Taylor County property record for 1207 S 4th, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,222 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,689 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2024 Transfer Oct 2022 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0600035300 |
| Primary APN | S0600035300 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,222 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,420 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,222 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Exterior Material | Frame/Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 198 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1207 S 4TH |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-4913 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL, BLOCK 50, LOT E50 LT 12 &50X80 ADJ |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 50 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2050 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records, as of October 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1207 S 4TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-4913 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Oct 3, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Sep 16, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer BIG COUNTRY TITLE |
| Jul 15, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer OTHER |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Prior Sale | May 1, 2006 |
| Deed Document Number | 202120920 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000017121 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Oct 8, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1207 S 4TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-4913 |
| Document Number | 0000017121 |
| Map Reference | CAB 2 SL 139-C |
| Instrument Date | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00017121 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1207 S 4TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-4913 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1207 S 4TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-4913 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Oct 3, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1207 S 4TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-4913 |
| Document Number | 0000020558 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 3, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00020558 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 208, NOVICE, TX 79538-0208 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 15838 COUNTY ROAD 421, MERKEL, TX 79536-3748 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1207 S 4TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-4913 |
| Document Number | 0000020920 |
| Map Reference | CAB 2 SL 139-C |
| Instrument Date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00020920 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Title Company | BIG COUNTRY TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 412 LOCUST, MERKEL, TX 79536-5110 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3602 ROLLING GREEN DR APT 1318, 1318, ABILENE, TX 79606-7947 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1207 S 4TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-4913 |
| Document Number | 0000012434 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 12434 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 412 LOCUST MERKEL TX 795365110, MERKEL, TX 79536-5110 |
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 | $160,562 (+8.66%) Land $1,200 Building $159,362 | $160,562 (+8.66%) Land $1,200 Building $159,362 | |
| 2025 | $1,689.00 (-27.26%) Homeowner's exemption | $147,759 (+10.13%) Land $1,200 Building $146,559 | $147,759 (+10.13%) Land $1,200 Building $146,559 |
| 2024 | $134,162 (+13.75%) Land $1,200 Building $132,962 | $134,162 (+13.75%) Land $1,200 Building $132,962 | |
| 2023 | $2,322.00 (-16.47%) | $117,944 Land $1,200 Building $116,744 | $117,944 Land $1,200 Building $116,744 |
| 2022 | $2,780.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 242 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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