Taylor County property record for 342 Co Rd 613, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | General Agricultural/Rural |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,420 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 640 acres (27,878,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (Nov 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,805 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | A1427000100 |
| Primary APN | A1427000100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,420 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,260 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 27,878,400 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 342 COUNTY ROAD 613 |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-6516 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural |
| Legal Description | A1427 SUR 71 T & P RY CO, BLOCK 19, ACRES 640.0 |
| Legal Subdivision | T & P RY CO |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2125 |
| Census Tract | 13602 |
342 Co Rd 613, an agricultural property, is owned by a company that bought it in November 2006.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 441 COUNTY ROAD 252, SWEETWATER, TX 79556-8329 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Partnership |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 7, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 7, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 27, 2006 |
| Deed Document Number | 200621513 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3297 / 566 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 6, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0032970566 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 342 Co Rd 613 was $1,805.
Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Taylor County |
| Unified School District | Trent Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $104,368 (-18.23%) Land $34,006 Building $70,362 | $1,061,222 (-1.97%) Land $990,860 Building $70,362 | |
| 2025 | $1,805.00 | $127,631 (-1.34%) Land $60,962 Building $66,669 | $1,082,569 (+17.09%) Land $1,015,900 Building $66,669 |
| 2024 | $129,362 (+6.73%) Land $64,111 Building $65,251 | $924,560 (+28.24%) Land $859,309 Building $65,251 | |
| 2023 | $1,890.00 (-7.35%) | $121,203 Land $69,390 Building $51,813 | $720,987 Land $669,174 Building $51,813 |
| 2022 | $2,040.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 342 Co Rd 613 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 19 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 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 342 Co Rd 613 is high, ranking above 73% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 73% of the US · above 63% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% 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 | BLAIR WSC serves 957 people · EPA ID TX2210024 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jan 2020 Haloacetic acids resolved · Jul 2019 |
|---|---|
| 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.
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