Taylor County property record for 1206 N 6th, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.204 acres (8,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $170 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Sale Mar 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0800000200 |
| Primary APN | S0800000200 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 720 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,900 sqft (0.204 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 89 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 1206 N 6TH |
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| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-3429 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BROWN OF COLLEGE - MERKEL, BLOCK 24, LOT W89 OF LTS 6 & 7,OUTLOT A |
| Legal Subdivision | BROWN OF COLLEGE - MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | W |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Bankhead Highway Historic District listed 1998 · 13 contributing resources · NRIS 98001414 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1206 N 6th is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2017.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1206 N 6TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-3429 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Mar 30, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 30, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 30, 2017 |
| Deed Document Number | 20174965 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Feb 22, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1206 N 6TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-3429 |
| Document Number | 0000002543 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2543 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 15, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 609 RUNNELS MERKEL TX 795363422, MERKEL, TX 79536-3422 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1206 N 6TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-3429 |
| Document Number | 0000004965 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 4965 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 23, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1206 N 6TH MERKEL TX 795363429, MERKEL, TX 79536-3429 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1206 N 6th was $170 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 | $29,430 (-3.07%) Land $1,780 Building $27,650 | $29,430 (-3.07%) Land $1,780 Building $27,650 | |
| 2025 | $170.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $30,362 (+6.95%) Land $1,780 Building $28,582 | $30,362 (+6.95%) Land $1,780 Building $28,582 |
| 2024 | $28,390 (+5.67%) Land $1,780 Building $26,610 | $28,390 (+5.67%) Land $1,780 Building $26,610 | |
| 2023 | $149.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $26,866 Land $1,780 Building $25,086 | $26,866 Land $1,780 Building $25,086 |
| 2018 | $125.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1206 N 6th 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 1206 N 6th 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 142 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 |
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