Taylor County property record for 403 Runnels, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,104 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.199 acres (8,680 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $364 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0825006200 |
| Primary APN | S0825006200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,104 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,680 sqft (0.199 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 62 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 180 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 180 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 403 RUNNELS |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-3418 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COLLEGE OF MERKEL, BLOCK 12, LOT N62 S100 E140 E300 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLLEGE OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | N62 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1060 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 403 RUNNELS, MERKEL, TX 79536-3418 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 4, 2020 |
| Deed Sale | May 4, 2020 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 16, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20207244 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 2, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000020052 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2020 |
| Property Address | 403 RUNNELS, MERKEL, TX 79536-3418 |
| Document Number | 0000007244 |
| Instrument Date | May 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 7244 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 1, 2020 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, SIMPLIFILE LC E-RECORDING |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 403 RUNNELS MERKEL TX 795363418, MERKEL, TX 79536-3418 |
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 | $71,592 (+1%) | $77,279 (+0.86%) Land $1,736 Building $75,543 | |
| 2025 | $364.00 (+21.74%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $65,084 (+1%) Land $1,736 Building $74,881 | $76,617 (+9.75%) Land $1,736 Building $74,881 |
| 2024 | $59,167 (-11.14%) Land $1,736 Building $68,073 | $69,809 (+4.85%) Land $1,736 Building $68,073 | |
| 2023 | $299.00 (+37.79%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $66,583 Land $1,736 Building $64,847 | $66,583 Land $1,736 Building $64,847 |
| 2018 | $217.00 |
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 |
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) |
|---|---|
| Uniti Group Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| AMG Technology Investment Group Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Communications Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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