Taylor County property record for 1211 S 3rd, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,488 sqft · built 1933 |
| Lot Size | 0.643 acres (28,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $843 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Line of Credit Dec 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0600031000 |
| Primary APN | S0600031000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,488 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,488 sqft |
| Utility Area | 196 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1933 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1933 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 28,000 sqft (0.643 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 140 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 498 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|
| Street Address | 1211 S 3RD |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-4922 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL, BLOCK 41, LOT 9 - 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 41 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9-12 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2039 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1211 S 3RD, MERKEL, TX 79536-4922 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA |
| Dec 24, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIRST FIN'L BK&TR |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 25, 2006 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 25, 2006 |
| Deed Document Number | 200614168 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3257 / 499 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Property Address | 1211 S 3RD, MERKEL, TX 79536-4922 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000015328 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-00015328 |
| Name | FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MERKEL, TX 79536 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Sep 10, 2029 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Property Address | 1211 S 3RD, MERKEL, TX 79536-4922 |
| Document Number | 0000000005 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 24, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1211 S 3RD MERKEL TX 795364922, MERKEL, TX 79536-4922 |
| Document Number | 0000000005 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 5 |
| Name | FIRST FIN'L BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | MERKEL, TX 79536-3805 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jan 3, 2031 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $79,954 (+2.62%) Land $4,200 Building $75,754 | $79,954 (+2.62%) Land $4,200 Building $75,754 | |
| 2025 | $843.00 (+22.53%) Homeowner's exemption | $77,914 (+9.53%) Land $4,200 Building $73,714 | $77,914 (+9.53%) Land $4,200 Building $73,714 |
| 2024 | $71,134 (+6.37%) Land $4,200 Building $66,934 | $71,134 (+6.37%) Land $4,200 Building $66,934 | |
| 2023 | $688.00 (-20.65%) Homeowner's exemption | $66,872 Land $4,200 Building $62,672 | $66,872 Land $4,200 Building $62,672 |
| 2022 | $867.00 |
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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