1. Home
  2. Texas
  3. Merkel
  4. S 8th

408 S 8th, Merkel, TX 79536 Property Records

Taylor County property record for 408 S 8th, Merkel, TX 79536

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1933
Lot Size0.8 acres (34,848 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Tax Bill$642 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2020 Transfer
Sep 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNA0073017600

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNA0073017600
Alternative APN
  • 97284

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,200 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,376 sqft
1st Floor Area1,200 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1933
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1933
Exterior MaterialConcrete
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialGalvanized Metal
Lot Area34,848 sqft (0.8 acres)
PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area176 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Street Address408 S 8TH
CityMERKEL
StateTX
Zip79536-6642
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionA0073 SUR 147 GRIMES COUNTY SCHOOL, TRACT 19, ACRES .8
Legal SubdivisionGRIMES COUNTY SCHOOL
Legal Tract19
Legal Lot Number19
JurisdictionTAYLOR TX
Township / Civil DivisionMERKEL
Census Block Group2
Census Block2084
Census Tract13601

Owner

408 S 8th is owned by a company that acquired it in September 2013.

Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing AddressPO BOX 338, MERKEL, TX 79536-0338
Owner TypeCompany

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 2, 2020Correction Deed, Transfer
FIRST TEXAS TITLE
Sep 14, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
FIRST TEXAS TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 11, 2013
Deed SaleSep 11, 2013
Deed Document Number201315947
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

December 2020: Correction Deed, Transfer

Document TypeCorrection Deed
JurisdictionTAYLOR TX
Recording DateDec 2, 2020
Property Address408 S 8TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-6642
Document Number0000022920
Instrument DateDec 2, 2020
Instrument22920
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 5, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST TEXAS TITLE

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPartnership
AddressPO BOX 338 MERKEL TX 795360338, MERKEL, TX 79536-0338

September 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionTAYLOR TX
Recording DateSep 14, 2020
Property Address408 S 8TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-6642
Document Number0000016987
Instrument DateSep 10, 2020
Instrument16987
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2020
Title CompanyFIRST TEXAS TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLimited Partnership
AddressPO BOX 338 MERKEL TX 795360338, MERKEL, TX 79536-0338

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 408 S 8th was $642.

Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTexas
CountyTaylor County
MunicipalityMerkel Town
Unified School DistrictMerkel Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$31,307 (-4.26%) Land $4,879 Building $26,428$31,307 (-4.26%) Land $4,879 Building $26,428
2025$642.00$32,700 (+19.08%) Land $4,879 Building $27,821$32,700 (+19.08%) Land $4,879 Building $27,821
2024$27,461 (+2.23%) Land $4,879 Building $22,582$27,461 (+2.23%) Land $4,879 Building $22,582
2023$528.00 (-40.94%)$26,861 Land $4,879 Building $21,982$26,861 Land $4,879 Building $21,982
2022$894.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 408 S 8th 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

Wildfire risk around 408 S 8th is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 94% of the US · lower than 97.1% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood0.04% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF MERKEL
serves 3,573 people · EPA ID TX2210002
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CITY OF ABILENE
Last State InspectionJan 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityE. coli
resolved · Jul 2018
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 38 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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.

Nearby Properties on S 8th

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures