Taylor County property record for 1506 S 2nd, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,084 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.183 acres (7,975 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $38,100 (Mar 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,786 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Aug 2017 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0825009201 |
| Primary APN | S0825009201 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,084 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,354 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,084 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,975 sqft (0.183 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 270 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 50 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1506 S 2ND ST |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79602 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COLLEGE OF MERKEL, BLOCK 17, LOT 55X145 OF S/2 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLLEGE OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 55 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2919 134TH ST, LUBBOCK, TX 79423-6782 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF WEATHERFORD |
| Aug 10, 2017 | Loan Modification, Mortgage FIRST BK TX SSB |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 26, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 26, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20144213 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 20, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000004213 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Property Address | 1506 S 2ND, MERKEL, TX 79536-4714 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4126 SIERRA SUNSET, ABILENE, TX 79606-6512 |
| Document Number | 0000022169 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00022169 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF WEATHERFORD |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ABILENE, TX 79606 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Property Address | 1506 S 2ND, MERKEL, TX 79536-4714 |
| Document Number | 0000013963 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 10, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2017 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4126 SIERRA SUNSET ABILENE TX 796066512, ABILENE, TX 79606-6512 |
| Document Number | 0000013963 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 13963 |
| Name | FIRST BK TX SSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ABILENE, TX 79604 |
| Term | 180 Months |
|---|---|
| Due | Aug 22, 2032 |
Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Taylor County |
| Municipality | Merkel Town |
| Unified School District | Merkel Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $96,313 (+5.86%) Land $1,595 Building $94,718 | $96,313 (+5.86%) Land $1,595 Building $94,718 | |
| 2025 | $1,786.00 (+12.75%) | $90,979 (+8.13%) Land $1,595 Building $89,384 | $90,979 (+8.13%) Land $1,595 Building $89,384 |
| 2024 | $84,139 (+4.53%) Land $1,595 Building $82,544 | $84,139 (+4.53%) Land $1,595 Building $82,544 | |
| 2023 | $1,584.00 (-6.55%) | $80,492 Land $1,595 Building $78,897 | $80,492 Land $1,595 Building $78,897 |
| 2022 | $1,695.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| 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 |
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 | CITY OF MERKEL serves 3,573 people · EPA ID TX2210002 |
|---|---|
| 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, 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 242 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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