Taylor County property record for 501 Lamar, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Mobile Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.771 acres (33,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $397 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S1000000700 |
| Primary APN | S1000000700 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Mobile Home |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 33,600 sqft (0.771 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 240 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 392 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 501 LAMAR |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-3826 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Prefabricated > Mobile Home |
| Legal Description | FREEMAN OF COLLEGE - MERKEL, BLOCK C, LOT LTS 3-6 & S40 OF LT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | FREEMAN OF COLLEGE - MERKEL |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 3-6,2 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1052 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records · APN S1000000700
Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5110 CONGRESS AVE, ABILENE, TX 79603-5333 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Taylor County records · Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Taylor County |
| Municipality | Merkel Town |
| Unified School District | Merkel Independent School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $21,226 (+4.77%) Land $4,704 Building $16,522 | $21,226 (+4.77%) Land $4,704 Building $16,522 | |
| 2025 | $397.00 (+17.8%) | $20,260 (+15.02%) Land $4,704 Building $15,556 | $20,260 (+15.02%) Land $4,704 Building $15,556 |
| 2024 | $17,615 (+2.77%) Land $4,704 Building $12,911 | $17,615 (+2.77%) Land $4,704 Building $12,911 | |
| 2023 | $337.00 (+0.9%) | $17,140 Land $4,704 Building $12,436 | $17,140 Land $4,704 Building $12,436 |
| 2022 | $334.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of June 11, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: NPS National Register of Historic Places as of August 1, 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Historic District | Within the Bankhead Highway Historic District listed 1998 · 13 contributing resources · NRIS 98001414 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Uniti Group Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| AMG Technology Investment Group Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Communications Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 142 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF MERKEL serves 3,573 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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