Taylor County property record for 1404 Heath, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,372 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.305 acres (13,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $74,300 (Sep 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $984 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S2100000800 |
| Primary APN | S2100000800 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,372 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,912 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,372 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,300 sqft (0.305 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 175 ft deep x 76 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 540 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1404 HEATH |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-6804 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUNSET PARK ADDN OF MERKEL, BLOCK 2, LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNSET PARK ADDN OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| 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 | 1404 HEATH, MERKEL, TX 79536-6804 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 24, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 24, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200717901 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 21, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000017901 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Property Address | 1404 HEATH, MERKEL, TX 79536-6804 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000001985 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00001985 |
| Name | VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | HENDERSON, NV 89052 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 255 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2041 |
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 | $148,716 (+7.64%) Land $4,190 Building $144,526 | $148,716 (+2.77%) Land $4,190 Building $144,526 | |
| 2025 | $984.00 (+7.66%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $138,162 (+1%) | $144,704 (+8.34%) Land $4,190 Building $140,514 |
| 2024 | $914.00 (+3.51%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $125,602 (-0.59%) Land $4,190 Building $129,370 | $133,560 (+5.7%) Land $4,190 Building $129,370 |
| 2023 | $883.00 (-24.91%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $126,353 Land $4,190 Building $122,163 | $126,353 Land $4,190 Building $122,163 |
| 2022 | $1,176.00 |
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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