Taylor County property record for 140 Merchant St, Abilene, TX 79603
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,356 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.196 acres (8,540 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,946 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 85100002600 |
| Primary APN | 85100002600 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Units | 6 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,356 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,356 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Frame/Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 8,540 sqft (0.196 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 61 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 136 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 140 MERCHANT ST |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79603-7462 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Description | OT ABILENE BLK 206 CRAFT, BLOCK 2-1, LOT 6 & N11 LT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | OT ABILENE BLK 206 CRAFT |
| Legal Block | 2-1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6,5 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
140 Merchant St, a residential property, is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2021.
Source: Taylor County records, as of October 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 6082, TYLER, TX 75711-6082 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Deed Document Number | 202127283 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 140 Merchant St was $2,946, down 21.9% from the year before.
Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Municipality | Abilene City |
| County | Taylor County |
| Unified School District | Abilene Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $132,488 (+1.91%) Land $9,394 Building $123,094 | $132,488 (+1.91%) Land $9,394 Building $123,094 | |
| 2025 | $2,946.00 (-21.92%) | $130,000 (-20.71%) Land $9,394 Building $120,606 | $130,000 (-20.71%) Land $9,394 Building $120,606 |
| 2024 | $3,773.00 (+3.03%) | $163,951 (+3.2%) Land $4,270 Building $159,681 | $163,951 (+3.2%) Land $4,270 Building $159,681 |
| 2023 | $3,662.00 (-4.93%) | $158,870 Land $4,270 Building $154,600 | $158,870 Land $4,270 Building $154,600 |
| 2022 | $3,852.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 140 Merchant St 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 | 5 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.
The area around 140 Merchant St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 ABILENE serves 130,501 people · EPA ID TX2210001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Feb 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 322 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 940 / 35 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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