Taylor County property record for 1112 S 2nd, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,103 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.482 acres (21,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $21,900 (Apr 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $567 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0600021200 |
| Primary APN | S0600021200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,103 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,103 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 21,000 sqft (0.482 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 1112 S 2ND ST |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79602-1412 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL, BLOCK 28, LOT 13-14&15 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 28 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
1112 S 2nd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2006.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1112 S 2ND, MERKEL, TX 79536-5120 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 17, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 17, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20066853 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3217 / 280 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 1, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0032170280 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1112 S 2nd was $567 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 | $69,529 (+1%) | $76,116 (-1.32%) Land $3,360 Building $72,756 | |
| 2025 | $567.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $63,208 (+1%) Land $3,360 Building $73,776 | $77,136 (+7.75%) Land $3,360 Building $73,776 |
| 2024 | $57,462 (-14.96%) Land $3,360 Building $68,230 | $71,590 (+5.95%) Land $3,360 Building $68,230 | |
| 2023 | $545.00 (-9.62%) Homeowner's exemption | $67,567 Land $3,360 Building $64,207 | $67,567 Land $3,360 Building $64,207 |
| 2022 | $603.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1112 S 2nd 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 1112 S 2nd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.8% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 220 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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