Taylor County property record for 1403 Herring, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,906 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.248 acres (10,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,228 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,990 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Mortgage Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S1150001000 |
| Primary APN | S1150001000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,906 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,906 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,800 sqft (0.248 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 280 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1403 HERRING |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-6805 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HERRING OF MERKEL, LOT 14 & E30 LT 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | HERRING OF MERKEL |
| Legal Lot Number | 14,13 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2125 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1403 HERRING, MERKEL, TX 79536-6805 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC |
| Sep 14, 2020 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 10, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 10, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 14, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202411706 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 11, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000016995 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Property Address | 1403 HERRING, MERKEL, TX 79536-6805 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1403 HERRING, MERKEL, TX 79536-6805 |
| Document Number | 0000023576 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00023576 |
| Name | MORTGAGE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SOUTHLAKE, TX 76092 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1403 HERRING, MERKEL, TX 79536-6805 |
| Document Number | 0000016995 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2 PG 250 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00016995 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST TEXAS TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1432 COUNTY ROAD 415, 1432, MERKEL, TX 79536-4632 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1403 HERRING, MERKEL, TX 79536-6805 |
| Document Number | 0000016996 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00016996 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
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 | $213,940 (-0.03%) Land $3,780 Building $210,160 | $213,940 (-0.03%) Land $3,780 Building $210,160 | |
| 2025 | $2,990.00 (+21.5%) Homeowner's exemption | $214,011 (+13.99%) Land $3,780 Building $210,231 | $214,011 (+10.11%) Land $3,780 Building $210,231 |
| 2024 | $187,743 (+1.21%) Land $3,780 Building $190,575 | $194,355 (+4.77%) Land $3,780 Building $190,575 | |
| 2023 | $2,461.00 (-18.08%) | $185,500 Land $3,780 Building $181,720 | $185,500 Land $3,780 Building $181,720 |
| 2022 | $3,004.00 |
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 98% of the US · lower than 98.8% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 223 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Uniti Group Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Optimum Communications Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AMG Technology Investment Group, Taylor Electric Cooperative.
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