Taylor County property record for 126 FM 126, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,268 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 1.25 acres (54,450 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $120,011 (Apr 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,878 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Mortgage Jul 2025 Mortgage + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R8100001200 |
| Primary APN | R8100001200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,268 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 708 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 560 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 54,450 sqft |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 616 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 224 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 126 FM 126 |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-4341 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NORTH MERKEL ESTATES, LOT 1.25 ACRES OF LT 12, ACRES 1.25 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH MERKEL ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,12 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 13602 |
126 FM 126 is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2024.
Source: Taylor County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1202 CANTERBURY DR, ABILENE, TX 79602-4205 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
| Jul 17, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
| Apr 1, 2024 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · FHA Mortgage PRIMELENDING |
| Jul 31, 2023 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer SERVICELINK CRS, SERVICELINK LLC |
| Mar 21, 2023 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Nov 5, 2021 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · FHA Mortgage PRIMELENDING |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 2023 |
| Deed Document Number | 20245102 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 21, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000004253 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Property Address | 126 FM 126, MERKEL, TX 79536-4341 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 126 FM 126, MERKEL, TX 79536-4341 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000013312 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00013312 |
| Name | DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 354 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Property Address | 126 FM 126, MERKEL, TX 79536-4341 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 126 FM 126, MERKEL, TX 79536-4341 |
| Document Number | 0000012889 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 17, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00012889 |
| Name | DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 1, 2024 |
| Property Address | 126 FM 126, MERKEL, TX 79536-4341 |
| Document Number | 0000005102 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1443 PG 499 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 28, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00005102 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Title Company | BIG COUNTRY TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2000 N CLASSEN BLVD STE 3200, 3200, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73106-6034 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1202 CANTERBURY DR, ABILENE, TX 79602-4205 |
| Document Number | 0000005103 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 1, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00005103 |
| Name | PRIMELENDING |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Jul 31, 2023 |
| Property Address | 126 FM 126, MERKEL, TX 79536-4341 |
| Document Number | 0000012498 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1443 PG 499 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00012498 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK CRS, SERVICELINK LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4425 PONCE DE LEON BLVD, CORAL GABLES, FL 33146-1837 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2000 N CLASSEN BLVD STE 3200, 3200, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73106-6034 |
| Mail Care Of | INFORMATION SYSTEMS NETWORKS CORP ISN |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 21, 2023 |
| Property Address | 126 FM 126, MERKEL, TX 79536-4341 |
| Document Number | 0000004253 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00004253 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3637 SENTARA WAY, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23452-4262 |
| Mail Care Of | LOANCARE LLC |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 126 FM 126, MERKEL, TX 79536-4341 |
| Document Number | 0000024992 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1443 PG 499 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00024992 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 126 FM 126, MERKEL, TX 79536-4341 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000024993 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00024993 |
| Name | PRIMELENDING |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Document Number | 0000024994 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00024994 |
| Name | TEXAS STATE AFFORDABLE HSNG CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | AUSTIN, TX 78752 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 36 Months |
| Due | Nov 4, 2024 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 126 FM 126 was $1,878, down 32.6% from the year before.
Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Taylor County |
| Unified School District | Merkel Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $134,519 (+0.52%) Land $5,445 Building $129,074 | $134,519 (+0.52%) Land $5,445 Building $129,074 | |
| 2025 | $1,878.00 (-32.64%) | $133,817 (-32.9%) Land $5,445 Building $128,372 | $133,817 (-32.9%) Land $5,445 Building $128,372 |
| 2024 | $2,788.00 (+6.66%) | $199,439 (+7.71%) Land $5,445 Building $193,994 | $199,439 (+7.71%) Land $5,445 Building $193,994 |
| 2023 | $2,614.00 (-7.21%) | $185,163 Land $5,445 Building $179,718 | $185,163 Land $5,445 Building $179,718 |
| 2022 | $2,817.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 126 FM 126 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 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 126 FM 126 is low, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 87% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | SUN WSC serves 3,420 people · EPA ID TX2210015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 17 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Access Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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