Taylor County property record for 401 Locust, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,402 sqft · built 1931 |
| Lot Size | 0.386 acres (16,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $128,400 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $3,998 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0600035100 |
| Primary APN | S0600035100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,402 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,402 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1931 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1931 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 16,800 sqft (0.386 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 401 LOCUST |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-5109 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL, BLOCK 49, LOT 12 80OFT ADJ TO BLK 49 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 49 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2049 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 401 LOCUST, MERKEL, TX 79536-5109 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201315284 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 28, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000015284 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Property Address | 401 LOCUST, MERKEL, TX 79536-5109 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 401 LOCUST, MERKEL, TX 79536-5109 |
| Document Number | 0000004713 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00004713 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50328 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 270 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2043 |
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 | $291,859 (+1%) | $330,214 (+7.73%) Land $3,024 Building $327,190 | |
| 2025 | $3,998.00 (+17%) Homeowner's exemption | $265,326 (+1%) Land $3,024 Building $303,490 | $306,514 (+10.83%) Land $3,024 Building $303,490 |
| 2024 | $241,205 (-1.63%) Land $3,024 Building $273,532 | $276,556 (+12.79%) Land $3,024 Building $273,532 | |
| 2023 | $3,417.00 (-14.34%) Homeowner's exemption | $245,201 Land $3,024 Building $242,177 | $245,201 Land $3,024 Building $242,177 |
| 2022 | $3,989.00 |
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 98% of the US · lower than 98.8% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | 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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