COUNTRY TITLE LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1002 LOCUST, 1002, MERKEL, TX 79536-7214 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1002 LOCUST, MERKEL, TX 79536-7214 |
| Document Number | 0000018524 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 07, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00018524 |
| Name | NTFN INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2047 |
| Document Number | 0000018525 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 07, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00018525 |
| Name | TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & COMMUNITY |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | AUSTIN, TX 78711 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2047 |
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 | $100,052 (+1%) | $113,205 (+7.14%) Land $1,400 Building $111,805 | |
| 2025 | $988.00 (+23.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $90,956 (+1%) Land $1,400 Building $104,258 | $105,658 (+10.19%) Land $1,400 Building $104,258 |
| 2024 | $82,687 (-4.18%) Land $1,400 Building $94,490 | $95,890 (+11.12%) Land $1,400 Building $94,490 | |
| 2023 | $797.00 (-49.2%) | $86,292 Land $1,400 Building $84,892 | $86,292 Land $1,400 Building $84,892 |
| 2022 | $1,569.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Taylor County (48441C), updated June 11, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 484410136012, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 1 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force 1 of 1 on primary residences |
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 55% of the US · above 33% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 1,031 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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.
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