Taylor County property record for 404 Lois, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,048 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $72 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S2300001200 |
| Primary APN | S2300001200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,048 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,048 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,500 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 64 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 404 LOIS |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-4515 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WEST OF MERKEL, BLOCK E, LOT 6&S1/2 LT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | E |
| Legal Lot Number | 6,5 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 33362, AMARILLO, TX 79120-3362 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 9, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000004673 |
| 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 | $3,720 (+1.22%) Land $2,100 Building $1,620 | $3,720 (+1.22%) Land $2,100 Building $1,620 | |
| 2025 | $72.00 (+2.86%) | $3,675 (+2.94%) Land $2,100 Building $1,575 | $3,675 (+2.94%) Land $2,100 Building $1,575 |
| 2024 | $3,570 (-0.83%) Land $2,100 Building $1,470 | $3,570 (-0.83%) Land $2,100 Building $1,470 | |
| 2023 | $70.00 (-12.5%) | $3,600 Land $2,100 Building $1,500 | $3,600 Land $2,100 Building $1,500 |
| 2022 | $80.00 |
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 | Moderate above 42% of the US · lower than 84% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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) |
|---|---|
| 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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