Taylor County property record for 1401 Sunset St, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,671 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.238 acres (10,350 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,227 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S2100001700 |
| Primary APN | S2100001700 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,671 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,671 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,350 sqft (0.238 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 252 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1401 SUNSET ST |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-6809 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUNSET PARK ADDN OF MERKEL, BLOCK 2, LOT E90 LT 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNSET PARK ADDN OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2070 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1401 SUNSET ST, MERKEL, TX 79536-6809 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Deed Document Number | 202112749 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1401 SUNSET ST, MERKEL, TX 79536-6809 |
| Document Number | 0000012749 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2 PG 363 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00012749 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 28, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 631 N 2ND, 631, MERKEL, TX 79536-4213 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1401 SUNSET ST, MERKEL, TX 79536-6809 |
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 | $115,739 (+3.09%) Land $3,623 Building $112,116 | $115,739 (+2.35%) Land $3,623 Building $112,116 | |
| 2025 | $1,227.00 (-37.4%) Homeowner's exemption | $112,273 (+1%) Land $3,623 Building $109,464 | $113,087 (+10.8%) Land $3,623 Building $109,464 |
| 2024 | $102,066 (+2.48%) Land $3,623 Building $98,443 | $102,066 (+2.48%) Land $3,623 Building $98,443 | |
| 2023 | $1,960.00 (-11.07%) | $99,598 Land $3,623 Building $95,975 | $99,598 Land $3,623 Building $95,975 |
| 2022 | $2,204.00 |
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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.3% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 323 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Access Fiber.
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