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402 Locust, Merkel, TX 79536 Property Records

Taylor County property record for 402 Locust, Merkel, TX 79536 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms2 Beds
Bathrooms2.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1957
Square Footage2,953 sqft Living Area
Lot Size9,380 sqft (0.215 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$214,012 (2023)
Tax Bill$5,423.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNS0600035200
Alternative APN
  • 22720

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Building Area2,953 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,457 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor2,953 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1957
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1957
Exterior MaterialBrick Exterior
Roof ConstructionHip Roof Construction
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle Roof
Lot Area9,380 sqft (0.215 acres)
Depth X Width140 ft x 67 ft Depth x Width
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area504 sqft Garage
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area96 sqft Porch
Storage Building236 sqft Storage Building

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemCentral Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address402 LOCUST
CityMERKEL
StateTX
Zip79536-5110
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL, BLOCK 50, LOT 1 &N23 ADJ
Legal SubdivisionORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL
Legal Block50
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionTAYLOR TX
Minor Civil DivisionMERKEL
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2050
Census Tract13601

Owner

Source: Taylor County records · APN S0600035200

Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address402 LOCUST, MERKEL, TX 79536-5110
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 19, 2023Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
SWBC MORTGAGE CORP
Jan 09, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA
Dec 23, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Veterans Administration Mortgage
MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Dec 23, 2020Correction Deed
SECURITY TITLE COMPANY, SECURITY TITLE CO
Sep 21, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 19, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 19, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 23, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202315664
Prior Transfer DateAug 28, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc0000024662
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

September 2023: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document TypeVendor's Lien
JurisdictionTAYLOR TX
Recording DateSep 19, 2023
Property Address402 LOCUST, MERKEL, TX 79536-5110
Document Number0000015664
Map ReferenceDOC 2007-16382
Instrument DateSep 15, 2023
Instrument2023-00015664
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 17, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address402 LOCUST, MERKEL, TX 79536-5110

Mortgage

Document Number0000015665
DateSep 19, 2023
Instrument2023-00015665
Lender
NameSWBC MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Special NotesLender is also the Seller
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 01, 2053

January 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionTAYLOR TX
Property Address402 LOCUST, MERKEL, TX 79536-5110
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 05, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000000310
DateJan 09, 2019
Instrument2019-00000310
Lender
NameFIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressROBY, TX 79543
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term239 Months
DueDec 15, 2038
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise).

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionTAYLOR TX
Property Address402 LOCUST, MERKEL, TX 79536-5110
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 05, 2022
Title CompanySECURITY TITLE ABL

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000024664
DateDec 23, 2020
Instrument2020-00024664
Lender
NameMORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCOLUMBIA, MO 65203
Agreement
TypeVeterans Administration Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJan 01, 2051

December 2020: Correction Deed

Document TypeCorrection Deed
JurisdictionTAYLOR TX
Recording DateDec 23, 2020
Property Address402 LOCUST, MERKEL, TX 79536-5110
Document Number0000024662
Instrument DateDec 23, 2020
Instrument24662
Record UpdatedFeb 04, 2021
Title CompanySECURITY TITLE COMPANY, SECURITY TITLE CO

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband And Wife
Address402 LOCUST MERKEL TX 795365110, MERKEL, TX 79536-5110

September 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionTAYLOR TX
Recording DateSep 21, 2020
Property Address402 LOCUST, MERKEL, TX 79536-5110
Document Number0000017540
Instrument DateAug 28, 2012
Instrument17540
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 23, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband And Wife
Address402 LOCUST MERKEL TX 795365110, MERKEL, TX 79536-5110

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Taylor County records · Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTexas
CountyTaylor County
MunicipalityMerkel Town
Unified School DistrictMerkel Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$362,617 (+7.31%) Land $1,876 Building $360,741$362,617 (+7.31%) Land $1,876 Building $360,741
2025$5,423.00 (+71.67%) Homeowner's exemption$337,916 (+9.41%) Land $1,876 Building $336,040$337,916 (+9.41%) Land $1,876 Building $336,040
2024$308,853 (+63.08%) Land $1,876 Building $306,977$308,853 (+63.08%) Land $1,876 Building $306,977
2023$3,159.00 (+0.25%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption$189,393 (+8.67%) Land $1,795 Building $187,598$189,393 (+8.67%) Land $1,795 Building $187,598
2022$3,151.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption$174,279 Land $1,795 Building $172,484$174,279 Land $1,795 Building $172,484

Flood & Wildfire

402 Locust is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Taylor County (48441C), updated June 11, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach of burnable land

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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