Taylor County property record for 1458 Bettis, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Mobile Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 1.29 acres (56,584 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $4,400 (Jul 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $43 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0700001103 |
| Primary APN | S0700001103 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Architectural Style | Mobile Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 56,584 sqft |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 253 ft wide |
| Street Address | 1458 BETTIS |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-3322 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Prefabricated > Mobile Home |
| Legal Description | BETTES HEIGHTS, BLOCK E, ACRES 1.299 |
| Legal Subdivision | BETTES HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | E |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
1458 Bettis, a mobile home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2005.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1458 BETTIS, MERKEL, TX 79536-3322 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 6, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 6, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200513045 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3115 / 178 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 20, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0031150178 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1458 Bettis was $43 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Taylor County |
| Unified School District | Merkel Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,488 (-) Land $8,488 | $8,488 (-) Land $8,488 | |
| 2025 | $43.00 Homeowner's exemption | $8,488 (-0.07%) Land $8,488 | $8,488 (-0.07%) Land $8,488 |
| 2024 | $8,494 (+49.44%) Land $8,494 | $8,494 (+49.44%) Land $8,494 | |
| 2023 | $80.00 (-13.04%) | $5,684 Land $5,684 | $5,684 Land $5,684 |
| 2022 | $92.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1458 Bettis 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 risk around 1458 Bettis is moderate, ranking above 44% 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 44% of the US · lower than 82% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 21 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Access Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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