Taylor County property record for 1405 Herring, Merkel, TX 79536 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,660 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.248 acres (10,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $123,100 (Jun 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $2,683 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S1150000900 |
| Primary APN | S1150000900 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,660 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,660 sqft |
| Utility Area | 200 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| 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 | Detached |
| Garage Area | 500 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 284 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1405 HERRING |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-6805 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HERRING OF MERKEL, LOT 12 & W30 LT 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | HERRING OF MERKEL |
| Legal Lot Number | 12,13 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2125 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records · APN S1150000900
Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1405 HERRING, MERKEL, TX 79536-6805 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 30, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20109208 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 24, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000009208 |
| 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 | $218,230 (+1%) | $239,464 (+12.66%) Land $3,780 Building $235,684 | |
| 2025 | $2,683.00 (-24.23%) Homeowner's exemption | $198,391 (+1%) Land $3,780 Building $208,768 | $212,548 (+5.97%) Land $3,780 Building $208,768 |
| 2024 | $180,355 (+0.26%) Land $3,780 Building $196,794 | $200,574 (+11.5%) Land $3,780 Building $196,794 | |
| 2023 | $3,541.00 (+6.56%) | $179,880 Land $3,780 Building $176,100 | $179,880 Land $3,780 Building $176,100 |
| 2022 | $3,323.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Taylor County (48441C), updated June 11, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 484410136012, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| 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, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 223 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Uniti Group | Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Optimum Communications | Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available at this address: AMG Technology Investment Group, Taylor Electric Cooperative. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
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