11998 Merlin Dr, Sanger, TX 76266 Property Records

Denton County property record for 11998 Merlin Dr, Sanger, TX 76266

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,315 sqft · built 2000
Lot Size	6.26 acres (272,686 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$965,846 (Jun 2023)
Tax Bill	$19,963 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2023 Mortgage Apr 2022 Mortgage + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`R188816 371978`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`R188816 371978`
Alternative APNs	`SS0154A-000000-0000-0007-0000` `SS0154A-000000-0000-0007` `R188816` `890049`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	4.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	4,315 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	5,184 sqft
1st Floor Area	2,311 sqft
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2000
Effective Year Built	Effective 2000
Exterior Material	Brick Veneer
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	272,686 sqft
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	870 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Pool Type	Pool with Hot Tub/Spa
Pool Area	1 sqft
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	304 sqft
Patio Area	60 sqft
Balcony Area	280 sqft
Outdoor Kitchen / BBQ	Outdoor Kitchen / BBQ
Total Buildings	3 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	11998 MERLIN DR
City	SANGER
State	TX
Zip	76266-7922
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	BAR V. K. AIR RANCH ESTATES LOT 7
Legal Subdivision	BAR V. K. AIR RANCH ESTATES
Legal Lot Number	7
Jurisdiction	DENTON TX
Township / Civil Division	SANGER
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3024
Census Tract	20204

Owner

Source: Denton County records, as of September 14, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	11998 MERLIN DR, SANGER, TX 76266-7922
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 20, 2023	Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage J PHILIPS MORTGAGE INC
Apr 1, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CERTAINTY HOME LOANS LLC
Aug 26, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage FROST BANK
May 30, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Sep 14, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Aug 26, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage ADDISON FINANCIAL CENTER

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 20, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 20, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 26, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202363213
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 16, 2015
Prior Transfer Doc	0000007689
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2023: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document Type	Vendor's Lien
Jurisdiction	DENTON TX
Recording Date	Jun 20, 2023
Property Address	11998 MERLIN DR, SANGER, TX 76266-7922
Document Number	0000063213
Map Reference	CAB M PG 44
Instrument Date	Jun 15, 2023
Instrument	2023-063213
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 5, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	11998 MERLIN DR, SANGER, TX 76266-7922

Mortgage

Document Number	0000063214
Date	Jun 20, 2023
Instrument	2023-063214

Lender

Name	J PHILIPS MORTGAGE INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Special Notes	Seller Financed

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2053

Mortgage

Document Number	0000063215
Date	Jun 20, 2023
Instrument	2023-063215

Lender

Name	CERTIFIED FUNDING LP
Type	Lending Institution
Address	DALLAS, TX 75252

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	Jun 15, 2038

April 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DENTON TX
Property Address	11998 MERLIN DR, SANGER, TX 76266-7922
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 15, 2022
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000048224
Date	Apr 1, 2022
Instrument	2022-048224

Lender

Name	CERTAINTY HOME LOANS LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	PLANO, TX 75024

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2052

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DENTON TX
Property Address	11998 MERLIN DR, SANGER, TX 76266-7922
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 7, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	11998 MERLIN DR, SANGER, TX 76266-7922

Mortgage

Document Number	0000131183
Date	Aug 26, 2020
Instrument	2020-131183

Lender

Name	FROST BANK
Type	Bank
Address	SAN ANTONIO, TX 78296

Agreement

Type	Construction Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

May 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DENTON TX
Property Address	11998 MERLIN DR, SANGER, TX 76266-7922
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000062639
Date	May 30, 2017
Instrument	2017-062639

Lender

Name	JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	COLUMBUS, OH 43240

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

September 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DENTON TX
Property Address	11998 MERLIN DR, SANGER, TX 76266-7922
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000109769
Date	Sep 14, 2018
Instrument	2018-109769

Lender

Name	JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	COLUMBUS, OH 43240

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Sep 22, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DENTON TX
Property Address	11998 MERLIN DR, SANGER, TX 76266-7922
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000131178
Date	Aug 26, 2020
Instrument	2020-131178

Lender

Name	ADDISON FINANCIAL CENTER
Address	SAN ANTONIO, TX 78296

Agreement

Type	Construction Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Denton County assessment roll, as of September 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Texas
County	Denton County
Unified School District	Sanger Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$1,711,213 (+7.35%) Land $503,555 Building $1,251,682	$1,755,237 (-2.69%) Land $503,555 Building $1,251,682
2025	$19,963.00 (+191.18%) Homeowner's exemption	$1,594,113 (+73.61%) Land $503,555 Building $1,300,178	$1,803,733 (+96.44%) Land $503,555 Building $1,300,178
2023	$6,856.00 (-26.63%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption	$918,233 (+16.94%) Land $265,880 Building $652,353	$918,233 (+16.94%) Land $265,880 Building $652,353
2022	$9,345.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption	$785,227 Land $272,285 Building $512,942	$785,227 Land $272,285 Building $512,942

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 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
Community Rating System	Class 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	8 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	High above 73% of the US · above 64% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood	0.3% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	BAR V K WATER WORKS private · serves 108 people · EPA ID TX0610116
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Mar 2023
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 32 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Nortex Communications Company Fiber	2,000 / 2,000
Nextlink Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 500
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless	500 / 100
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
ElektraFi Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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