Taylor County property record for 311 Orange, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 862 sqft · built 1934 |
| Lot Size | 1.24 acres (54,366 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $308 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0825000202 |
| Primary APN | S0825000202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 862 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 862 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1934 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1934 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 54,366 sqft |
| Lot Dimensions | 221 ft deep x 246 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 16 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 311 ORANGE |
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| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-5514 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COLLEGE OF MERKEL, BLOCK 1, LOT MIDDLE PT |
| Legal Subdivision | COLLEGE OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2084 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 703 S 3RD, MERKEL, TX 79536-5522 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 311 ORANGE, MERKEL, TX 79536-5514 |
| Document Number | 0000010043 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 10043 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 3, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 703 S 3RD MERKEL TX 795365522, MERKEL, TX 79536-5522 |
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 | $15,153 (-3.38%) Land $5,437 Building $9,716 | $15,153 (-3.38%) Land $5,437 Building $9,716 | |
| 2025 | $308.00 (+19.38%) | $15,683 (+14.19%) Land $5,437 Building $10,246 | $15,683 (+14.19%) Land $5,437 Building $10,246 |
| 2024 | $13,734 (+4.59%) Land $5,437 Building $8,297 | $13,734 (+4.59%) Land $5,437 Building $8,297 | |
| 2023 | $258.00 (-60.37%) | $13,131 Land $5,437 Building $7,694 | $13,131 Land $5,437 Building $7,694 |
| 2022 | $651.00 |
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 62% of the US · lower than 87% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 220 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 |
May also be available: Access Fiber.
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