Taylor County property record for 209 Runnels, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Apartment House (2-4 Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 2,004 sqft · built 1933 |
| Lot Size | 0.321 acres (14,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $5,000 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,034 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Sale Dec 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0600007000 |
| Primary APN | S0600007000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,004 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,004 sqft |
| Utility Area | 140 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1933 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1933 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 14,000 sqft (0.321 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 285 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 285 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 209 RUNNELS |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-3414 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartment House (2-4 Units) |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL, BLOCK 11, LOT 1-2 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-2 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1078 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
209 Runnels, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2026.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 496 FM 126, MERKEL, TX 79536-4304 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Dec 21, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 5, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 5, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20264331 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 1, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000013012 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 209 RUNNELS, MERKEL, TX 79536-3414 |
| Document Number | 0000004331 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-00004331 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 496 FM 126, MERKEL, TX 79536-4304 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Property Address | 209 RUNNELS, MERKEL, TX 79536-3414 |
| Document Number | 0000025280 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1 PG 44 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00025280 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 85, TRENT, TX 79561-0085 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 167, TRENT, TX 79561-0167 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 209 Runnels was $1,034, up 4.3% from the year before.
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 | $18,375 (-65.11%) Land $2,520 Building $15,855 | $18,375 (-65.11%) Land $2,520 Building $15,855 | |
| 2025 | $1,034.00 (+4.34%) | $52,661 (+3.99%) Land $2,520 Building $50,141 | $52,661 (+3.99%) Land $2,520 Building $50,141 |
| 2024 | $991.00 (+2.69%) | $50,640 (+3.32%) Land $2,520 Building $48,120 | $50,640 (+3.32%) Land $2,520 Building $48,120 |
| 2023 | $965.00 (+7.46%) | $49,012 Land $2,520 Building $46,492 | $49,012 Land $2,520 Building $46,492 |
| 2022 | $898.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 209 Runnels 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 Runnels 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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