Taylor County property record for 1410 N 3rd, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,385 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $95,400 (Dec 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,378 (2018) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage Dec 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S1800000300 |
| Primary APN | S1800000300 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,385 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,385 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,500 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 10 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1410 N 3RD |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-3226 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | F J SMITH OF COLLEGE - MERKEL, BLOCK 14, LOT D |
| Legal Subdivision | F J SMITH OF COLLEGE - MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | D |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1065 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records · APN S1800000300
Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1410 N 3RD, MERKEL, TX 79536-3226 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC |
| Dec 27, 2017 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · VA Mortgage FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 27, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 27, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 14, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201720995 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 22, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000020995 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Property Address | 1410 N 3RD, MERKEL, TX 79536-3226 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 09, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000023487 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00023487 |
| Name | VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | HENDERSON, NV 89074 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Dec 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1410 N 3RD, MERKEL, TX 79536-3226 |
| Document Number | 0000020995 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1 PG 40 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00020995 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3722 HIGHWAY 16, 3722, PANGBURN, AR 72121-9628 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1410 N 3RD, MERKEL, TX 79536-3226 |
| Document Number | 0000020996 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00020996 |
| Name | FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2048 |
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 | $162,663 (-1.09%) Land $2,100 Building $160,563 | $162,663 (-3.85%) Land $2,100 Building $160,563 | |
| 2025 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $164,460 (+11.86%) | $169,183 (+15.07%) Land $2,100 Building $167,083 |
| 2023 | $147,021 Land $2,100 Building $144,921 | $147,021 Land $2,100 Building $144,921 | |
| 2018 | $2,378.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Taylor County (48441C), as of June 11, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 484410136011, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · 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 94% of the US · lower than 97.4% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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 · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| AMG Technology Investment Group Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Communications Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 242 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system TX2210002, 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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