Taylor County property record for 405 Runnels, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 672 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.122 acres (5,320 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (May 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $444 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Sale Jul 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0825005600 |
| Primary APN | S0825005600 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 672 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,320 sqft (0.122 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 38 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 192 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 192 sqft |
| Storage Building | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Street Address | 405 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 N38 S150 E140 E300 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLLEGE OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | N38 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1060 |
| 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 | 405 RUNNELS, MERKEL, TX 79536-3418 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jul 17, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 4, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 4, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Deed Document Number | 20207245 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 1, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000007245 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Property Address | 405 RUNNELS, MERKEL, TX 79536-3418 |
| Document Number | 0000001417 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1417 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 126 COUNTY ROAD 375 TRENT TX 79561, TRENT, TX 79561 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Jul 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 405 RUNNELS, MERKEL, TX 79536-3418 |
| Document Number | 0000011680 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 11680 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 26, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1217 ALBANY ST ABILENE TX 796053944, ABILENE, TX 79605-3944 |
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 | $66,816 (+1%) | $73,685 (+7.63%) Land $1,064 Building $72,621 | |
| 2025 | $444.00 (+15.93%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $60,742 (+1%) Land $1,064 Building $67,396 | $68,460 (+9.94%) Land $1,064 Building $67,396 |
| 2024 | $55,220 (-1.01%) Land $1,064 Building $61,204 | $62,268 (+11.62%) Land $1,064 Building $61,204 | |
| 2023 | $383.00 (-17.81%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $55,785 Land $1,064 Building $54,721 | $55,785 Land $1,064 Building $54,721 |
| 2018 | $466.00 |
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 |
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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