Taylor County property record for 1610 N 6th, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial/Industrial |
|---|---|
| Details | 90 sqft · built 2021 |
| Lot Size | 0.52 acres (22,651 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $324 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Sale Mar 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | A0072012801 |
| Primary APN | A0072012801 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 90 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 90 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2021 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2021 |
| Lot Area | 22,651 sqft (0.52 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 1610 N 6TH |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-3072 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Mixed Use Commercial/Industrial |
| Legal Description | A0072 SUR 148 GRIMES COUNTY SCHOOL, TRACT 32, ACRES .52 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRIMES COUNTY SCHOOL |
| Legal Tract | 32 |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Bankhead Highway Historic District listed 1998 · 13 contributing resources · NRIS 98001414 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1610 N 6th, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in March 2024.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1055 FM 126, MERKEL, TX 79536-4107 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2024 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 12, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 12, 2024 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 21, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20244045 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 12, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1610 N 6TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-3072 |
| Document Number | 0000004045 |
| Map Reference | VOL 544 PG 453 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00004045 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2128 ARBOR BEND ST, BONHAM, TX 75418-2226 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1055 FM 126, MERKEL, TX 79536-4107 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1610 N 6TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-3072 |
| Document Number | 0000004574 |
| Map Reference | VOL 544 PG 453 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 11, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00004574 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 613, ALTO, NM 88312-0613 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1055 FM 126, MERKEL, TX 79536-4107 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1610 N 6th was $324.
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 | $16,164 (-2.05%) Land $6,342 Building $9,822 | $16,164 (-2.05%) Land $6,342 Building $9,822 | |
| 2025 | $324.00 | $16,502 (-2.27%) Land $6,342 Building $10,160 | $16,502 (-2.27%) Land $6,342 Building $10,160 |
| 2024 | $16,885 (-4.36%) Land $6,342 Building $10,543 | $16,885 (-4.36%) Land $6,342 Building $10,543 | |
| 2023 | $347.00 (-1.14%) | $17,654 Land $6,342 Building $11,312 | $17,654 Land $6,342 Building $11,312 |
| 2022 | $351.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1610 N 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 1610 N 6th is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 97.1% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 142 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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