Taylor County property record for 1005 Locust, Merkel, TX 79536 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 940 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $42,800 (May 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $767 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0950000800 |
| Primary APN | S0950000800 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 940 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 940 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 16 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 1005 LOCUST |
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| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-7213 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ENSMINGERS MERKEL, BLOCK 1, LOT 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | ENSMINGERS MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2122 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records · APN S0950000800
Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1005 LOCUST, MERKEL, TX 79536-7213 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | May 01, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 01, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 06, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 20176723 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 27, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000006723 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | May 01, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1005 LOCUST, MERKEL, TX 79536-7213 |
| Document Number | 0000006723 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00006723 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1005 LOCUST, MERKEL, TX 79536-7213 |
| Document Number | 0000006724 |
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| Date | May 01, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00006724 |
| Name | FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 239 Months |
| Due | Apr 24, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $75,820 (+6.52%) Land $1,400 Building $74,420 | $75,820 (+2.67%) Land $1,400 Building $74,420 | |
| 2025 | $767.00 (+24.11%) Homeowner's exemption | $71,179 (+1%) Land $1,400 Building $72,450 | $73,850 (+8.68%) Land $1,400 Building $72,450 |
| 2024 | $64,708 (+0.55%) Land $1,400 Building $66,549 | $67,949 (+5.59%) Land $1,400 Building $66,549 | |
| 2023 | $618.00 (-16.15%) Homeowner's exemption | $64,354 Land $1,400 Building $62,954 | $64,354 Land $1,400 Building $62,954 |
| 2022 | $737.00 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 33 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Uniti Group | Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Optimum Communications | Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink | Satellite (low-earth orbit) | 280 / 30 |
May also be available at this address: AMG Technology Investment Group, Taylor Electric Cooperative. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
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