1403 Sunset St, Merkel, TX 79536 Property Records

Taylor County property record for 1403 Sunset St, Merkel, TX 79536

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1.5 ba · 1,680 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size	0.227 acres (9,890 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Tax Bill	$1,021 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2026 Sale May 2021 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`S2100001600`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`S2100001600`
Alternative APN	`74189`

Interior

Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,680 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,080 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,680 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1955
Effective Year Built	Effective 1955
Exterior Material	Frame/Wood
Foundation Type	Slab (Mat/Raft)
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Galvanized Metal
Lot Area	9,890 sqft (0.227 acres)
Lot Dimensions	115 ft deep x 86 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	400 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	30 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1403 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 11&W10FT LT 12
Legal Subdivision	SUNSET PARK ADDN OF MERKEL
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	11,12
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Township / Civil Division	MERKEL
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2070
Census Tract	13601

Owner

Source: Taylor County records, as of October 13, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	1403 SUNSET ST, MERKEL, TX 79536-6809
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 8, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer FIRST TEXAS TITLE
May 12, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage COLEMAN COUNTY STATE BANK
Mar 13, 2026	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 8, 2026
Deed Sale	Sep 8, 2026
Deed Document Number	202619159
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Recording Date	Sep 8, 2026
Property Address	1403 SUNSET ST, MERKEL, TX 79536-6809
Document Number	0000019159
Instrument Date	Sep 8, 2026
Instrument	202619159
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 9, 2026
Title Company	FIRST TEXAS TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1403 SUNSET ST, MERKEL, TX 79536-6809

May 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Property Address	1403 SUNSET ST, MERKEL, TX 79536-6809
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 15, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000010193
Date	May 12, 2021
Instrument	2021-00010193

Lender

Name	COLEMAN COUNTY STATE BANK
Type	Bank
Address	ABILENE, TX 79608

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2051

March 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Recording Date	Mar 13, 2026
Property Address	1403 SUNSET ST, MERKEL, TX 79536-6809
Document Number	0000004923
Instrument Date	Mar 11, 2026
Instrument	2026-00004923
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 15, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1403 SUNSET ST, MERKEL, TX 79536-6809

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Family Trust
Address	1403 SUNSET ST, MERKEL, TX 79536-6809
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Texas
County	Taylor County
Municipality	Merkel Town
Unified School District	Merkel Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$105,918 (-1.04%) Land $3,462 Building $102,456	$105,918 (-1.04%) Land $3,462 Building $102,456
2025	$1,021.00 (+9.31%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Widower's exemption	$107,033 (+10.95%) Land $3,462 Building $103,571	$107,033 (+5.57%) Land $3,462 Building $103,571
2024		$96,473 (-1.16%) Land $3,462 Building $97,926	$101,388 (+3.87%) Land $3,462 Building $97,926
2023	$934.00 (-29.35%) Homeowner's exemption	$97,609 Land $3,462 Building $94,147	$97,609 Land $3,462 Building $94,147
2022	$1,322.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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