Taylor County property record for 209 el Paso, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 954 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.203 acres (8,820 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $17 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0600006200 |
| Primary APN | S0600006200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 954 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 954 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,820 sqft (0.203 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 63 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 209 EL PASO |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-3403 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL, BLOCK 10, LOT S37.5 OF LOT 2 & N/2 OF LOT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | S37 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1079 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
209 el Paso, residential vacant land, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in March 2019.
Source: Taylor County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 211 EL PASO, MERKEL, TX 79536-3403 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 22, 2019 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 22, 2019 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 1, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 20194238 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 22, 2019 |
| Property Address | 209 EL PASO, MERKEL, TX 79536-3403 |
| Document Number | 0000004238 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 4238 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 24, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 211 EL PASO MERKEL TX 795363403, MERKEL, TX 79536-3403 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 209 el Paso was $17.
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 | $882 (-) Land $882 | $882 (-) Land $882 | |
| 2025 | $17.00 | $882 (-) Land $882 | $882 (-) Land $882 |
| 2024 | $882 (-) Land $882 | $882 (-) Land $882 | |
| 2023 | $17.00 (-10.53%) | $882 Land $882 | $882 Land $882 |
| 2022 | $19.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 209 el Paso 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 209 el Paso is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% 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 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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