Taylor County property record for 434 Merchant St, Abilene, TX 79603
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,572 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,656 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 80100113200 |
| Primary APN | 80100113200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,572 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,572 sqft |
| Utility Area | 140 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 204 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 434 MERCHANT ST |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79603-7426 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 4 205 2 A STEFFENS OT ABL |
| Legal Subdivision | OT ABILENE |
| Legal Block | 205 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 802 RUNNING WATER TRL, ABILENE, TX 79602-7024 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 13, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 13, 2023 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 20233705 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 23, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000011296 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Jul 8, 2022 |
| Property Address | 434 MERCHANT ST, ABILENE, TX 79603-7426 |
| Document Number | 0000014343 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00014343 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3043 TOWNSGATE RD # 200, 200, WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361-3027 |
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 | $118,892 (+62.63%) Land $9,450 Building $109,442 | $118,892 (-2.42%) Land $9,450 Building $109,442 | |
| 2025 | $1,656.00 (+24.79%) | $73,108 (+2%) Land $9,450 Building $112,394 | $121,844 (+1%) Land $9,450 Building $112,394 |
| 2024 | $60,923 (+5.8%) Land $2,450 Building $58,473 | $60,923 (+5.8%) Land $2,450 Building $58,473 | |
| 2023 | $1,327.00 (-32.23%) | $57,582 Land $2,450 Building $55,132 | $57,582 Land $2,450 Building $55,132 |
| 2022 | $1,958.00 |
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 | 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.
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 |
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