Taylor County property record for 1710 Merchant St, Abilene, TX 79603
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 898 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $312 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20500039900 |
| Primary APN | 20500039900 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 898 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 898 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 78 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Street Address | 1710 MERCHANT ST |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79603-4444 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COLLEGE HEIGHTS, BLOCK 50, LOT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLLEGE HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 50 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 10700 |
1710 Merchant St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2019.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1710 MERCHANT ST, ABILENE, TX 79603-4444 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 20, 2019 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 20, 2019 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 21, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20194142 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 15, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000011097 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 20, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1710 MERCHANT ST, ABILENE, TX 79603-4444 |
| Document Number | 0000004142 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 4142 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 25, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1710 MERCHANT ST ABILENE TX 796034444, ABILENE, TX 79603-4444 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1710 Merchant St was $312 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Municipality | Abilene City |
| County | Taylor County |
| Unified School District | Abilene Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $33,132 (+1%) | $49,670 (+3.41%) Land $8,400 Building $41,270 | |
| 2025 | $312.00 Homeowner's exemption | $30,120 (+1%) Land $8,400 Building $39,632 | $48,032 (+11.36%) Land $8,400 Building $39,632 |
| 2024 | $27,382 (-21.52%) Land $2,450 Building $40,681 | $43,131 (+23.62%) Land $2,450 Building $40,681 | |
| 2023 | $251.00 Homeowner's exemption | $34,890 Land $2,450 Building $32,440 | $34,890 Land $2,450 Building $32,440 |
| 2018 | $509.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1710 Merchant 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 1710 Merchant St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.3% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 ABILENE serves 130,501 people · EPA ID TX2210001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Feb 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 551 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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