Taylor County property record for 403 Lois, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,037 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.321 acres (14,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $108,274 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $940 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | A0073011900 |
| Primary APN | A0073011900 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,037 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,037 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,000 sqft (0.321 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 403 LOIS |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-4514 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | A0073 SUR 147 GRIMES COUNTY SCHOOL, TRACT 26 (100X 140) |
| Legal Subdivision | GRIMES COUNTY SCHOOL |
| Legal Tract | 26 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2035 |
| 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 | 403 LOIS, MERKEL, TX 79536-4514 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 10, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 10, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 16, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20222828 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 21, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001569 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Feb 10, 2022 |
| Property Address | 403 LOIS, MERKEL, TX 79536-4514 |
| Document Number | 0000002828 |
| Map Reference | DOC 2021-15662 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00002828 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 10, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 403 LOIS, MERKEL, TX 79536-4514 |
| Document Number | 0000002829 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00002829 |
| Name | PRIMELENDING |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
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 | $52,897 (-1.78%) Land $2,520 Building $50,377 | $52,897 (-1.78%) Land $2,520 Building $50,377 | |
| 2025 | Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $53,858 (+12.73%) Land $2,520 Building $51,338 | $53,858 (+12.73%) Land $2,520 Building $51,338 |
| 2023 | $940.00 (-7.84%) | $47,778 Land $2,520 Building $45,258 | $47,778 Land $2,520 Building $45,258 |
| 2022 | $1,020.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 | Moderate above 42% of the US · lower than 84% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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