Taylor County property record for 1312 N 2nd, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,056 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.482 acres (21,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $609 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0600006600 |
| Primary APN | S0600006600 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,056 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,064 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,056 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 21,000 sqft (0.482 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 140 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 752 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1312 N 2ND |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-3219 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL, BLOCK 10, LOT 7-8-9 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7-8 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1079 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
1312 N 2nd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2024.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1312 N 2ND, MERKEL, TX 79536-3219 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 6, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000012215 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Oct 3, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1312 N 2ND, MERKEL, TX 79536-3219 |
| Document Number | 0000018658 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00018658 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 202 N MAPLE ST, TRENT, TX 79561-4038 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 1312 N 2ND, MERKEL, TX 79536-3219 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1312 N 2nd was $609.
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 | $36,121 (-47.7%) Land $3,360 Building $32,761 | $36,121 (-52.71%) Land $3,360 Building $32,761 | |
| 2025 | $609.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $69,060 (+1%) Land $3,360 Building $73,017 | $76,377 (+21.65%) Land $3,360 Building $73,017 |
| 2024 | $62,782 (+7.72%) Land $3,360 Building $59,422 | $62,782 (+7.72%) Land $3,360 Building $59,422 | |
| 2023 | $1,147.00 (+32.6%) | $58,284 Land $3,360 Building $54,924 | $58,284 Land $3,360 Building $54,924 |
| 2022 | $865.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1312 N 2nd 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 1312 N 2nd 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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