Taylor County property record for 1820 S 5th, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 832 sqft · built 1944 |
| Lot Size | 0.482 acres (21,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $44,800 (Feb 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $423 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage Feb 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S1100001200 |
| Primary APN | S1100001200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 832 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 832 sqft |
| Utility Area | 96 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1944 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1944 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 21,000 sqft (0.482 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 140 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Street Address | 1820 S 5TH |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-4526 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S F HAYNES ADDN TO MERKEL, BLOCK F, LOT 4-5-6 |
| Legal Subdivision | S F HAYNES ADDN TO MERKEL |
| Legal Block | F |
| Legal Lot Number | 4-5 |
| 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 | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1820 S 5TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-4526 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Feb 14, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage UNIVERSITY LNDG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 14, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 14, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 28, 2005 |
| Deed Document Number | 20182290 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 31, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000005294 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Property Address | 1820 S 5TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-4526 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1820 S 5TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-4526 |
| Document Number | 0000018077 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00018077 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50328 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 319 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Feb 14, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1820 S 5TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-4526 |
| Document Number | 0000002290 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2290 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 2, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1820 S 5TH MERKEL TX 795364526, MERKEL, TX 79536-4526 |
| Document Number | 2291 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2291 |
| Name | UNIVERSITY LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | SOUTHFIELD, MI 48034 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 13, 2048 |
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 | $51,930 (-11.94%) Land $3,360 Building $48,570 | $51,930 (-11.94%) Land $3,360 Building $48,570 | |
| 2025 | $423.00 (+11.02%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $58,970 (+7.44%) Land $3,360 Building $55,610 | $58,970 (+7.44%) Land $3,360 Building $55,610 |
| 2024 | $54,884 (+5.72%) Land $3,360 Building $51,524 | $54,884 (+5.72%) Land $3,360 Building $51,524 | |
| 2023 | $381.00 (-52.38%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $51,914 Land $3,360 Building $48,554 | $51,914 Land $3,360 Building $48,554 |
| 2018 | $800.00 |
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 | Moderate above 46% of the US · lower than 80% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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.
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