Taylor County property record for 11 S 8th, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 3,776 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.72 acres (31,363 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $840 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | A0073003602 |
| Primary APN | A0073003602 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,776 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,296 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,776 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 31,363 sqft (0.72 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 200 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 11 S 8TH |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-6633 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | A0073 SUR 147 GRIMES COUNTY SCHOOL, TRACT 17, ACRES .72 |
| 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 | 2111 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11 S 8TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-6633 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 3, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000011153 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $143,789 (-1.65%) Land $4,391 Building $139,398 | $143,789 (-1.65%) Land $4,391 Building $139,398 | |
| 2025 | $840.00 (-3.67%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $146,195 (+7.21%) Land $4,391 Building $141,804 | $146,195 (+2.34%) Land $4,391 Building $141,804 |
| 2024 | $136,358 (-4.62%) Land $4,391 Building $138,466 | $142,857 (-0.07%) Land $4,391 Building $138,466 | |
| 2023 | $872.00 (-28.11%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $142,957 Land $4,391 Building $138,566 | $142,957 Land $4,391 Building $138,566 |
| 2022 | $1,213.00 |
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 | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 96% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BLAIR WSC serves 957 people · EPA ID TX2210024 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jan 2020 Haloacetic acids resolved · Jul 2019 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 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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