Taylor County property record for 1404 Herring, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,288 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.248 acres (10,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $45,700 (Jan 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,609 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S1150000200 |
| Primary APN | S1150000200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,288 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,508 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,800 sqft (0.248 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 220 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1404 HERRING |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-6806 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HERRING OF MERKEL, LOT 3 & W30 LT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | HERRING OF MERKEL |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,2 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2119 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records · APN S1150000200
Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1404 HERRING, MERKEL, TX 79536-6806 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 26, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 26, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 30, 2011 |
| Deed Document Number | 20121178 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 14, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001178 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $86,632 (+5.68%) Land $3,780 Building $82,852 | $86,632 (+5.68%) Land $3,780 Building $82,852 | |
| 2025 | $1,609.00 (+13.07%) | $81,975 (+7.4%) Land $3,780 Building $78,195 | $81,975 (+7.4%) Land $3,780 Building $78,195 |
| 2024 | $76,328 (+5.6%) Land $3,780 Building $72,548 | $76,328 (+5.6%) Land $3,780 Building $72,548 | |
| 2023 | $1,423.00 (-11.28%) | $72,280 Land $3,780 Building $68,500 | $72,280 Land $3,780 Building $68,500 |
| 2022 | $1,604.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of June 11, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| 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 |
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 as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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.
Based on FCC filings for 223 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF MERKEL serves 3,573 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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