Taylor County property record for 1281 N 14th, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 966 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.321 acres (14,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $59 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0700003400 |
| Primary APN | S0700003400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 966 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 966 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,000 sqft (0.321 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 70 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|
| Street Address | 1281 N 14TH |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-3321 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BETTES HEIGHTS, BLOCK M, LOT LTS 1 & 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | BETTES HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | M |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
1281 N 14th is owned by an individual who acquired it in January 2014.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 242, ARGYLE, TX 76226-7902 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 22, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000009192 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1281 N 14th was $59.
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 | $4,134 (-2.89%) Land $1,890 Building $2,244 | $4,134 (-2.89%) Land $1,890 Building $2,244 | |
| 2025 | $59.00 | $4,257 (+11.85%) Land $1,890 Building $2,367 | $4,257 (+11.85%) Land $1,890 Building $2,367 |
| 2024 | $3,806 (+3.65%) Land $1,890 Building $1,916 | $3,806 (+3.65%) Land $1,890 Building $1,916 | |
| 2023 | $51.00 (-10.53%) | $3,672 Land $1,890 Building $1,782 | $3,672 Land $1,890 Building $1,782 |
| 2022 | $57.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1281 N 14th 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 1281 N 14th is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 85% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 56 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
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