Taylor County property record for 408 Oak, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $51 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S1700000900 |
| Primary APN | S1700000900 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 10,500 sqft (0.241 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Street Address | 408 OAK |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-5118 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | SHEPPARD 1ST OF MERKEL, BLOCK B, LOT 2 & S/2 LT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHEPPARD 1ST OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,1 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2049 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
408 Oak, residential vacant land, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 410 OAK, MERKEL, TX 79536-5118 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Property Address | 408 OAK, MERKEL, TX 79536-5118 |
| Document Number | 0000020344 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20344 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 4, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 410 OAK MERKEL TX 795365118, MERKEL, TX 79536-5118 |
| Document Number | 20345 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20345 |
| Name | PENNYMAC |
|---|---|
| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 9, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 408 Oak was $51.
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 | $2,625 (-) Land $2,625 | $2,625 (-) Land $2,625 | |
| 2025 | $51.00 | $2,625 (-) Land $2,625 | $2,625 (-) Land $2,625 |
| 2024 | $2,625 (-) Land $2,625 | $2,625 (-) Land $2,625 | |
| 2023 | $51.00 (-12.07%) | $2,625 Land $2,625 | $2,625 Land $2,625 |
| 2022 | $58.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 408 Oak 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 Oak is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 97.1% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 323 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 |
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