Taylor County property record for 405 Thornton, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 800 sqft · built 1944 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $26,600 (Jan 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $430 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S2200002400 |
| Primary APN | S2200002400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 800 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 800 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1944 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1944 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,400 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 168 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 98 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 405 THORNTON |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-3014 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | THORNTON OF MERKEL, BLOCK E, LOT S50FT E168.6 LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | THORNTON OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | E |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1063 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10929 CR 432, MERKEL, TX 79536 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 23, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 23, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 28, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20261408 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 27, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000018603 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Property Address | 405 THORNTON, MERKEL, TX 79536-3014 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 10929 COUNTY ROAD 432, MERKEL, TX 79536 |
| Document Number | 0000001409 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-00001409 |
| Name | FIRST FINANCIAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MERKEL, TX 79536 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jan 23, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $43,389 (+5.77%) Land $1,680 Building $41,709 | $43,389 (+5.73%) Land $1,680 Building $41,709 | |
| 2025 | $430.00 (+25%) Homeowner's exemption | $41,022 (+1%) Land $1,680 Building $39,358 | $41,038 (+7.18%) Land $1,680 Building $39,358 |
| 2024 | $37,293 (+3.37%) Land $1,680 Building $36,608 | $38,288 (+6.13%) Land $1,680 Building $36,608 | |
| 2023 | $344.00 (-44.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $36,078 Land $1,680 Building $34,398 | $36,078 Land $1,680 Building $34,398 |
| 2018 | $625.00 |
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 94% of the US · lower than 97.4% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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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