302 Rose, Merkel, TX 79536 Property Records

Taylor County property record for 302 Rose, Merkel, TX 79536

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,160 sqft · built 1946
Lot Size	0.133 acres (5,780 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$46,800 (Jun 2018)
Tax Bill	$1,108 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2018 Mortgage Apr 2018 Foreclosure + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`S0600031700`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`S0600031700`
Alternative APN	`18287`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,160 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,160 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1946
Effective Year Built	Effective 1946
Exterior Material	Combination
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	5,780 sqft (0.133 acres)
Lot Dimensions	58 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Garage Type	Carport
Garage Area	264 sqft
Carport	Carport
Carport Area	264 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	192 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	302 ROSE
City	MERKEL
State	TX
Zip	79536-5314
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	ORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL, BLOCK 43, LOT E57.8 OF LTS 1-2
Legal Subdivision	ORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL
Legal Block	43
Legal Lot Number	E57
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Township / Civil Division	MERKEL
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2047
Census Tract	13601

Owner

302 Rose is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2018.

Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	302 ROSE, MERKEL, TX 79536-5314
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 12, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer HB EQUITY
Apr 5, 2018	Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
Mar 6, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer HB EQUITY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 12, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 12, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Mar 6, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20189862
Prior Transfer Date	Oct 4, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc	0000015938
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Recording Date	Jun 12, 2018
Property Address	302 ROSE, MERKEL, TX 79536-5314
Document Number	0000009862
Instrument Date	May 30, 2018
Instrument	9862
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 15, 2018

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	302 ROSE MERKEL TX 795365314, MERKEL, TX 79536-5314

Mortgage

Document Number	9863
Date	Jun 12, 2018
Instrument	9863

Lender

Name	HB EQUITY
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	AUSTIN, TX 78756
Special Notes	Seller Financed

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	144 Months
Due	Jun 11, 2030

April 2018: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Trustee's Deed
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Recording Date	Apr 5, 2018
Property Address	302 ROSE, MERKEL, TX 79536-5314
Document Number	0000005404
Instrument Date	Apr 3, 2018
Instrument	5404
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Apr 11, 2018

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Additional	Notice of Trustee Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	3810 MEDICAL PKWY #256 AUSTIN TX 787564014, 256, AUSTIN, TX 78756-4014

March 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Recording Date	Mar 6, 2017
Property Address	302 ROSE, MERKEL, TX 79536-5314
Document Number	0000003325
Instrument Date	Feb 24, 2017
Instrument	3325
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 18, 2017

Transaction

Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	302 ROSE MERKEL TX 795365314, MERKEL, TX 79536-5314

Mortgage

Document Number	3326
Date	Mar 6, 2017
Instrument	3326

Lender

Name	HB EQUITY
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	AUSTIN, TX 78756
Special Notes	Seller Financed

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	120 Months
Due	Mar 5, 2027

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 302 Rose was $1,108.

Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Texas
County	Taylor County
Municipality	Merkel Town
Unified School District	Merkel Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$96,768 (+71.4%) Land $1,156 Building $95,612	$96,768 (+71.4%) Land $1,156 Building $95,612
2025	$1,108.00	$56,456 (+6.82%) Land $1,156 Building $55,300	$56,456 (+6.82%) Land $1,156 Building $55,300
2024		$52,850 (+6.6%) Land $1,156 Building $51,694	$52,850 (+6.6%) Land $1,156 Building $51,694
2023	$976.00 (-9.63%)	$49,578 Land $1,156 Building $48,422	$49,578 Land $1,156 Building $48,422
2022	$1,080.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 302 Rose 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

Wildfire risk around 302 Rose is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 97.1% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 323 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Windstream Fiber	2,000 / 2,000
Nextlink Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 1,000
Optimum Cable	940 / 35
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: Access Fiber.

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