Taylor County property record for 1003 Locust, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 954 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $490 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0950000900 |
| Primary APN | S0950000900 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 954 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 954 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| 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 | Attached |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1003 LOCUST |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-7213 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ENSMINGERS MERKEL, BLOCK 1, LOT 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | ENSMINGERS MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2122 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1003 LOCUST, MERKEL, TX 79536-7213 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 26, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202211329 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000016559 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | May 31, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1003 LOCUST, MERKEL, TX 79536-7213 |
| Document Number | 0000011329 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2 PG 115 |
| Instrument Date | May 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00011329 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2022 |
| Title Company | BIG COUNTRY TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2349 FM 126, 2349, MERKEL, TX 79536-6103 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 208 MARION, MERKEL, TX 79536-3209 |
| Document Number | 0000011330 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 31, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00011330 |
| Name | FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2052 |
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 | $51,061 (+1%) | $132,306 (+4.62%) Land $1,400 Building $130,906 | |
| 2025 | $490.00 (+24.68%) Homeowner's exemption | $46,419 (+1%) Land $1,400 Building $125,068 | $126,468 (+9.94%) Land $1,400 Building $125,068 |
| 2024 | $42,199 (-59.17%) Land $1,400 Building $113,635 | $115,035 (+11.31%) Land $1,400 Building $113,635 | |
| 2023 | $393.00 (-49.42%) | $103,351 Land $1,400 Building $101,951 | $103,351 Land $1,400 Building $101,951 |
| 2022 | $777.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| 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 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 323 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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