Taylor County property record for 198 Davis Ln, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,279 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | A0073013502 |
| Primary APN | A0073013502 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,092 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 624 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 468 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 182 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 198 DAVIS LN |
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| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-4145 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | A0073 SUR 147 GRIMES COUNTY SCHOOL, TRACT 29, ACRES 2.0 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRIMES COUNTY SCHOOL |
| Legal Tract | 29 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| 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.
198 Davis Ln, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 197 DAVIS LN, MERKEL, TX 79536-4147 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 198 Davis Ln was $1,279.
Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Taylor County |
| Unified School District | Merkel Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $91,889 (+0.83%) Land $30,938 Building $60,951 | $91,889 (+0.83%) Land $30,938 Building $60,951 | |
| 2025 | $1,279.00 | $91,133 (+16.19%) Land $30,938 Building $60,195 | $91,133 (+16.19%) Land $30,938 Building $60,195 |
| 2024 | $78,432 (+2.69%) Land $18,525 Building $59,907 | $78,432 (+2.69%) Land $18,525 Building $59,907 | |
| 2023 | $1,078.00 (+11.94%) | $76,380 Land $18,525 Building $57,855 | $76,380 Land $18,525 Building $57,855 |
| 2022 | $963.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 198 Davis Ln 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 198 Davis Ln is moderate, ranking above 63% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 63% of the US · above 48% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 20 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Access Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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