203 S 8th, Merkel, TX 79536 Property Records

Taylor County property record for 203 S 8th, Merkel, TX 79536

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1.5 ba · 1,415 sqft · built 1973
Lot Size	0.92 acres (40,075 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$91,500 (Aug 2018)
Tax Bill	$1,164 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2020 Mortgage Aug 2018 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`S2375000100`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`S2375000100`
Alternative APNs	`A0073003100` `33104`

Interior

Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,415 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,415 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1973
Effective Year Built	Effective 1973
Exterior Material	Brick
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Galvanized Metal
Lot Area	40,075 sqft (0.92 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	832 sqft
Parking Spaces	5 Parking Spaces
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	72 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	203 S 8TH
City	MERKEL
State	TX
Zip	79536-6637
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	WOZENCRAFT SUB, LOT 3, ACRES .92
Legal Subdivision	WOZENCRAFT SUB
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	3
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Township / Civil Division	MERKEL
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2110
Census Tract	13601

Owner

Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	203 S 8TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-6637
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 16, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
Aug 10, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage GMFS
Mar 13, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 10, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 10, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201813685
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Property Address	203 S 8TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-6637
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	SECURITY TITLE ABL

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000021784
Date	Nov 16, 2020
Instrument	2020-00021784

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	FLOWER MOUND, TX 75028

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2050

August 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Recording Date	Aug 10, 2018
Property Address	203 S 8TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-6637
Document Number	0000013685
Instrument Date	Aug 10, 2018
Instrument	13685
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 24, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	203 S 8TH MERKEL TX 795366637, MERKEL, TX 79536-6637

Mortgage

Document Number	13686
Date	Aug 10, 2018
Instrument	13686

Lender

Name	GMFS
Address	BATON ROUGE, LA 70808

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 9, 2048

March 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Property Address	203 S 8TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-6637
Document Number	0000004404
Instrument Date	Mar 13, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 16, 2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	203 S 8TH MERKEL TX 795366637, MERKEL, TX 79536-6637

Mortgage

Document Number	0000004404
Date	Mar 21, 2017
Instrument	4404

Lender

Name	BANK OF AMERICA
Type	Bank
Address	CHARLOTTE, NC 28255

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	120 Months
Due	Mar 20, 2027

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Texas
County	Taylor County
Municipality	Merkel Town
Unified School District	Merkel Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$152,403 (+4.24%) Land $5,210 Building $147,193	$152,403 (+3.31%) Land $5,210 Building $147,193
2025	$1,164.00 (+10.44%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption	$146,199 (+1%) Land $5,210 Building $142,311	$147,521 (+10.99%) Land $5,210 Building $142,311
2024		$132,908 (+3.26%) Land $5,210 Building $127,698	$132,908 (+3.26%) Land $5,210 Building $127,698
2023	$1,054.00 (-34.21%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption	$128,706 Land $5,210 Building $123,496	$128,706 Land $5,210 Building $123,496
2022	$1,602.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 43% of the US · lower than 83% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood	0.06% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 38 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Windstream Fiber	2,000 / 2,000
Nextlink Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 1,000
Optimum Cable	940 / 35
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: Access Fiber.

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