Taylor County property record for 1526 Sunset St, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,049 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.159 acres (6,912 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $436 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S2350005400 |
| Primary APN | S2350005400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,049 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,374 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,049 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 6,912 sqft (0.159 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 108 ft deep x 64 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 325 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1526 SUNSET ST |
|---|---|
| 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 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTERN HTS SEC 1 OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2062 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
1526 Sunset St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2018.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1526 SUNSET ST, MERKEL, TX 79536-6012 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 28, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000014817 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1526 SUNSET ST, MERKEL, TX 79536-6012 |
| Document Number | 0000014817 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 14817 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 24, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 1526 SUNSET ST MERKEL TX 795366012, MERKEL, TX 79536-6012 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1526 Sunset St was $436 with exemptions applied.
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 | $86,141 (+1.12%) Land $2,419 Building $83,722 | $86,141 (-5.36%) Land $2,419 Building $83,722 | |
| 2025 | $436.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $85,185 (+1%) Land $2,419 Building $88,603 | $91,022 (+11.07%) Land $2,419 Building $88,603 |
| 2024 | $77,441 (-1.95%) Land $2,419 Building $79,528 | $81,947 (+3.76%) Land $2,419 Building $79,528 | |
| 2023 | $351.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $78,979 Land $2,419 Building $76,560 | $78,979 Land $2,419 Building $76,560 |
| 2018 | $278.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1526 Sunset St 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 1526 Sunset St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 94% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 223 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Access Fiber, Nextlink.
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