Taylor County property record for 1401 Herring, Merkel, TX 79536 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,564 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.331 acres (14,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $168,589 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,617 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Mortgage Jan 2022 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S1150001100 |
| Primary APN | S1150001100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,564 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,564 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,400 sqft (0.331 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 810 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 810 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 254 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1401 HERRING |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-6805 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HERRING OF MERKEL, LOT 15-16 |
| Legal Subdivision | HERRING OF MERKEL |
| Legal Lot Number | 15-16 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2125 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records · APN S1150001100
Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 605, MERKEL, TX 79536-0605 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 08, 2023 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CITY BANK |
| Jan 04, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ABILENE TEACHERS FCU |
| Sep 21, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage MR COOPER |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 08, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 08, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20237326 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | May 08, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1401 HERRING, MERKEL, TX 79536-6805 |
| Document Number | 0000007326 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2 PG 250 |
| Instrument Date | May 05, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00007326 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1401 HERRING, MERKEL, TX 79536-6805 |
| Document Number | 0000007327 |
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| Date | May 08, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00007327 |
| Name | CITY BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2053 |
| Document Number | 0000007328 |
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| Date | May 08, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00007328 |
| Name | CITY BANK MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Property Address | 1401 HERRING, MERKEL, TX 79536-6805 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 11, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000000073 |
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| Date | Jan 04, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00000073 |
| Name | ABILENE TEACHERS FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ABILENE, TX 79606 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2032 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 21, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1401 HERRING, MERKEL, TX 79536-6805 |
| Document Number | 0000016311 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 16311 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 02, 2019 |
| Title Company | INSPIRE CLOSING SERVICES LLC, INSPIRE CLOSING SVCS LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1408 HERRING MERKEL TX 795366806, MERKEL, TX 79536-6806 |
| Document Number | 16312 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 16312 |
| Name | MR COOPER |
|---|---|
| Address | DALLAS, TX 75019 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 20, 2048 |
Source: Taylor County records · Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Taylor County |
| Municipality | Merkel Town |
| Unified School District | Merkel Independent School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $189,003 (-3.09%) Land $4,536 Building $184,467 | $189,003 (-3.09%) Land $4,536 Building $184,467 | |
| 2025 | $2,617.00 (-11.41%) Homeowner's exemption | $195,020 (+9.89%) Land $4,536 Building $190,484 | $195,020 (+9.89%) Land $4,536 Building $190,484 |
| 2024 | $177,464 (+18.25%) Land $4,536 Building $172,928 | $177,464 (+18.25%) Land $4,536 Building $172,928 | |
| 2023 | $2,954.00 (+155.54%) Homeowner's exemption | $150,075 Land $4,536 Building $145,539 | $150,075 Land $4,536 Building $145,539 |
| 2022 | $1,156.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 223 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Uniti Group | Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Optimum Communications | Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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