Taylor County property record for 1819 S 5th, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,186 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.444 acres (19,341 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,207 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | A0073008500 |
| Primary APN | A0073008500 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,186 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,053 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,186 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 19,341 sqft (0.444 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 218 ft deep x 140 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 667 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
| Porch Area | 552 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1819 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 .444 |
| 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, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18354 N 90TH LN, PEORIA, AZ 85382-1007 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 22, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20254253 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 21, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000016494 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1819 S 5TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-4525 |
| Document Number | 0000008082 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 8082 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 1, 2020 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, SIMPLIFILE LC E-RECORDING |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1002 TRUNDY MERKEL TX 795366814, MERKEL, TX 79536-6814 |
| Document Number | 8083 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 8083 |
| Name | EUSTIS MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | NEW ORLEANS, LA 70113 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | May 17, 2035 |
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 | $189,415 (+8.78%) Land $3,288 Building $186,127 | $189,415 (+2.89%) Land $3,288 Building $186,127 | |
| 2025 | $2,207.00 (+14.17%) Homeowner's exemption | $174,119 (+1%) Land $3,288 Building $180,815 | $184,103 (+8.98%) Land $3,288 Building $180,815 |
| 2024 | $158,290 (-1.74%) Land $3,288 Building $165,640 | $168,928 (+4.86%) Land $3,288 Building $165,640 | |
| 2023 | $1,933.00 (-21.45%) Homeowner's exemption | $161,101 Land $3,288 Building $157,813 | $161,101 Land $3,288 Building $157,813 |
| 2022 | $2,461.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.9% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 223 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Access Fiber, Nextlink.
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