Taylor County property record for 408 Bird Rd, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Mobile Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 1 acre (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Jan 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $117 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | A0073005203 |
| Primary APN | A0073005203 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Mobile Home |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 316 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 408 BIRD RD |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-5536 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Prefabricated > Mobile Home |
| Legal Description | A0073 SUR 147 GRIMES COUNTY SCHOOL, TRACT 19, ACRES 1.0 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRIMES COUNTY SCHOOL |
| Legal Tract | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2115 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
408 Bird Rd, a mobile home, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2006.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 408 BIRD RD, MERKEL, TX 79536-5536 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 4, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 4, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200670 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3181 / 874 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 30, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0031810874 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 408 Bird Rd was $117 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Taylor County |
| Unified School District | Merkel Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $28,621 (+1%) | $37,657 (+44.73%) Land $5,663 Building $31,994 | |
| 2025 | $117.00 Homeowner's exemption | $26,019 (+8.54%) Land $5,663 Building $20,356 | $26,019 (+8.54%) Land $5,663 Building $20,356 |
| 2024 | $23,971 (-0.82%) Land $5,663 Building $18,308 | $23,971 (-0.82%) Land $5,663 Building $18,308 | |
| 2023 | $103.00 Homeowner's exemption | $24,168 Land $5,663 Building $18,505 | $24,168 Land $5,663 Building $18,505 |
| 2018 | $71.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 408 Bird Rd 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 408 Bird Rd is moderate, ranking above 51% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 51% of the US · lower than 74% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 38 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Access Fiber.
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