Taylor County property record for 1212 S 3rd, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,887 sqft · built 1934 |
| Lot Size | 0.155 acres (6,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $150,941 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $920 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0600027400 |
| Primary APN | S0600027400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,887 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,467 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 420 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1934 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1934 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 6,750 sqft (0.155 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 90 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1212 S 3RD |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-4923 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL, BLOCK 36, LOT W90 OF S25 LT8&W90 LT 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 36 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2040 |
| 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 | 1212 S 3RD, MERKEL, TX 79536-4923 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202312549 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 31, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000012549 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1212 S 3RD, MERKEL, TX 79536-4923 |
| Document Number | 0000012549 |
| Map Reference | CAB 2 SL 139-C |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00012549 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1212 S 3RD, MERKEL, TX 79536-4923 |
| Document Number | 0000012550 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00012550 |
| Name | FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2053 |
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 | $90,213 (+6.3%) Land $1,350 Building $88,863 | $90,213 (+5.01%) Land $1,350 Building $88,863 | |
| 2025 | $920.00 (-38.21%) Homeowner's exemption | $84,863 (+1%) Land $1,350 Building $84,560 | $85,910 (+11.36%) Land $1,350 Building $84,560 |
| 2024 | $77,148 (+1.98%) Land $1,350 Building $75,798 | $77,148 (+1.98%) Land $1,350 Building $75,798 | |
| 2023 | $1,489.00 | $75,649 (+13.2%) Land $1,350 Building $74,299 | $75,649 (+13.2%) Land $1,350 Building $74,299 |
| 2022 | $1,489.00 | $66,826 Land $1,350 Building $65,476 | $66,826 Land $1,350 Building $65,476 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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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