Taylor County property record for 406 Kent, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Other |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,388 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.643 acres (28,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $21,100 (Nov 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,081 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0825004500 |
| Primary APN | S0825004500 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,388 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,388 sqft |
| Utility Area | 72 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 28,000 sqft (0.643 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 200 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 16 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|
| Street Address | 406 KENT |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-3618 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Miscellaneous |
| Legal Description | COLLEGE OF MERKEL, BLOCK 10, LOT 9-12 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLLEGE OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9-12 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1058 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
406 Kent is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2019.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 502, MERKEL, TX 79536-0502 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 25, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 25, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201919613 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 406 Kent was $1,081.
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 | $55,926 (+1.58%) Land $6,860 Building $49,066 | $55,926 (+1.58%) Land $6,860 Building $49,066 | |
| 2025 | $1,081.00 | $55,054 (+7.89%) Land $6,860 Building $48,194 | $55,054 (+7.89%) Land $6,860 Building $48,194 |
| 2024 | $51,030 (+4.37%) Land $6,860 Building $44,170 | $51,030 (+4.37%) Land $6,860 Building $44,170 | |
| 2023 | $962.00 (-7.14%) | $48,894 Land $6,860 Building $42,034 | $48,894 Land $6,860 Building $42,034 |
| 2022 | $1,036.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 406 Kent in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 406 Kent is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% 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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