Taylor County property record for 1209 N 4th, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 936 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $94,211 (Jun 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,867 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2025 Mortgage Oct 2023 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0600004800 |
| Primary APN | S0600004800 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 936 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,500 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 78 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1209 N 4TH |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-3410 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL, BLOCK 6, LOT 111 REP |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 111 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1067 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1209 N 4TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-3410 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | His Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2025 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CORNERSTONE FIRST MORTGAGE INC |
| Oct 17, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Apr 19, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 19, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202511036 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000006050 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1209 N 4TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-3410 |
| Document Number | 0000011036 |
| Map Reference | CAB 5 SL 151 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 17, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00011036 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1209 N 4TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-3410 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1209 N 4TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-3410 |
| Document Number | 0000011037 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00011037 |
| Name | CORNERSTONE FIRST MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Property Address | 1209 N 4TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-3410 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1209 N 4TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-3410 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000017302 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00017302 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 163 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2037 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1209 N 4TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-3410 |
| Document Number | 0000006050 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6050 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1209 N 4TH MERKEL TX 795363410, MERKEL, TX 79536-3410 |
| Document Number | 6051 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6051 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Apr 18, 2037 |
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 | $98,649 (+3.72%) Land $1,680 Building $96,969 | $98,649 (+3.72%) Land $1,680 Building $96,969 | |
| 2025 | $1,867.00 (+13.5%) | $95,113 (+7.92%) Land $1,680 Building $93,433 | $95,113 (+7.92%) Land $1,680 Building $93,433 |
| 2024 | $88,133 (+5.46%) Land $3,360 Building $84,773 | $88,133 (+5.46%) Land $3,360 Building $84,773 | |
| 2023 | $1,645.00 (-0.18%) | $83,572 Land $3,360 Building $80,212 | $83,572 Land $3,360 Building $80,212 |
| 2022 | $1,648.00 |
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 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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