Taylor County property record for 1004 Locust, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,117 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $80,800 (Jan 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,960 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Mortgage Aug 2017 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0950001200 |
| Primary APN | S0950001200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,117 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,117 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 |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 15 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1004 LOCUST |
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| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-7214 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ENSMINGERS MERKEL, BLOCK 2, LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | ENSMINGERS MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2123 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records · APN S0950001200
Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1004 LOCUST, MERKEL, TX 79536-7214 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 07, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer QUICKEN LNS |
| Aug 07, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CLARA J C FERGUSON |
| Jan 07, 2020 | Correction Deed, Transfer SECURITY TITLE COMPANY, SECURITY TITLE CO |
| Dec 30, 2019 | Correction Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 07, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 07, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2020291 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Jan 07, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1004 LOCUST, MERKEL, TX 79536-7214 |
| Document Number | 0000000291 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 07, 2020 |
| Instrument | 291 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2020 |
| Title Company | SECURITY TITLE COMPANY, SECURITY TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1004 LOCUST MERKEL TX 795367214, MERKEL, TX 79536-7214 |
| Document Number | 292 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 07, 2020 |
| Instrument | 292 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 06, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Aug 07, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1004 LOCUST, MERKEL, TX 79536-7214 |
| Document Number | 0000012954 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 12954 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 07, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 1349 US HIGHWAY 83 84 TUSCOLA TX 795623805, TUSCOLA, TX 79562-3805 |
| Document Number | 12955 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 07, 2017 |
| Instrument | 12955 |
| Name | CLARA J C FERGUSON |
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| Address | 7402 ANTILLEY RD, ABILENE, TX 79606-5712 |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Aug 06, 2032 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Jan 07, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1004 LOCUST, MERKEL, TX 79536-7214 |
| Document Number | 0000000289 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 289 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2020 |
| Title Company | SECURITY TITLE COMPANY, SECURITY TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 1349 US HIGHWAY 83 84 TUSCOLA TX 795623805, TUSCOLA, TX 79562-3805 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Dec 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1004 LOCUST, MERKEL, TX 79536-7214 |
| Document Number | 0000021358 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 21358 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 03, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1349 US HIGHWAY 83 84 TUSCOLA TX 795623805, TUSCOLA, TX 79562-3805 |
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 | $96,277 (-3.54%) Land $1,400 Building $94,877 | $96,277 (-3.54%) Land $1,400 Building $94,877 | |
| 2025 | $1,960.00 (+15.02%) | $99,807 (+8.41%) Land $1,400 Building $98,407 | $99,807 (+8.41%) Land $1,400 Building $98,407 |
| 2024 | $92,066 (+6.34%) Land $1,400 Building $90,666 | $92,066 (+6.34%) Land $1,400 Building $90,666 | |
| 2023 | $1,704.00 (-3.29%) | $86,580 Land $1,400 Building $85,180 | $86,580 Land $1,400 Building $85,180 |
| 2022 | $1,762.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of June 11, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · 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 | Moderate above 55% of the US · lower than 66% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| 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.
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 |
| Optimum Communications Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AMG Technology Investment Group, Taylor Electric Cooperative.
Based on FCC filings for 33 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System 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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