Taylor County property record for 411 S 8th, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,828 sqft · built 1933 |
| Lot Size | 1.33 acres (57,935 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,594 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | A0073003200 |
| Primary APN | A0073003200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,828 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,828 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1933 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1933 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 57,935 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 432 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 411 S 8TH |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-6641 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | A0073 SUR 147 GRIMES COUNTY SCHOOL, TRACT 17, ACRES 1.33 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRIMES COUNTY SCHOOL |
| Legal Tract | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2110 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 26, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2640 FM 126, MERKEL, TX 79536-6104 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 24, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000013411 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $82,006 (+1.01%) Land $24,611 Building $57,395 | $82,006 (+1.01%) Land $24,611 Building $57,395 | |
| 2025 | $1,594.00 (-1.67%) | $81,186 (-6.25%) Land $24,611 Building $56,575 | $81,186 (-6.25%) Land $24,611 Building $56,575 |
| 2024 | $86,603 (+5.18%) Land $13,550 Building $73,053 | $86,603 (+5.18%) Land $13,550 Building $73,053 | |
| 2023 | $1,621.00 (+8.14%) | $82,340 Land $13,550 Building $68,790 | $82,340 Land $13,550 Building $68,790 |
| 2022 | $1,499.00 |
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 94% of the US · lower than 97.1% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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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