Taylor County property record for 1815 S 5th, Merkel, TX 79536 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,680 sqft · built 2009 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,492 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,879 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | A0073018200 |
| Primary APN | A0073018200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,680 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2009 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,492 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 218 ft deep x 140 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 392 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 392 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1815 S 5TH |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-4525 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | A0073 SUR 147 GRIMES COUNTY SCHOOL, TRACT 25, ACRES .172 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRIMES COUNTY SCHOOL |
| Legal Tract | 25 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records · APN A0073018200
Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 740 COUNTY ROAD 395, MERKEL, TX 79536 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Man |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Deed Document Number | 20268475 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1815 S 5TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-4525 |
| Document Number | 0000008475 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20268475 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 740 COUNTY ROAD 395, MERKEL, TX 79536 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: Taylor County records · Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Taylor County |
| Municipality | Merkel Town |
| Unified School District | Merkel Independent School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $153,425 (+4.66%) Land $1,124 Building $152,301 | $153,425 (+4.66%) Land $1,124 Building $152,301 | |
| 2025 | $2,879.00 (+189.93%) | $146,600 (+15.31%) Land $1,124 Building $145,476 | $146,600 (+8.73%) Land $1,124 Building $145,476 |
| 2024 | $993.00 (+2.06%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $127,141 (-0.71%) Land $1,124 Building $133,709 | $134,833 (+5.29%) Land $1,124 Building $133,709 |
| 2023 | $973.00 (-25.73%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $128,053 Land $1,124 Building $126,929 | $128,053 Land $1,124 Building $126,929 |
| 2022 | $1,310.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Taylor County (48441C), updated June 11, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 484410136012, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 4% of the US · above 2% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 4,762 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 223 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Uniti Group | Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Optimum Communications | Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available at this address: AMG Technology Investment Group, Taylor Electric Cooperative. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
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