Taylor County property record for 308 Runnels, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,844 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $8,000 (Sep 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $979 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0600003700 |
| Primary APN | S0600003700 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,844 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,844 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 212 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 308 RUNNELS |
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| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-3417 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL, BLOCK 5, LOT 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1068 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records, as of October 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2320 REPUBLIC AVE, ABILENE, TX 79601-2283 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 15, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202620758 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000020758 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Property Address | 308 RUNNELS, MERKEL, TX 79536-3417 |
| Document Number | 0000020758 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202620758 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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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| Address | 2320 REPUBLIC AVE, ABILENE, TX 79601-2283 |
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 | $46,248 (-7.24%) Land $1,400 Building $44,848 | $46,248 (-9.23%) Land $1,400 Building $44,848 | |
| 2025 | $979.00 (+29.16%) | $49,859 (+2%) Land $1,400 Building $49,553 | $50,953 (+22.63%) Land $1,400 Building $49,553 |
| 2024 | $41,549 (+7.86%) Land $1,400 Building $40,149 | $41,549 (+7.86%) Land $1,400 Building $40,149 | |
| 2023 | $758.00 (+69.96%) | $38,522 Land $1,400 Building $37,122 | $38,522 Land $1,400 Building $37,122 |
| 2022 | $446.00 |
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 | 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.
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 | Under 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 142 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 |
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