Jones County property record for 11967 FM 126 S, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,642 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 397 acres (17,328,168 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,420 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 107579-000 |
| Primary APN | 107579-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 3,642 sqft Total Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 1,540 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 17,328,168 sqft (397 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 560 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Electric |
| Account Number | 107579-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 11967 FM 126 S |
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-5207 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
| Legal Description | A0164 150 DEWITT, TRACT 16, ACRES 397.80 |
| Legal Tract | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | JONES TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HAWLEY-NOODLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2067 |
| Census Tract | 20500 |
11967 FM 126 S, an agricultural property, is owned by an individual.
Source: Jones County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 105 W BRADFORD LN, SWEETWATER, TX 79556-8233 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 11967 FM 126 S was $3,420, up 102.4% from the year before.
Source: Jones County assessment roll, as of February 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Jones County |
| Unified School District | Merkel Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,420.00 (+102.37%) | $204,380 (-75.24%) Land $29,840 Building $174,540 | $970,140 (+17.54%) Land $795,600 Building $174,540 |
| 2025 | $1,690.00 Additional exemption filed | $825,360 Land $636,480 Building $188,880 | $825,360 Land $636,480 Building $188,880 |
| 2023 | $825,360 Land $636,480 Building $188,880 | $825,360 Land $636,480 Building $188,880 | |
| 2022 | $1,642.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 11967 FM 126 S in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 2011 · 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 | 3 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 11967 FM 126 S is moderate, ranking above 64% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 64% of the US · above 49% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | SUN WSC serves 3,420 people · EPA ID TX2210015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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, as of December 31, 2025
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