Taylor County property record for 5 Palmer, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,374 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.194 acres (8,460 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $143,796 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,473 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S2350014500 |
| Primary APN | S2350014500 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,374 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,474 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,374 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,460 sqft (0.194 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 141 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 192 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 192 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 172 sqft |
| Deck Area | 225 sqft |
| Patio Area | 100 sqft |
| Storage Building | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 5 PALMER |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-6014 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WESTERN HTS SEC 3 OF MERKEL, BLOCK 2, LOT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTERN HTS SEC 3 OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2064 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 PALMER, MERKEL, TX 79536-6014 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 18, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 18, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 4, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202217488 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 3, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000007941 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Property Address | 5 PALMER, MERKEL, TX 79536-6014 |
| Document Number | 0000017488 |
| Map Reference | CAB 2 SL 320-A |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00017488 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2801 ARLINGTON AVE, 2801, ABILENE, TX 79606-3503 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 PALMER, MERKEL, TX 79536-6014 |
| Document Number | 0000017489 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00017489 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2052 |
Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Taylor County |
| Municipality | Merkel Town |
| Unified School District | Merkel Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $147,765 (+1%) | $179,768 (+10.71%) Land $2,961 Building $176,807 | |
| 2025 | $1,473.00 (+14.54%) Homeowner's exemption | $134,332 (+1%) Land $2,961 Building $159,410 | $162,371 (+3.34%) Land $2,961 Building $159,410 |
| 2024 | $122,120 (-18.44%) Land $2,961 Building $154,167 | $157,128 (+4.94%) Land $2,961 Building $154,167 | |
| 2023 | $1,286.00 (-38.53%) | $149,728 Land $2,961 Building $146,767 | $149,728 Land $2,961 Building $146,767 |
| 2022 | $2,092.00 |
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 | 1 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 80% of the US · lower than 94% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 | CITY OF MERKEL serves 3,573 people · EPA ID TX2210002 |
|---|---|
| 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, 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 223 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Access Fiber, Nextlink.
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