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1301 S 3rd, Merkel, TX 79536 Property Records

Taylor County property record for 1301 S 3rd, Merkel, TX 79536 · Last verified August 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,820 sqft · built 1928
Lot Size0.161 acres (7,000 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$208,157 (Jan 2026)
Tax Bill$2,560 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2026 Mortgage
Jun 2023 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNS0600029700

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNS0600029700
Alternative APN
  • 15814

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,820 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,180 sqft
1st Floor Area1,116 sqft
2nd Floor Area704 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1928
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1928
Exterior MaterialCombination
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area7,000 sqft (0.161 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 70 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area360 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area40 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address1301 S 3RD
CityMERKEL
StateTX
Zip79536-4924
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL, BLOCK 40, LOT E1/2 OF LTS 1-2
Legal SubdivisionORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL
Legal Block40
Legal Lot NumberE1
JurisdictionTAYLOR TX
Township / Civil DivisionMERKEL
Census Block Group2
Census Block2038
Census Tract13601

Owner

Source: Taylor County records · APN S0600029700

Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1301 S 3RD, MERKEL, TX 79536-4924
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 05, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
FIRST FINANCIAL BANK
Jun 06, 2023Vendor's Lien, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
MOVEMENT MORTGAGE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 05, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 05, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 06, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202673
Prior Transfer DateSep 25, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc0000015319
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

January 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionTAYLOR TX
Property Address1301 S 3RD, MERKEL, TX 79536-4924
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 19, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address6913 LONGFELLOW RANCH RD, ODESSA, TX 79765-2329

Mortgage

Document Number0000000074
DateJan 05, 2026
Instrument2026-00000074
Lender
NameFIRST FINANCIAL BANK
TypeBank
AddressABILENE, TX 79606
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 01, 2056

June 2023: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document TypeVendor's Lien
JurisdictionTAYLOR TX
Recording DateJun 06, 2023
Property Address1301 S 3RD, MERKEL, TX 79536-4924
Document Number0000009136
Map ReferenceCAB 2 SL 139-C
Instrument DateJun 02, 2023
Instrument2023-00009136
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1301 S 3RD, MERKEL, TX 79536-4924

Mortgage

Document Number0000009137
DateJun 06, 2023
Instrument2023-00009137
Lender
NameMOVEMENT MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Special NotesSeller Financed
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 01, 2053

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Taylor County records · Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTexas
CountyTaylor County
MunicipalityMerkel Town
Unified School DistrictMerkel Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$211,320 (+1%)$271,376 (+41.26%) Land $1,400 Building $269,976
2025$2,560.00 (-0.7%) Homeowner's exemption$192,109 (+8.13%) Land $1,400 Building $190,709$192,109 (+8.13%) Land $1,400 Building $190,709
2024$177,658 (-11.97%) Land $1,400 Building $176,258$177,658 (-11.97%) Land $1,400 Building $176,258
2023$2,578.00 (-17.5%) Homeowner's exemption$201,819 (+22.54%) Land $1,400 Building $200,419$201,819 (+22.54%) Land $1,400 Building $200,419
2022$3,125.00 Homeowner's exemption$164,692 Land $1,400 Building $163,292$164,692 Land $1,400 Building $163,292

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Taylor County (48441C), updated June 11, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 484410136012, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 242 locations within about half a mile of this property

ProviderTechnologyDownload / Upload (Mbps)
Uniti GroupFiber2,000 / 2,000
AMG Technology Investment GroupFixed Wireless (unlicensed)1,000 / 1,000
Optimum CommunicationsCable940 / 35
VerizonFixed Wireless300 / 20
AT&TFixed Wireless100 / 20
StarlinkSatellite (low-earth orbit)280 / 30

May also be available at this address: Uniti Group. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.

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