Taylor County property record for 209 Yucca, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 964 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $915 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0600027600 |
| Primary APN | S0600027600 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 964 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 964 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,500 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 90 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 220 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 220 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 16 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 209 YUCCA |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-4928 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL, BLOCK 36, LOT W90N25 LT 8 W90S25 LT 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 36 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8,9 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2040 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
209 Yucca is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2016.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 209 YUCCA, MERKEL, TX 79536-4928 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 21, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 21, 2016 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 28, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201611553 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 27, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0032000116 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | 209 YUCCA, MERKEL, TX 79536-4928 |
| Document Number | 0000002623 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2623 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 6, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 209 YUCCA MERKEL TX 795364928, MERKEL, TX 79536-4928 |
| Document Number | 2624 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2624 |
| Name | HB EQUITY |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | AUSTIN, TX 78756 |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 36 Months |
| Due | Feb 20, 2020 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 209 Yucca was $915.
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 | $48,086 (+3.12%) Land $900 Building $47,186 | $48,086 (+3.12%) Land $900 Building $47,186 | |
| 2025 | $915.00 | $46,632 (+10.18%) Land $900 Building $45,732 | $46,632 (+10.18%) Land $900 Building $45,732 |
| 2024 | $42,325 (+3.08%) Land $900 Building $41,425 | $42,325 (+3.08%) Land $900 Building $41,425 | |
| 2023 | $808.00 (-7.76%) | $41,059 Land $900 Building $40,159 | $41,059 Land $900 Building $40,159 |
| 2022 | $876.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 209 Yucca 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 Yucca is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.8% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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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