Taylor County property record for 1211 S 2nd, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,180 sqft · built 1934 |
| Lot Size | 0.224 acres (9,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $56,400 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $833 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage Jun 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0600027900 |
| Primary APN | S0600027900 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,180 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,180 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1934 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1934 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,750 sqft (0.224 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 1211 S 2ND ST |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79602 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL, BLOCK 36, LOT W75 11-12, W75 N 1/2 10, S5.5 N25 E65 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 36 |
| Legal Lot Number | W75 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2040 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
1211 S 2nd is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2021.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 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 | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1211 S 2ND, MERKEL, TX 79536-4917 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2021 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Jun 5, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 1, 2008 |
| Deed Document Number | 202128388 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000028388 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1211 S 2ND, MERKEL, TX 79536-4917 |
| Document Number | 0000028388 |
| Map Reference | DOC 2017-9047 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00028388 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1211 S 2ND, MERKEL, TX 79536-4917 |
| Document Number | 0000028389 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00028389 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Jun 5, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1211 S 2ND, MERKEL, TX 79536-4917 |
| Document Number | 0000009047 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 9047 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 6, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 278 S PIONEER DR ABILENE TX 796051519, ABILENE, TX 79605-1519 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1211 S 2nd was $833.
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 | $35,350 (-16.75%) Land $1,950 Building $33,400 | $35,350 (-16.75%) Land $1,950 Building $33,400 | |
| 2025 | $833.00 | $42,460 (+17.09%) Land $1,950 Building $40,510 | $42,460 (+17.09%) Land $1,950 Building $40,510 |
| 2024 | $36,263 (+8.6%) Land $1,950 Building $34,313 | $36,263 (+8.6%) Land $1,950 Building $34,313 | |
| 2023 | $657.00 (+66.33%) | $33,391 Land $1,950 Building $31,441 | $33,391 Land $1,950 Building $31,441 |
| 2022 | $395.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1211 S 2nd 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 1211 S 2nd 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 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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