Taylor County property record for 1502 Sunset St, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,731 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.335 acres (14,570 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $3,604 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2026 Sale & Mortgage + 6 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S2350004200 |
| Primary APN | S2350004200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,731 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,731 sqft |
| Utility Area | 144 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,570 sqft (0.335 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 155 ft deep x 94 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 633 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1502 SUNSET ST |
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| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-6012 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WESTERN HTS SEC 1 OF MERKEL, BLOCK 3, LOT 1 &E20 LT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTERN HTS SEC 1 OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2062 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records · APN S2350004200
Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1502 SUNSET ST, MERKEL, TX 79536-6012 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 02, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST FINANCIAL NW BANK |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CTR |
| Jan 09, 2023 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CITY BANK |
| Apr 23, 2021 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Aug 31, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer BIG COUNTRY TITLE, BIG CNTRY TITLE |
| Apr 06, 2020 | Grant Deed, Foreclosure TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, SIMPLIFILE LC E-RECORDING |
| Jan 15, 2020 | Court-Ordered Deed, Foreclosure TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, SIMPLIFILE LC E-RECORDING |
| Feb 28, 2017 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CITY BANK MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 02, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 02, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 10, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202613906 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000008597 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Jul 02, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1502 SUNSET ST, MERKEL, TX 79536-6012 |
| Document Number | 0000013906 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 01, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202613906 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1502 SUNSET ST, MERKEL, TX 79536-6012 |
| Document Number | 0000013907, |
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| Date | Jul 02, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202613907 |
| Name | FIRST FINANCIAL NW BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.51% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1502 SUNSET ST, MERKEL, TX 79536-6012 |
| Document Number | 0000006952 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 09, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.6952 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 11, 2026 |
| Title Company | APACHE TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Estimated Sale Price |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 1403 SUNSET ST, MERKEL, TX 79536-6809 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000006953, |
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| Date | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026..6953 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CTR |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 5.44% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
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| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Jan 09, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1502 SUNSET ST, MERKEL, TX 79536-6012 |
| Document Number | 0000000327 |
| Map Reference | CAB 2 SL 50-B |
| Instrument Date | Jan 06, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00000327 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1376 SKYLINE DR, PAWHUSKA, OK 74056-9775 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1502 SUNSET ST, MERKEL, TX 79536-6012 |
| Document Number | 0000000328 |
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| Date | Jan 09, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00000328 |
| Name | CITY BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2053 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
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| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1502 SUNSET ST, MERKEL, TX 79536-6012 |
| Document Number | 0000008597 |
| Map Reference | CAB 2 SL 50-B |
| Instrument Date | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00008597 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 28, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2409 SENDERO TRL, 2409, LEWISVILLE, TX 75067-6528 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1502 SUNSET ST, MERKEL, TX 79536-6012 |
| Document Number | 0000008598 |
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| Date | Apr 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00008598 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1502 SUNSET ST, MERKEL, TX 79536-6012 |
| Document Number | 0000015972 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 15972 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | BIG COUNTRY TITLE, BIG CNTRY TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1502 SUNSET ST MERKEL TX 795366012, MERKEL, TX 79536-6012 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 06, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1502 SUNSET ST, MERKEL, TX 79536-6012 |
| Document Number | 0000005696 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5696 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jun 19, 2020 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, SIMPLIFILE LC E-RECORDING |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Court-Ordered Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Jan 15, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1502 SUNSET ST, MERKEL, TX 79536-6012 |
| Document Number | 0000000737 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 07, 2020 |
| Instrument | 737 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Mar 02, 2020 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, SIMPLIFILE LC E-RECORDING |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 13801 WIRELESS WAY OKLAHOMA CITY OK 731342500, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73134-2500 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1502 SUNSET ST, MERKEL, TX 79536-6012 |
| Document Number | 0000003017 |
| Map Reference | CAB2 SL50-B |
| Instrument Date | Feb 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00003017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1502 SUNSET ST, MERKEL, TX 79536-6012 |
| Document Number | 0000003018 |
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| Date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00003018 |
| Name | CITY BANK MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2047 |
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 | $262,944 (+7.21%) Land $4,590 Building $258,354 | $262,944 (+7.09%) Land $4,590 Building $258,354 | |
| 2025 | $3,604.00 (+3.3%) Homeowner's exemption | $245,270 (+1%) | $245,536 (+10.12%) Land $4,590 Building $240,946 |
| 2024 | $3,489.00 (-12.6%) Homeowner's exemption | $222,973 (+9.95%) Land $4,590 Building $218,383 | $222,973 (+9.95%) Land $4,590 Building $218,383 |
| 2023 | $3,992.00 (+15.04%) | $202,798 Land $4,590 Building $198,208 | $202,798 Land $4,590 Building $198,208 |
| 2022 | $3,470.00 |
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 94% of the US · lower than 97.4% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Optimum Communications Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AMG Technology Investment Group, Taylor Electric Cooperative.
Based on FCC filings for 223 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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