Taylor County property record for 412 Locust, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,358 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.321 acres (14,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $288,731 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,526 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Mortgage Nov 2020 Sale + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S1700000300 |
| Primary APN | S1700000300 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,358 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,782 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 576 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 576 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,000 sqft (0.321 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 375 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 412 LOCUST |
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| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-5110 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SHEPPARD 1ST OF MERKEL, BLOCK A, LOT 5-6 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHEPPARD 1ST OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-6 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2050 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records · APN S1700000300
Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 412 LOCUST, MERKEL, TX 79536-5110 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Sep 01, 2022 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · VA Mortgage FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA |
| Nov 04, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, SIMPLIFILE LC E-RECORDING |
| Mar 12, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer TITLE AND ESCROW/TX INC |
| Feb 26, 2018 | Grant Deed, Foreclosure |
| Sep 12, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ALAW TX TITLE DOCUMENTS |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 01, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 01, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 12, 2018 |
| Deed Document Number | 202218431 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 24, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000018431 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 01, 2022 |
| Property Address | 412 LOCUST, MERKEL, TX 79536-5110 |
| Document Number | 0000018431 |
| Map Reference | CAB 2 SL 133-A |
| Instrument Date | Sep 01, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00018431 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 12, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 501 ALLEN ACRES, 501, ABILENE, TX 79602-3401 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 412 LOCUST, MERKEL, TX 79536-5110 |
| Document Number | 0000018432 |
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| Date | Sep 01, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00018432 |
| Name | FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Nov 04, 2020 |
| Property Address | 412 LOCUST, MERKEL, TX 79536-5110 |
| Document Number | 0000021053 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 21053 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 01, 2020 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, SIMPLIFILE LC E-RECORDING |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 412 LOCUST MERKEL TX 795365110, MERKEL, TX 79536-5110 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 12, 2018 |
| Property Address | 412 LOCUST, MERKEL, TX 79536-5110 |
| Document Number | 0000003739 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 09, 2018 |
| Instrument | 3739 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 26, 2018 |
| Title Company | TITLE AND ESCROW/TX INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4042 RICHMOND ST ABILENE TX 796053812, ABILENE, TX 79605-3812 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Feb 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 412 LOCUST, MERKEL, TX 79536-5110 |
| Document Number | 0000002835 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2835 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Mar 05, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Association |
| Address | PO BOX 650043 DALLAS TX 752650043, DALLAS, TX 75265-0043 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 412 LOCUST, MERKEL, TX 79536-5110 |
| Document Number | 0000015164 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 05, 2017 |
| Instrument | 15164 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Title Company | ALAW TX TITLE DOCUMENTS |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Association |
| Address | 9000 SOUTHSIDE BLVD #400 JACKSONVILLE FL 322560787, 400, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256-0787 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $313,075 (+7.14%) Land $2,380 Building $310,695 | $313,075 (+7.14%) Land $2,380 Building $310,695 | |
| 2025 | $4,526.00 (-4.94%) Homeowner's exemption | $292,221 (+1.82%) Land $2,380 Building $289,841 | $292,221 (+1.82%) Land $2,380 Building $289,841 |
| 2024 | $287,005 (-0.17%) Land $2,380 Building $284,625 | $287,005 (-0.17%) Land $2,380 Building $284,625 | |
| 2023 | $4,761.00 (+181.55%) Homeowner's exemption | $287,504 Land $2,380 Building $285,124 | $287,504 Land $2,380 Building $285,124 |
| 2022 | $1,691.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Taylor County (48441C), as of June 11, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 484410136012, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · 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 96% of the US · lower than 97.9% of Texas |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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, water system TX2210002, 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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