Taylor County property record for 304 Orange, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 948 sqft · built 1934 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,840 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $213 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0600033501 |
| Primary APN | S0600033501 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 948 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 948 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1934 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1934 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,840 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 56 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 304 ORANGE |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-5515 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL, BLOCK 45, LOT S10 LT 2 & N46 LT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 45 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2081 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records · APN S0600033501
Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 109 TIERRA CT, ABILENE, TX 79602-1175 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 08, 2026 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 08, 2026 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Deed Document Number | 20266809 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 08, 2026 |
| Property Address | 304 ORANGE, MERKEL, TX 79536-5515 |
| Document Number | 0000006809 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20266809 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Address | 109 TIERRA CT, ABILENE, TX 79602-1175 |
Source: Taylor County records · Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Taylor County |
| Municipality | Merkel Town |
| Unified School District | Merkel Independent School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,395 (-4.19%) Land $1,568 Building $8,827 | $10,395 (-4.19%) Land $1,568 Building $8,827 | |
| 2025 | $213.00 (+19.66%) | $10,850 (+18.92%) Land $1,568 Building $9,282 | $10,850 (+18.92%) Land $1,568 Building $9,282 |
| 2024 | $178.00 (+5.33%) | $9,124 (+5.9%) Land $1,568 Building $7,556 | $9,124 (+5.9%) Land $1,568 Building $7,556 |
| 2023 | $169.00 (-13.33%) | $8,616 Land $1,568 Building $7,048 | $8,616 Land $1,568 Building $7,048 |
| 2022 | $195.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of June 11, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 87% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Uniti Group Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| AMG Technology Investment Group Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Communications Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Taylor Electric Cooperative.
Based on FCC filings for 220 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF MERKEL serves 3,573 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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