Taylor County property record for 496 FM 126, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,832 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 6.48 acres (282,704 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $272,900 (Sep 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,355 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | A0072001100 |
| Primary APN | A0072001100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,832 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,382 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,832 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 282,704 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 550 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 16 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 298 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 496 FM 126 |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-4304 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | A0072 SUR 148 GRIMES COUNTY SCHOOL, TRACT 3, ACRES 6.49 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRIMES COUNTY SCHOOL |
| Legal Tract | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 13602 |
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 496 FM 126, MERKEL, TX 79536-4304 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 22, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 22, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 26, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201414821 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 18, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000014821 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Taylor County |
| Unified School District | Merkel Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $329,629 (-18.64%) Land $15,426 Building $314,203 | $411,283 (-5.66%) Land $97,080 Building $314,203 | |
| 2025 | $1,355.00 (-38.94%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $405,158 (+16.21%) | $435,979 (+10.59%) Land $97,080 Building $338,899 |
| 2024 | $348,632 (+9.67%) | $394,245 (+5.87%) Land $64,974 Building $329,271 | |
| 2023 | $2,219.00 (-32.41%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $317,884 Land $10,479 Building $307,405 | $372,379 Land $64,974 Building $307,405 |
| 2022 | $3,283.00 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 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 67% of the US · lower than 91% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | SUN WSC serves 3,420 people · EPA ID TX2210015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Access Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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