Taylor County property record for 1072 FM 126, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,554 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,060 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $153,216 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,840 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Mortgage May 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R1000001005 |
| Primary APN | R1000001005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,554 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,258 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,060 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 90 ft deep x 34 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 314 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 314 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 203 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1072 FM 126 |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-4106 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COUNTRY CLUB EST SEC 1, LOT 114 REP90LT 9&10 |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNTRY CLUB EST SEC 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 114 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1002 S 7TH ST, MERKEL, TX 79536-6421 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Man, Separate Property |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SWBC MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| May 14, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit COMMUNITIES OF ABILENE FCU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 28, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 28, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Deed Document Number | 20251361 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1072 FM 126, MERKEL, TX 79536-4106 |
| Document Number | 0000011443 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202611443 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 15895 FM 126 S, MERKEL, TX 79536-5948 |
| Document Number | 0000011443, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202611443 |
| Name | SWBC MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.37% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Property Address | 1072 FM 126, MERKEL, TX 79536-4106 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000007822 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00007822 |
| Name | COMMUNITIES OF ABILENE FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ABILENE, TX 79603 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 53 Months |
| Due | Oct 24, 2022 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Taylor County |
| Unified School District | Merkel Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $164,796 (-5.33%) Land $1,102 Building $163,694 | $164,796 (-5.33%) Land $1,102 Building $163,694 | |
| 2025 | $1,840.00 (+23.24%) | $174,078 (+59.31%) Land $1,102 Building $172,976 | $174,078 (+59.31%) Land $1,102 Building $172,976 |
| 2024 | $109,268 (+3.3%) Land $1,102 Building $108,166 | $109,268 (+3.3%) Land $1,102 Building $108,166 | |
| 2023 | $1,493.00 (+3.32%) | $105,776 Land $1,102 Building $104,674 | $105,776 Land $1,102 Building $104,674 |
| 2022 | $1,445.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 57% of the US · lower than 62% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | SUN WSC serves 3,420 people · EPA ID TX2210015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 56 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
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