Taylor County property record for 398 Co Rd 357, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | General Agricultural/Rural |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 2020 |
| Lot Size | 103 acres (4,499,748 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $338 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | A1389000200 |
| Primary APN | A1389000200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2020 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Architectural Style | Mobile Home |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,499,748 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 398 COUNTY ROAD 357 |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-6501 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural |
| Legal Description | A1389 SUR 4 BURR & CASWELL, ACRES 103.3 |
| Legal Subdivision | BURR & CASWELL |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2138 |
| Census Tract | 13502 |
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 310 COUNTY ROAD 357, MERKEL, TX 79536-6501 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 12, 2025 |
| Deed Document Number | 20266999 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 9, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0031830461 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 398 CR 357, MERKEL, TX 79536 |
| Document Number | 0000006999 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20266999 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| 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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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 | $23,284 (-2.79%) Land $13,984 Building $9,300 | $558,847 (-9.04%) Land $549,547 Building $9,300 | |
| 2025 | $338.00 (-1.46%) | $23,953 (+6.05%) Land $14,953 Building $9,000 | $614,406 (+53.9%) Land $605,406 Building $9,000 |
| 2024 | $343.00 (-4.19%) | $22,586 (-71.64%) Land $13,586 Building $9,000 | $399,228 (+7.71%) Land $390,228 Building $9,000 |
| 2023 | $358.00 (-70.85%) | $79,640 Land $12,970 Building $66,670 | $370,661 Land $303,991 Building $66,670 |
| 2022 | $1,228.00 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 20 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 20 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 | Moderate above 69% of the US · above 57% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 | 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Taylor Telephone Cooperative Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 100 |
| AMA TechTel Communications Fixed Wireless | 75 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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