Taylor County property record for 406 Locust, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,756 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.289 acres (12,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $829 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S1700000100 |
| Primary APN | S1700000100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,756 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,188 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,756 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,600 sqft (0.289 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 406 LOCUST |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-5110 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SHEPPARD 1ST OF MERKEL, BLOCK A, LOT 1 & N40 LT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHEPPARD 1ST OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2050 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2349 FARM TO MARKET RD 126, 126, MERKEL, TX 79536 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Deed Document Number | 202611157 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 22, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000012094 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 406 LOCUST, MERKEL, TX 79536-5110 |
| Document Number | 0000011157 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202611157 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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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 | $128,680 (+2.44%) Land $2,520 Building $126,160 | $128,680 (-2.38%) Land $2,520 Building $126,160 | |
| 2025 | $829.00 (+17.76%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $125,613 (+1%) Land $2,520 Building $129,300 | $131,820 (+10.13%) Land $2,520 Building $129,300 |
| 2024 | $114,194 (+1.16%) Land $2,520 Building $117,173 | $119,693 (+6.03%) Land $2,520 Building $117,173 | |
| 2023 | $704.00 (-4.99%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $112,882 Land $2,520 Building $110,362 | $112,882 Land $2,520 Building $110,362 |
| 2022 | $741.00 |
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 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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