Taylor County property record for 403 el Paso, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.707 acres (30,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $90 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0825006800 |
| Primary APN | S0825006800 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 30,800 sqft (0.707 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 220 ft wide |
| Street Address | 403 EL PASO |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | COLLEGE OF MERKEL, BLOCK 12, LOT S220 E140 W300 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLLEGE OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | S220 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1061 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
403 el Paso, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who acquired it in May 2013.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 225 LEXINGTON AVE, ABILENE, TX 79605-1536 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 20138175 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 403 el Paso was $90.
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 | $4,620 (-) Land $4,620 | $4,620 (-) Land $4,620 | |
| 2025 | $90.00 | $4,620 (-) Land $4,620 | $4,620 (-) Land $4,620 |
| 2024 | $4,620 (-) Land $4,620 | $4,620 (-) Land $4,620 | |
| 2023 | $90.00 (-12.62%) | $4,620 Land $4,620 | $4,620 Land $4,620 |
| 2022 | $103.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 403 el Paso in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 403 el Paso is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 142 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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