Taylor County property record for 1734 N 6th, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial/Industrial |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.52 acres (22,651 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $136 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | A0072012800 |
| Primary APN | A0072012800 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 22,651 sqft (0.52 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 160 ft wide |
| Street Address | 1734 N 6TH |
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| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-3074 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Mixed Use Commercial/Industrial |
| Legal Description | A0072 SUR 148 GRIMES COUNTY SCHOOL, TRACT 32, ACRES 0.52 |
| 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 | 1021 |
| 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.
1734 N 6th, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in March 2024.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 336 COUNTY ROAD 252, SWEETWATER, TX 79556-8326 |
| Owner Type | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Deed Document Number | 20244574 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Property Address | 1734 N 6TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-3074 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000005758 |
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| Date | Apr 10, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00005758 |
| Name | RICHARD ALAN LOVELACE AND BADGER DIST |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | MERKEL, TX 79536 |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 48 Months |
| Due | Apr 8, 2028 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1734 N 6th was $136, up 9.7% from the year before.
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 | $6,953 (+0.32%) Land $6,342 Building $611 | $6,953 (+0.32%) Land $6,342 Building $611 | |
| 2025 | $136.00 (+9.68%) | $6,931 (+9.29%) Land $6,342 Building $589 | $6,931 (+9.29%) Land $6,342 Building $589 |
| 2024 | $124.00 | $6,342 (-) Land $6,342 | $6,342 (-) Land $6,342 |
| 2023 | $124.00 (-12.06%) | $6,342 Land $6,342 | $6,342 Land $6,342 |
| 2022 | $141.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1734 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 1734 N 6th is low, with 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 97% of the US · lower than 98.3% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 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 38 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Nextlink, Windstream.
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