Taylor County property record for 131 Kent, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial/Industrial |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,000 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,249 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Sale Mar 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0600015400 |
| Primary APN | S0600015400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,000 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
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| 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 |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 131 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 S1/2 OF LT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | S1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1085 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8202 COUNTY ROAD 516, MERKEL, TX 79536-5606 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, SIMPLIFILE LC E-RECORDING |
| Mar 31, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FIRST TEXAS TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 12, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000017124 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Property Address | 131 KENT, MERKEL, TX 79536-3611 |
| Document Number | 0000024613 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24613 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, SIMPLIFILE LC E-RECORDING |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 8202 COUNTY ROAD 516 MERKEL TX 795365606, MERKEL, TX 79536-5606 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 31, 2020 |
| Property Address | 131 KENT, MERKEL, TX 79536-3611 |
| Document Number | 0000005307 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5307 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST TEXAS TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 1004 COUNTY ROAD 410 MERKEL TX 795364637, MERKEL, TX 79536-4637 |
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 | $66,943 (+5.19%) Land $1,225 Building $65,718 | $66,943 (+5.19%) Land $1,225 Building $65,718 | |
| 2025 | $1,249.00 (+0.24%) | $63,641 (-0.05%) Land $1,225 Building $62,416 | $63,641 (-0.05%) Land $1,225 Building $62,416 |
| 2024 | $1,246.00 (-3.56%) | $63,674 (-3.04%) Land $1,225 Building $62,449 | $63,674 (-3.04%) Land $1,225 Building $62,449 |
| 2023 | $1,292.00 (+17.45%) | $65,670 Land $1,225 Building $64,445 | $65,670 Land $1,225 Building $64,445 |
| 2022 | $1,100.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 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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