Taylor County property record for 1108 S 8th, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 600 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.078 acres (3,375 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $58,520 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $669 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0900000600 |
| Primary APN | S0900000600 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 600 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 600 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,375 sqft (0.078 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 75 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|
| Street Address | 1108 S 8TH |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-6404 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | EDMISON-SHEPPARD OF MERKEL, BLOCK G, LOT 45X75 SE COR SW/4 |
| Legal Subdivision | EDMISON-SHEPPARD OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | G |
| Legal Lot Number | 45 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2096 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 434, MERKEL, TX 79536-0434 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 13, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 202126725 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Property Address | 1108 S 8TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-6404 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12052 COUNTY ROAD 438, MERKEL, TX 79536-3702 |
| Document Number | 0000026726 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00026726 |
| Name | FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ROBY, TX 79543 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Nov 23, 2036 |
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 | $33,642 (-1.31%) Land $675 Building $32,967 | $33,642 (-1.31%) Land $675 Building $32,967 | |
| 2025 | $669.00 (+13.78%) | $34,088 (+7.54%) Land $675 Building $33,413 | $34,088 (+7.54%) Land $675 Building $33,413 |
| 2024 | $31,699 (+6.1%) Land $675 Building $31,024 | $31,699 (+6.1%) Land $675 Building $31,024 | |
| 2023 | $588.00 (-8.41%) | $29,876 Land $675 Building $29,201 | $29,876 Land $675 Building $29,201 |
| 2022 | $642.00 |
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 96% of the US · lower than 97.9% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | CITY OF MERKEL serves 3,573 people · EPA ID TX2210002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF ABILENE |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli resolved · Jul 2018 |
|---|---|
| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 323 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 |
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