Taylor County property record for 123 Kent, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial/Industrial |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,625 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $73,815 (Dec 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $748 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Re-recorded Document Apr 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0600036800 |
| Primary APN | S0600036800 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,625 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,625 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 3,500 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 123 KENT |
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| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-3611 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Mixed Use Commercial/Industrial |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL, BLOCK 21, LOT S 1/2 OF 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | S |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1085 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
123 Kent, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in December 2025.
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 | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5920 COUNTY ROAD 410, MERKEL, TX 79536-5660 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 11, 2021 | Re-recorded Document |
| Apr 5, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FIRST FIN'L BK&TR |
| Jan 7, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 16, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 16, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202523704 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 4, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000016984 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Re-recorded Document |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | May 11, 2021 |
| Property Address | 123 KENT, MERKEL, TX 79536-3611 |
| Document Number | 0000010080 |
| Map Reference | CAB 2 SL 139-C |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00010080 |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1532 FM 126, 1532, MERKEL, TX 79536-6137 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 23 KENT, MERKEL, TX 79536 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 123 KENT, MERKEL, TX 79536-3611 |
| Document Number | 0000006792 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 6792 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 7, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 123 KENT MERKEL TX 795363611, MERKEL, TX 79536-3611 |
| Document Number | 6793 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 6793 |
| Name | FIRST FIN'L BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | SWEETWATER, TX 79556-0660 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Apr 4, 2031 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Jan 7, 2019 |
| Property Address | 123 KENT, MERKEL, TX 79536-3611 |
| Document Number | 0000000185 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 185 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 1, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 609 RUNNELS MERKEL TX 795363422, MERKEL, TX 79536-3422 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 123 Kent was $748, up 0.7% from the year before.
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 | $40,068 (+5.12%) Land $1,225 Building $38,843 | $40,068 (+5.12%) Land $1,225 Building $38,843 | |
| 2025 | $748.00 (+0.67%) | $38,115 (+0.37%) Land $1,225 Building $36,890 | $38,115 (+0.37%) Land $1,225 Building $36,890 |
| 2024 | $743.00 (-3.51%) | $37,975 (-2.99%) Land $1,225 Building $36,750 | $37,975 (-2.99%) Land $1,225 Building $36,750 |
| 2023 | $770.00 (+15.96%) | $39,147 Land $1,225 Building $37,922 | $39,147 Land $1,225 Building $37,922 |
| 2022 | $664.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 123 Kent 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 123 Kent is low, with 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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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