1449 N 13th, Merkel, TX 79536 Property Records

Taylor County property record for 1449 N 13th, Merkel, TX 79536

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,208 sqft · built 1945
Lot Size	3.09 acres (134,750 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$95,265 (Jul 2025)
Tax Bill	$696 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2025 Mortgage Feb 2020 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`S0700005500`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`S0700005500`
Alternative APN	`63718`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,208 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,688 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,208 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1945
Effective Year Built	Effective 1945
Exterior Material	Stone
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Galvanized Metal
Lot Area	134,750 sqft
Lot Dimensions	385 ft deep x 350 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	480 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Floor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1449 N 13TH
City	MERKEL
State	TX
Zip	79536-3317
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	BETTES HEIGHTS, BLOCK Q, LOT 1-9, 13 & 14
Legal Subdivision	BETTES HEIGHTS
Legal Block	Q
Legal Lot Number	1-9
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Township / Civil Division	MERKEL
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1010
Census Tract	13601

Owner

1449 N 13th is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2025.

Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1449 N 13TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-3317
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 1, 2025	Vendor's Lien, Transfer · FHA Mortgage PARAMOUNT RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE GROU
Feb 27, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer GARY & MARILU CORPIAN
Dec 12, 2018	Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure Foreclosure Auction

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 1, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 1, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 26, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202511744
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

July 2025: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document Type	Vendor's Lien
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Recording Date	Jul 1, 2025
Property Address	1449 N 13TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-3317
Document Number	0000011744
Instrument Date	Jun 25, 2025
Instrument	2025-00011744
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 2, 2025

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1449 N 13TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-3317

Mortgage

Document Number	0000011745
Date	Jul 1, 2025
Instrument	2025-00011745

Lender

Name	PARAMOUNT RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE GROU
Type	Mortgage Company
Special Notes	Seller Financed

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2055

February 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Recording Date	Feb 27, 2020
Property Address	1449 N 13TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-3317
Document Number	0000003240
Instrument Date	Jan 17, 2020
Instrument	3240
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 24, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	18 N SAN JOSE ABILENE TX 79536, ABILENE, TX 79536

Mortgage

Document Number	3241
Date	Feb 27, 2020
Instrument	3241

Lender

Name	GARY & MARILU CORPIAN
Address	70 CASTLE DR, ABILENE, TX 79602-4242
Special Notes	Seller Financed

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	156 Months
Due	Feb 26, 2033

December 2018: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Trustee's Deed
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Recording Date	Dec 12, 2018
Property Address	1449 N 13TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-3317
Document Number	0000020723
Instrument Date	Dec 4, 2018
Instrument	20723
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Jan 30, 2019

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Additional	Foreclosure Auction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	70 CASTLE DR ABILENE TX 796024242, ABILENE, TX 79602-4242

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1449 N 13th was $696.

Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Texas
County	Taylor County
Unified School District	Merkel Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$78,305 (+57.8%) Land $10,107 Building $68,198	$78,305 (+57.8%) Land $10,107 Building $68,198
2025	$696.00	$49,622 (+16.76%) Land $10,107 Building $39,515	$49,622 (+16.76%) Land $10,107 Building $39,515
2024		$42,498 (+3.11%) Land $10,107 Building $32,391	$42,498 (+3.11%) Land $10,107 Building $32,391
2023	$582.00 (+13.01%)	$41,215 Land $10,107 Building $31,108	$41,215 Land $10,107 Building $31,108
2022	$515.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1449 N 13th in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1449 N 13th is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 85% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood	0.08% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	SUN WSC serves 3,420 people · EPA ID TX2210015
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	Nov 2024
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	4 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 56 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Nextlink Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 1,000
Optimum Cable	940 / 35

May also be available: Access Fiber, AT&T, Verizon.

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