Taylor County property record for 248 Merchant St, Abilene, TX 79603
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,714 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.45 acres (19,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,602 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 85100001400 |
| Primary APN | 85100001400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,714 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,714 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 19,600 sqft (0.45 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 140 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 162 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 248 MERCHANT ST |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79603-7424 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OT ABILENE BLK 206 THOMAS, BLOCK 1-4, LOT N31 LT 6 & ALL LT 7 & 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | OT ABILENE BLK 206 THOMAS |
| Legal Block | 1-4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 248 MERCHANT ST, ABILENE, TX 79603-7424 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 29, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 29, 2022 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 28, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 202223890 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 14, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000012723 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Nov 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 248 MERCHANT ST, ABILENE, TX 79603-7424 |
| Document Number | 0000023890 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1 PG 35 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00023890 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 9, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 248 MERCHANT ST, ABILENE, TX 79603-7424 |
Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Municipality | Abilene City |
| County | Taylor County |
| Unified School District | Abilene Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $152,511 (+1%) | $156,274 (-4.19%) Land $26,460 Building $129,814 | |
| 2025 | $1,602.00 (+14.76%) Homeowner's exemption | $138,646 (+1%) Land $26,460 Building $136,650 | $163,110 (+11.51%) Land $26,460 Building $136,650 |
| 2024 | $126,042 (+1%) Land $6,860 Building $139,410 | $146,270 (+27.65%) Land $6,860 Building $139,410 | |
| 2023 | $1,396.00 (-43.55%) Homeowner's exemption | $114,584 Land $6,860 Building $107,724 | $114,584 Land $6,860 Building $107,724 |
| 2022 | $2,473.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 5 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 ABILENE serves 130,501 people · EPA ID TX2210001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Feb 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 322 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 940 / 35 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
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