Taylor County property record for 501 el Paso, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,098 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.482 acres (21,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,119 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0800002200 |
| Primary APN | S0800002200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,098 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,686 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,790 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 308 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 21,000 sqft (0.482 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 370 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 501 EL PASO |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-3436 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BROWN OF COLLEGE - MERKEL, BLOCK 24, LOT 7-9, OUTLOT D |
| Legal Subdivision | BROWN OF COLLEGE - MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7-9 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1048 |
| 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 | 501 EL PASO, MERKEL, TX 79536-3436 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 28, 2011 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 28, 2011 |
| Deed Document Number | 201118654 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $105,239 (+3%) Land $3,360 Building $101,879 | $105,239 (+2.02%) Land $3,360 Building $101,879 | |
| 2025 | $1,119.00 (+22.83%) Homeowner's exemption | $102,175 (+9.98%) Land $3,360 Building $99,795 | $103,155 (+11.04%) Land $3,360 Building $99,795 |
| 2024 | $92,900 (+0.06%) Land $3,360 Building $89,540 | $92,900 (+0.06%) Land $3,360 Building $89,540 | |
| 2023 | $911.00 (-28.32%) Homeowner's exemption | $92,844 Land $3,360 Building $89,484 | $92,844 Land $3,360 Building $89,484 |
| 2022 | $1,271.00 |
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 98% of the US · lower than 98.8% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 142 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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