Taylor County property record for 117 Merlot Dr, Abilene, TX 79602 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 6 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 2015 |
| Square Footage | 5,051 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 30,536 sqft (0.701 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $638,000 (2020) |
| Tax Bill | $15,451.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | R4540000300 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Building Area | 5,051 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,060 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 4,689 sqft 1st Floor |
| 2nd Floor | 362 sqft 2nd Floor |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 2015 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Hip Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle Roof |
| Lot Area | 30,536 sqft (0.701 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 235 ft x 130 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Garage Area | 1,009 sqft Garage |
| Pool Area | 640 sqft Pool |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 1,259 sqft Porch |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central Heating |
| Street Address | 117 MERLOT DR |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79602-1284 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MOCKINGBIRD HILL ADDN, BLOCK A, LOT 3, ACRES .701 |
| Legal Subdivision | MOCKINGBIRD HILL ADDN |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Minor Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Blockgroup | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 13404 |
Source: Taylor County records · APN R4540000300
Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 117 MERLOT DR, ABILENE, TX 79602-1284 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Vesting | Owner is a Trust, Family Revocable Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Sep 24, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA |
| Feb 12, 2020 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA |
| Jul 20, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Construction Loan |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 12, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 12, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 20, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 20202271 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 07, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002271 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Property Address | 117 MERLOT DR, ABILENE, TX 79602-1284 |
| Document Number | 0000024317 |
| Map Reference | CAB 4 SL 181 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00024317 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Revocable Trust |
| Address | 117 MERLOT DR, ABILENE, TX 79602-1284 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Property Address | 117 MERLOT DR, ABILENE, TX 79602-1284 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Title Company | BIG COUNTY TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000017822 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00017822 |
| Name | FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ABILENE, TX 79606 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Feb 12, 2020 |
| Property Address | 117 MERLOT DR, ABILENE, TX 79602-1284 |
| Document Number | 0000002271 |
| Map Reference | CAB 4 SL 181 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 07, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00002271 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 7269, ABILENE, TX 79608-7269 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 117 MERLOT DR, ABILENE, TX 79602-1284 |
| Document Number | 0000002272 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00002272 |
| Name | FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Lender is also the Seller |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Jul 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 117 MERLOT DR, ABILENE, TX 79602-1284 |
| Document Number | 0000011874 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 11874 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Aug 08, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 7269 ABILENE TX 796087269, ABILENE, TX 79608-7269 |
Source: Taylor County records · Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Taylor County |
| Unified School District | Wylie 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 | $1,074,068 (+7.15%) Land $60,000 Building $1,014,068 | $1,074,068 (+7.15%) Land $60,000 Building $1,014,068 | |
| 2025 | $15,451.00 (+34.19%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,002,378 (+7.49%) Land $60,000 Building $942,378 | $1,002,378 (+7.49%) Land $60,000 Building $942,378 |
| 2024 | $932,536 (+5.53%) Land $60,000 Building $872,536 | $932,536 (+5.53%) Land $60,000 Building $872,536 | |
| 2023 | $11,514.00 (-5.55%) Homeowner's exemption | $883,637 Land $60,000 Building $823,637 | $883,637 Land $60,000 Building $823,637 |
| 2022 | $12,191.00 |
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