Taylor County property record for 215 Edwards, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial/Industrial |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 4,000 sqft · built 1909 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $48 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0600009000 |
| Primary APN | S0600009000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,000 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,000 sqft |
| Utility Area | 96 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1909 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1909 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 300 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|
| Street Address | 215 EDWARDS |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-3803 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Mixed Use Commercial/Industrial |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL, BLOCK 13, LOT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1076 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
215 Edwards, a commercial property, is owned by an individual.
Source: Taylor County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2208 FM 126, MERKEL, TX 79536-6100 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 215 Edwards was $48.
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 | $2,450 (-) Land $2,450 | $2,450 (-) Land $2,450 | |
| 2025 | $48.00 | $2,450 (-) Land $2,450 | $2,450 (-) Land $2,450 |
| 2024 | $2,450 (-) Land $2,450 | $2,450 (-) Land $2,450 | |
| 2023 | $48.00 (-11.11%) | $2,450 Land $2,450 | $2,450 Land $2,450 |
| 2022 | $54.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 215 Edwards 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 215 Edwards 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.8% 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 220 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 |
May also be available: Access Fiber.
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