Taylor County property record for 1527 Sunset St, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,075 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.157 acres (6,840 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $137,987 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $963 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S2350002800 |
| Primary APN | S2350002800 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,075 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,374 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,075 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,840 sqft (0.157 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 95 ft deep x 72 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 299 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Storage Building | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1527 SUNSET ST |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-6011 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WESTERN HTS SEC 1 OF MERKEL, BLOCK 2, LOT LT16 & W8 OF 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTERN HTS SEC 1 OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2069 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
1527 Sunset St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2024.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1527 SUNSET ST, MERKEL, TX 79536-6011 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 19, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 19, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 28, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 202412275 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1527 Sunset St was $963 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 | $93,157 (+5.06%) Land $2,394 Building $90,763 | $93,157 (+5.06%) Land $2,394 Building $90,763 | |
| 2025 | $963.00 Homeowner's exemption | $88,671 (+1%) Land $2,394 Building $86,277 | $88,671 (+1%) Land $2,394 Building $86,277 |
| 2024 | $80,608 (+3.81%) Land $2,394 Building $78,214 | $80,608 (+3.81%) Land $2,394 Building $78,214 | |
| 2023 | $1,528.00 (-6.66%) | $77,647 Land $2,394 Building $75,253 | $77,647 Land $2,394 Building $75,253 |
| 2022 | $1,637.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1527 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 1527 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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