Taylor County property record for 1604 N 3rd, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,028 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $239 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S1300002200 |
| Primary APN | S1300002200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,028 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,028 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1936 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,500 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1604 N 3RD |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-3058 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MARTIN OF MERKEL, BLOCK D, LOT S/2 OF 5 & ALL 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | MARTIN OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | S |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1043 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1604 N 3RD, MERKEL, TX 79536-3058 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $43,383 (+2.73%) Land $2,100 Building $41,283 | $43,383 (+2.73%) Land $2,100 Building $41,283 | |
| 2025 | $239.00 (+16.02%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $42,229 (+9.67%) Land $2,100 Building $40,129 | $42,229 (+9.67%) Land $2,100 Building $40,129 |
| 2024 | $38,507 (+2.6%) Land $2,100 Building $36,407 | $38,507 (+2.6%) Land $2,100 Building $36,407 | |
| 2023 | $206.00 (+26.38%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $37,532 Land $2,100 Building $35,432 | $37,532 Land $2,100 Building $35,432 |
| 2018 | $163.00 |
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 at the parcel |
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) |
|---|---|
| Uniti Group Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| AMG Technology Investment Group Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Communications Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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