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414 Bird Rd, Merkel, TX 79536 Property Records

Taylor County property record for 414 Bird Rd, Merkel, TX 79536

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1984
Lot Size1 acre (43,560 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$148,755 (Nov 2022)
Tax Bill$471 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2022 Second Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNA0073005202

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNA0073005202
Alternative APN
  • 36026

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,232 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,232 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1984
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1984
Architectural StyleMobile Home
Exterior MaterialOther
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialGalvanized Metal
Lot Area43,560 sqft
Garage TypeCarport
Garage Area672 sqft
CarportCarport
Carport Area672 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area260 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address414 BIRD RD
CityMERKEL
StateTX
Zip79536-5536
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionA0073 SUR 147 GRIMES COUNTY SCHOOL, TRACT 19, ACRES 1.0
Legal SubdivisionGRIMES COUNTY SCHOOL
Legal Tract19
Legal Lot Number19
JurisdictionTAYLOR TX
Township / Civil DivisionMERKEL
Census Block Group2
Census Block2115
Census Tract13601

Owner

414 Bird Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2022.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address3535 COUNTY ROAD 320, ABILENE, TX 79601-8021
Owner TypeIndividual

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

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 7, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 7, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior SaleSep 13, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202222579
Prior Transfer DateNov 4, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc0000022579
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2022: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document TypeVendor's Lien
JurisdictionTAYLOR TX
Recording DateNov 7, 2022
Property Address414 BIRD RD, MERKEL, TX 79536-5536
Document Number0000022579
Instrument DateNov 4, 2022
Instrument2022-00022579
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 9, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address414 BIRD RD, MERKEL, TX 79536-5536

Mortgage

Document Number0000022581
DateNov 7, 2022
Instrument2022-00022581
Lender
NameCMG MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Special NotesSeller Financed
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

Mortgage

Document Number0000022580
DateNov 7, 2022
Instrument2022-00022580
Lender
NameCMG MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSAN RAMON, CA 94583
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 414 Bird Rd was $471.

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$38,851 (+15.78%) Land $5,663 Building $33,188$38,851 (+15.78%) Land $5,663 Building $33,188
2025$471.00$33,557 (+11.7%) Land $5,663 Building $27,894$33,557 (+11.7%) Land $5,663 Building $27,894
2024$30,041 (-1.3%) Land $5,663 Building $24,378$30,041 (-1.3%) Land $5,663 Building $24,378
2023$429.00 (-9.87%)$30,437 Land $5,663 Building $24,774$30,437 Land $5,663 Building $24,774
2022$476.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 414 Bird Rd 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 414 Bird Rd is moderate, ranking above 51% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 51% of the US · lower than 74% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood0.09% 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.

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