Taylor County property record for 355 FM 126, Merkel, TX 79536 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 3 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
| Square Footage | 2,560 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 2 acres |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $271,900 (2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,373.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | R4500001700 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Building Area | 2,560 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 2,560 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Hip Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Roof |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft |
| Depth X Width | 408 ft x 214 ft Depth x Width |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 548 sqft Porch |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central Heating |
| Street Address | 355 FM 126 |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-4303 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MERKEL NORTH, LOT 17, ACRES 2.0 |
| Legal Subdivision | MERKEL NORTH |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Minor Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 13602 |
Source: Taylor County records · APN R4500001700
Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 355 FM 126, MERKEL, TX 79536-4303 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage TIB THE INDEPENDENT BANKERSBANK |
| May 17, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage WELLS FARGO BK |
| Jul 25, 2018 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Building or Construction Mortgage FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 25, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 25, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 06, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 201812631 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 16, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000012631 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Property Address | 355 FM 126, MERKEL, TX 79536-4303 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000005812 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00005812 |
| Name | TIB THE INDEPENDENT BANKERSBANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DALLAS, TX 75234 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Property Address | 355 FM 126, MERKEL, TX 79536-4303 |
| Document Number | 0000008177 |
| Instrument Date | May 17, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 24, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband And Wife |
| Address | 355 FM 126 MERKEL TX 795364303, MERKEL, TX 79536-4303 |
| Document Number | 0000008177 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 8177 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 23, 2049 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Jul 25, 2018 |
| Property Address | 355 FM 126, MERKEL, TX 79536-4303 |
| Document Number | 0000012631 |
| Map Reference | CAB2 SL249-C |
| Instrument Date | Jul 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00012631 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Title Company | BIG COUNTRY TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1004 BRAND ST, SWEETWATER, TX 79556-3406 |
| Document Number | 0000012632 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 25, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00012632 |
| Name | FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Lender is also the Seller |
| Type | Building or Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Taylor County records · Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Taylor County |
| 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 | $280,963 (+1%) | $361,728 (+0.85%) Land $30,938 Building $330,790 | |
| 2025 | $2,373.00 (+14.03%) Homeowner's exemption | $255,421 (+1%) Land $30,938 Building $327,759 | $358,697 (+48.77%) Land $30,938 Building $327,759 |
| 2024 | $232,201 (-1.21%) Land $18,525 Building $222,585 | $241,110 (+2.58%) Land $18,525 Building $222,585 | |
| 2023 | $2,081.00 (-22.38%) Homeowner's exemption | $235,039 Land $18,525 Building $216,514 | $235,039 Land $18,525 Building $216,514 |
| 2022 | $2,681.00 |
355 FM 126 is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Taylor County (48441C), updated June 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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