Taylor County property record for 1506 S 6th, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,664 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,875 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $139,830 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,473 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Transfer Oct 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S1200002300 |
| Primary APN | S1200002300 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,664 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,664 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Mobile Home |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 10,875 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
| Patio Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1506 S 6TH |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-6232 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | JOHNSON-MERKEL, BLOCK 54, LOT 6 & S1/2 LT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHNSON-MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 54 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6,5 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2054 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
1506 S 6th is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2024.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1506 S 6TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-6232 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Man |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2023 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Oct 16, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202413013 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 23, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002005 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1506 S 6TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-6232 |
| Document Number | 0000002005 |
| Map Reference | CAB 2 SL 137-D |
| Instrument Date | Jan 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00002005 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 20, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1506 S 6TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-6232 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1506 S 6TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-6232 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Oct 16, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1506 S 6TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-6232 |
| Document Number | 0000017300 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 17300 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2501 HARVARD AVE MIDLAND TX 797015628, MIDLAND, TX 79701-5628 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1506 S 6th was $1,473 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $136,265 (+1.45%) Land $2,175 Building $134,090 | $136,265 (+1.45%) Land $2,175 Building $134,090 | |
| 2025 | $1,473.00 | $134,324 (+62.11%) Land $2,175 Building $132,149 | $134,324 (+62.11%) Land $2,175 Building $132,149 |
| 2024 | $82,860 (+3.63%) Land $2,175 Building $80,685 | $82,860 (+3.63%) Land $2,175 Building $80,685 | |
| 2023 | $843.00 (-26.89%) Homeowner's exemption | $79,957 Land $2,175 Building $77,782 | $79,957 Land $2,175 Building $77,782 |
| 2022 | $1,153.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1506 S 6th 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 1506 S 6th is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.9% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | 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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