Taylor County property record for 201 Kent, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial/Industrial |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 10,000 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.321 acres (14,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $239,400 (Feb 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $3,947 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0600008200 |
| Primary APN | S0600008200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 10,000 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 10,000 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 14,000 sqft (0.321 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 201 KENT |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-3613 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Mixed Use Commercial/Industrial |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL, BLOCK 12, LOT 5-6 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-6 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1077 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 THE GRN, 12456, DOVER, DE 19901-3618 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 19, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 19, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20263175 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 26, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000016676 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Property Address | 201 KENT, MERKEL, TX 79536-3613 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | NATION TITLE, NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4072 SAPLING WAY, TRIANGLE, VA 22172-2051 |
| Document Number | 0000003176 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-00003176 |
| Name | GULF COAST BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | METAIRIE, LA 70005 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
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 | $201,000 (-) Land $6,125 Building $194,875 | $201,000 (-) Land $6,125 Building $194,875 | |
| 2025 | $3,947.00 (+13.91%) | $201,000 (+14.86%) Land $6,125 Building $194,875 | $201,000 (+14.86%) Land $6,125 Building $194,875 |
| 2024 | $175,000 (-0.57%) Land $6,125 Building $168,875 | $175,000 (-0.57%) Land $6,125 Building $168,875 | |
| 2023 | $3,465.00 (-8.02%) | $176,000 Land $6,125 Building $169,875 | $176,000 Land $6,125 Building $169,875 |
| 2022 | $3,767.00 |
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 98% of the US · lower than 98.8% 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 220 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Access Fiber.
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