1036 N 2nd, Merkel, TX 79536 Property Records

Taylor County property record for 1036 N 2nd, Merkel, TX 79536

Property Summary

Property TypeMixed Use Commercial/Industrial
Details1 ba · 5,175 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.562 acres (24,500 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Tax Bill$1,891 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNS0600009300

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNS0600009300
Alternative APN
  • 57411

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area5,175 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area5,175 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1950
Exterior MaterialBrick
Roof TypeFlat
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area24,500 sqft (0.562 acres)
Lot Dimensions140 ft deep x 175 ft wide

Exterior Amenities

PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area171 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area3,500 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Street Address1036 N 2ND
CityMERKEL
StateTX
Zip79536
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Mixed Use Commercial/Industrial
Legal DescriptionORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL, BLOCK 13, LOT 7-8-9 & S1/2 LT 10
Legal SubdivisionORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL
Legal Block13
Legal Lot Number7-8-9
JurisdictionTAYLOR TX
Township / Civil DivisionMERKEL
Census Block Group1
Census Block1076
Census Tract13601

Owner

Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address1300 COUNTY ROAD 360, SYLVESTER, TX 79560
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 31, 2022
Deed SaleAug 31, 2022
Prior SaleNov 24, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202218344
Prior Transfer DateNov 16, 2010
Prior Transfer Doc0000017190
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTexas
CountyTaylor County
MunicipalityMerkel Town
Unified School DistrictMerkel Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$98,164 (+1.94%) Land $10,719 Building $87,445$98,164 (+1.94%) Land $10,719 Building $87,445
2025$1,891.00 (-12.37%)$96,295 (-12.63%) Land $10,719 Building $85,576$96,295 (-24.54%) Land $10,719 Building $85,576
2024$2,158.00 (+19.36%)$110,209 (+2%) Land $10,719 Building $116,892$127,611 (+38.95%) Land $10,719 Building $116,892
2023$1,808.00 (-17.56%)$91,841 Land $10,719 Building $81,122$91,841 Land $10,719 Building $81,122
2022$2,193.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.8% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF MERKEL
serves 3,573 people · EPA ID TX2210002
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CITY OF ABILENE
Last State InspectionJan 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityE. coli
resolved · Jul 2018
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 220 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Windstream
Fiber · DSL in parts of the area
2,000 / 2,000
Nextlink
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 1,000
Optimum
Cable
940 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Access Fiber.

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