Taylor County property record for 1026 Merchant St, Abilene, TX 79603
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,179 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $86,184 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,434 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Mortgage Jan 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 43700001700 |
| Primary APN | 43700001700 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,179 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,179 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,600 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 192 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 114 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 1026 MERCHANT ST |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79603-5012 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LAKESIDE ADDN, BLOCK 2, LOT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKESIDE ADDN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 10700 |
1026 Merchant St is owned by a company that bought it in June 2023.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1 MUIRFIELD ST, ABILENE, TX 79606-5125 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA |
| Jan 10, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage COMMUNITIES/ABILENE FCU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 4, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202310260 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 3, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002985 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Property Address | 1026 MERCHANT ST, ABILENE, TX 79603-5012 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000010261 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00010261 |
| Name | FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ABILENE, TX 79604 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jun 22, 2038 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Property Address | 1026 MERCHANT ST, ABILENE, TX 79603-5012 |
| Document Number | 0000007245 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 29, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1026 MERCHANT ST ABILENE TX 796035012, ABILENE, TX 79603-5012 |
| Document Number | 0000007245 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 2018 |
| Instrument | 7245 |
| Name | COMMUNITIES/ABILENE FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ABILENE, TX 79603 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | May 3, 2038 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1026 Merchant St was $1,434.
Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Municipality | Abilene City |
| County | Taylor County |
| Unified School District | Abilene Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $67,066 (+5.93%) Land $9,312 Building $57,754 | $67,066 (+5.93%) Land $9,312 Building $57,754 | |
| 2025 | $1,434.00 | $63,310 (+6.14%) Land $9,312 Building $53,998 | $63,310 (+6.14%) Land $9,312 Building $53,998 |
| 2024 | $59,647 (+11.62%) Land $5,712 Building $53,935 | $59,647 (+11.62%) Land $5,712 Building $53,935 | |
| 2023 | $369.00 Homeowner's exemption | $53,437 Land $3,360 Building $50,077 | $53,437 Land $3,360 Building $50,077 |
| 2018 | $271.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1026 Merchant St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 1026 Merchant St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 ABILENE serves 130,501 people · EPA ID TX2210001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Feb 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 548 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 940 / 35 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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