Smith County property record for 1720 Merrill Dr, Tyler, TX 75701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,009 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.852 acres (37,113 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $128,400 (Feb 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,947 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R058037 |
| Primary APN | R058037 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,009 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,009 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 37,113 sqft (0.852 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 333 ft deep x 226 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 200 sqft |
| Patio Area | 200 sqft |
| Storage Building | 480 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | R058037 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1720 MERRILL DR |
| City | TYLER |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75701-4575 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1A |
| Legal Description | SHAW ADDN BLOCK 656-B LOT 41,43,44 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHAW ADDN |
| Legal Block | 656-B |
| Jurisdiction | SMITH TX |
| Township / Civil Division | TYLER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
1720 Merrill Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2017.
Source: Smith County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1720 MERRILL DR, TYLER, TX 75701-4575 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 22, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 22, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017100007297 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 7, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0100007297 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SMITH TX |
| Recording Date | Feb 22, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1720 MERRILL DR, TYLER, TX 75701-4575 |
| Document Number | 0000007297 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 7, 2016 |
| Instrument | 7297 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1720 MERRILL DR TYLER TX 757014575, TYLER, TX 75701-4575 |
| Document Number | 7298 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 7298 |
| Name | SERVICE FIRST MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | RICHARDSON, TX 75080 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 21, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1720 Merrill Dr was $2,947 with a homeowner's exemption, up 14.9% from the year before.
Source: Smith County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Smith County |
| Municipality | Tyler City |
| Unified School District | Tyler Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,947.00 (+14.89%) Homeowner's exemption | $272,707 (-1.38%) Land $120,577 Building $152,130 | $272,707 (-1.38%) Land $120,577 Building $152,130 |
| 2025 | $2,565.00 (-3.28%) Homeowner's exemption | $276,520 Land $120,163 Building $156,357 | $276,520 Land $120,163 Building $156,357 |
| 2024 | $2,652.00 (+13.19%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,343.00 (-19.54%) Homeowner's exemption | $265,917 Land $63,170 Building $202,747 | $265,917 Land $63,170 Building $202,747 |
| 2022 | $2,912.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1720 Merrill Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2016.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 2, 2024 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2016 · river or lake flooding |
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 1720 Merrill Dr 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.8% 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 TYLER serves 107,000 people · EPA ID TX2120004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli resolved · Sep 2023 |
|---|---|
| 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 275 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet, T-Mobile.
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