Jones County property record for 15962 Co Rd 451, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,165 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 6.22 acres (270,943 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,205 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 104632-000 |
| Primary APN | 104632-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 4,165 sqft Total Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 2,076 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 270,943 sqft (6.22 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 272 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Electric |
| Account Number | 104632-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 15962 COUNTY ROAD 451 |
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-3716 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | PLEASANT VALLEY, BLOCK B, LOT 3, ACRES 6.22, AB 163 |
| Legal Subdivision | PLEASANT VALLEY |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | JONES TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HAWLEY-NOODLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2082 |
| Census Tract | 20500 |
15962 Co Rd 451, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 1996.
Source: Jones County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15962 COUNTY ROAD 451, MERKEL, TX 79536-3716 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 2, 1996 |
| Deed Sale | May 2, 1996 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 15962 Co Rd 451 was $5,205 with a homeowner's exemption, up 122.5% from the year before.
Source: Jones County assessment roll, as of February 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Jones County |
| Unified School District | Merkel Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,205.00 (+122.53%) Homeowner's exemption | $311,070 (+1%) | $321,660 (+13.75%) Land $68,420 Building $253,240 |
| 2025 | $2,339.00 Homeowner's exemption | $282,790 Land $59,090 Building $223,700 | $282,790 Land $59,090 Building $223,700 |
| 2023 | $276,570 Land $52,870 Building $223,700 | $276,570 Land $52,870 Building $223,700 | |
| 2022 | $1,952.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 15962 Co Rd 451 in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 2011 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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 15962 Co Rd 451 is high, ranking above 71% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 71% of the US · above 61% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 | SUN WSC serves 3,420 people · EPA ID TX2210015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Access Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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