Taylor County property record for 1126 Bettis, Merkel, TX 79536 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 984 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 1.03 acres (45,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $291 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0700000100 |
| Primary APN | S0700000100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 984 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 984 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 45,000 sqft |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 375 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 375 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 224 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1126 BETTIS |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-3300 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BETTES HEIGHTS, BLOCK A, LOT W 1/2 |
| Legal Subdivision | BETTES HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | W |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records · APN S0700000100
Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1126 BETTIS, MERKEL, TX 79536-3300 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 16, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001036 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Taylor County records · Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Taylor County |
| Unified School District | Merkel Independent School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $58,802 (+2.65%) Land $4,253 Building $54,549 | $58,802 (+2.65%) Land $4,253 Building $54,549 | |
| 2025 | $291.00 (+17.81%) Homeowner's exemption | $57,282 (+6.48%) Land $4,253 Building $53,029 | $57,282 (+6.48%) Land $4,253 Building $53,029 |
| 2024 | $53,794 (+5.85%) Land $4,253 Building $49,541 | $53,794 (+5.85%) Land $4,253 Building $49,541 | |
| 2023 | $247.00 (-62.17%) Homeowner's exemption | $50,820 Land $4,253 Building $46,567 | $50,820 Land $4,253 Building $46,567 |
| 2018 | $653.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Taylor County (48441C), updated June 11, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 49% of the US · above 23% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 1,316 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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