Taylor County property record for 425 Merchant St, Abilene, TX 79603
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,150 sqft · built 1907 |
| Lot Size | 0.264 acres (11,495 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $295 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 75100102400 |
| Primary APN | 75100102400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,150 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,750 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 400 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1907 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1907 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,495 sqft (0.264 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 121 ft deep x 95 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 305 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Street Address | 425 MERCHANT ST |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79603-7425 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT W & W8 1/2 LT P & N22.5 OFV 182 2 CARTER OT ABL |
| Legal Subdivision | OT ABILENE |
| Legal Block | 182 |
| Legal Lot Number | W,P |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
425 Merchant St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Taylor County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 425 MERCHANT ST, ABILENE, TX 79603-7425 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 425 Merchant St was $295 with exemptions applied.
Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Municipality | Abilene City |
| County | Taylor County |
| Unified School District | Abilene Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $200,509 (+1%) | $242,499 (-2.4%) Land $15,518 Building $226,981 | |
| 2025 | $295.00 Homeowner's exemption Widower's exemption | $182,281 (+1%) | $248,455 (+14.68%) Land $15,518 Building $232,937 |
| 2024 | $165,710 (-16.64%) Land $4,023 Building $212,634 | $216,657 (+8.99%) Land $4,023 Building $212,634 | |
| 2023 | $295.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Widower's exemption Additional exemption filed | $198,779 Land $4,023 Building $194,756 | $198,779 Land $4,023 Building $194,756 |
| 2018 | $295.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 425 Merchant St 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 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.
The area around 425 Merchant St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 ABILENE serves 130,501 people · EPA ID TX2210001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Feb 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 322 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 940 / 35 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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