Taylor County property record for 402 Kent, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 900 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.321 acres (14,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $542 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0825004400 |
| Primary APN | S0825004400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 900 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 900 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 14,000 sqft (0.321 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 132 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 402 KENT |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-3618 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COLLEGE OF MERKEL, BLOCK 10, LOT 7-8 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLLEGE OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7-8 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1058 |
| 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 | 2357 FM 1235, MERKEL, TX 79536-7513 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 1, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202510443 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 25, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000004355 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $21,722 (-21.35%) Land $4,410 Building $17,312 | $21,722 (-21.35%) Land $4,410 Building $17,312 | |
| 2025 | $542.00 (+721.21%) | $27,620 (+109.42%) Land $4,410 Building $23,210 | $27,620 (+18.89%) Land $4,410 Building $23,210 |
| 2024 | $13,189 (-39.81%) Land $4,410 Building $18,821 | $23,231 (+6.02%) Land $4,410 Building $18,821 | |
| 2023 | $66.00 (+4.76%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $21,911 Land $4,410 Building $17,501 | $21,911 Land $4,410 Building $17,501 |
| 2018 | $63.00 |
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 | 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 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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