Taylor County property record for 409 Orange, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 420 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $262 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0750000700 |
| Primary APN | S0750000700 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 420 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 420 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,300 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 409 ORANGE |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-5516 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BOYCE OF MERKEL, BLOCK A, LOT N45 OF LT 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | BOYCE OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2084 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records · APN S0750000700
Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 411 ORANGE, MERKEL, TX 79536-5516 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Taylor County records · Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Taylor County |
| Municipality | Merkel Town |
| Unified School District | Merkel Independent School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $14,252 (-16.22%) Land $1,260 Building $12,992 | $14,252 (-16.22%) Land $1,260 Building $12,992 | |
| 2025 | $262.00 (+28.43%) | $17,012 (+52.85%) Land $1,260 Building $15,752 | $17,012 (+52.85%) Land $1,260 Building $15,752 |
| 2024 | $11,130 (+7.25%) Land $1,260 Building $9,870 | $11,130 (+7.25%) Land $1,260 Building $9,870 | |
| 2023 | $204.00 (-1.45%) | $10,378 Land $1,260 Building $9,118 | $10,378 Land $1,260 Building $9,118 |
| 2022 | $207.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of June 11, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 90% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Uniti Group Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| AMG Technology Investment Group Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Communications Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Taylor Electric Cooperative.
Based on FCC filings for 323 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF MERKEL serves 3,573 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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