Taylor County property record for 143 Edwards, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial/Industrial |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 4,680 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.055 acres (2,375 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $240 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0600013400 |
| Primary APN | S0600013400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,680 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,680 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 2,375 sqft (0.055 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 95 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Canopy | 130 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 143 EDWARDS |
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| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Mixed Use Commercial/Industrial |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL, BLOCK 20, LOT E95 OF N1/2 OF 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | E95 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1086 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records · APN S0600013400
Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1003 ROSE, MERKEL, TX 79536-7229 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 01, 2010 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 01, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 20101349 |
| 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 | $12,691 (+3.79%) Land $1,039 Building $11,652 | $12,691 (+3.79%) Land $1,039 Building $11,652 | |
| 2025 | $240.00 (-4.38%) | $12,227 (+0.37%) Land $1,039 Building $11,188 | $12,227 (+0.37%) Land $1,039 Building $11,188 |
| 2024 | $12,182 (-4.55%) Land $1,039 Building $11,143 | $12,182 (-4.55%) Land $1,039 Building $11,143 | |
| 2023 | $251.00 (+14.61%) | $12,763 Land $1,039 Building $11,724 | $12,763 Land $1,039 Building $11,724 |
| 2022 | $219.00 |
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 | 0.01% 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 · 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 |
May also be available: Taylor Electric Cooperative.
Based on FCC filings for 220 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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