Taylor County property record for 217 Co Rd 287, #B, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial/Industrial |
|---|---|
| Details | 8,345 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 1.45 acres (63,467 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,043 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R0700004600 |
| Primary APN | R0700004600 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 8,345 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 8,345 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 63,467 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 217 COUNTY ROAD 287, B |
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| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-7523 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Mixed Use Commercial/Industrial |
| Legal Description | BULL WAGON CREEK, BLOCK A, LOT PT OF 3, ACRES 1.457 |
| Legal Subdivision | BULL WAGON CREEK |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 13602 |
217 Co Rd 287, #B is owned by a company that acquired it in January 2024.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1209 BEN RICHEY DR, ABILENE, TX 79602-7964 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 30, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 2024655 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Jan 7, 2020 |
| Property Address | 217B COUNTY ROAD 287, MERKEL, TX 79536-7523 |
| Document Number | 0000000278 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 278 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, SIMPLIFILE LC E-RECORDING |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 211 ABILENE TX 796040211, ABILENE, TX 79604-0211 |
| Document Number | 279 |
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| Date | Jan 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 279 |
| Name | PAK HARRIS ENTS LTD |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 5615, ABILENE, TX 79608-5615 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Jan 6, 2025 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 217 Co Rd 287, #B was $2,043, up 10.6% from the year before.
Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Taylor County |
| Unified School District | Merkel Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $144,084 (-1.02%) Land $65,308 Building $78,776 | $144,084 (-1.02%) Land $65,308 Building $78,776 | |
| 2025 | $2,043.00 (+10.61%) | $145,564 (+10.14%) Land $65,308 Building $80,256 | $145,564 (+10.14%) Land $65,308 Building $80,256 |
| 2024 | $1,847.00 (-34.36%) | $132,157 (-33.7%) Land $36,233 Building $95,924 | $132,157 (-33.7%) Land $36,233 Building $95,924 |
| 2023 | $2,814.00 (-2.53%) | $199,318 Land $36,233 Building $163,085 | $199,318 Land $36,233 Building $163,085 |
| 2022 | $2,887.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 217 Co Rd 287, #B 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 19 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 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 217 Co Rd 287, #B is moderate, ranking above 52% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 52% of the US · lower than 71% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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