Taylor County property record for 105 S 8th, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,444 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 2.95 acres (128,937 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,112 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | A0073004200 |
| Primary APN | A0073004200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,444 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,444 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 128,937 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 384 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 105 S 8TH |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-6635 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | A0073 SUR 147 GRIMES COUNTY SCHOOL, TRACT 17, ACRES 2.96 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRIMES COUNTY SCHOOL |
| Legal Tract | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2110 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
105 S 8th is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 105 S 8TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-6635 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 105 S 8th was $2,112 with exemptions applied.
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 | $294,833 (+6.4%) Land $10,315 Building $284,518 | $294,833 (+6.4%) Land $10,315 Building $284,518 | |
| 2025 | $2,112.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Widower's exemption | $277,108 (+9.69%) Land $10,315 Building $266,793 | $277,108 (+9.69%) Land $10,315 Building $266,793 |
| 2024 | $252,619 (+3.94%) Land $10,315 Building $242,304 | $252,619 (+3.94%) Land $10,315 Building $242,304 | |
| 2023 | $2,888.00 (-2.17%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $243,048 Land $10,315 Building $232,733 | $243,048 Land $10,315 Building $232,733 |
| 2022 | $2,952.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 105 S 8th 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.
Wildfire risk around 105 S 8th is moderate, ranking above 43% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 43% of the US · lower than 83% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 38 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 |
May also be available: Access Fiber.
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