Taylor County property record for 308 Thornton, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,432 sqft · built 1934 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $755 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S1800000101 |
| Primary APN | S1800000101 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,432 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,432 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1934 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1934 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 10,500 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 308 THORNTON |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-3013 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | F J SMITH OF COLLEGE - MERKEL, BLOCK 14, LOT B |
| Legal Subdivision | F J SMITH OF COLLEGE - MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | B |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1065 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
308 Thornton is owned by an individual who acquired it in November 2018.
Source: Taylor County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 310 THORNTON, MERKEL, TX 79536-3013 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 9, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 9, 2018 |
| Deed Document Number | 201819149 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 5, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000018221 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Nov 9, 2018 |
| Property Address | 308 THORNTON, MERKEL, TX 79536-3013 |
| Document Number | 0000019149 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 8, 2018 |
| Instrument | 19149 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 30, 2019 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 310 THORNTON MERKEL TX 795363013, MERKEL, TX 79536-3013 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 308 Thornton was $755.
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 | $36,658 (-4.73%) Land $2,100 Building $34,558 | $36,658 (-4.73%) Land $2,100 Building $34,558 | |
| 2025 | $755.00 | $38,479 (+16.24%) Land $2,100 Building $36,379 | $38,479 (+16.24%) Land $2,100 Building $36,379 |
| 2024 | $33,102 (+6.95%) Land $2,100 Building $31,002 | $33,102 (+6.95%) Land $2,100 Building $31,002 | |
| 2023 | $609.00 (+80.18%) | $30,950 Land $2,100 Building $28,850 | $30,950 Land $2,100 Building $28,850 |
| 2022 | $338.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 308 Thornton 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 risk around 308 Thornton is low, with a 0.03% 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 97.4% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 242 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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