Taylor County property record for 201 Thornton, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,406 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.321 acres (14,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,742 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Transfer Aug 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S1500000500 |
| Primary APN | S1500000500 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,406 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,572 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 834 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,000 sqft (0.321 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 201 THORNTON |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-3010 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PETER NOBLE OF COLLEGE - MERKEL, BLOCK 15, LOT 11-12 |
| Legal Subdivision | PETER NOBLE OF COLLEGE - MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11-12 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1081 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
201 Thornton is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2015.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 201 THORNTON, MERKEL, TX 79536-3010 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2017 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Aug 29, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 7, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000008623 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Property Address | 201 THORNTON, MERKEL, TX 79536-3010 |
| Document Number | 0000014520 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 14520 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 18, 2017 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Property Address | 201 THORNTON, MERKEL, TX 79536-3010 |
| Document Number | 0000014519 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 201 THORNTON MERKEL TX 795363010, MERKEL, TX 79536-3010 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 201 Thornton was $2,742.
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 | $138,470 (-0.86%) Land $2,520 Building $135,950 | $138,470 (-0.86%) Land $2,520 Building $135,950 | |
| 2025 | $2,742.00 | $139,666 (+9.46%) Land $2,520 Building $137,146 | $139,666 (+9.46%) Land $2,520 Building $137,146 |
| 2024 | $127,594 (+3.54%) Land $2,520 Building $125,074 | $127,594 (+3.54%) Land $2,520 Building $125,074 | |
| 2023 | $2,426.00 (-13.2%) | $123,228 Land $2,520 Building $120,708 | $123,228 Land $2,520 Building $120,708 |
| 2022 | $2,795.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 201 Thornton 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 201 Thornton is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 97.4% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 242 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 |
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