Taylor County property record for 502 Haynes, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,894 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.57 acres (24,829 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,243 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | A0073008600 |
| Primary APN | A0073008600 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,894 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,894 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 24,829 sqft (0.57 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 502 HAYNES |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-6017 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | A0073 SUR 147 GRIMES COUNTY SCHOOL, TRACT 25, ACRES .57 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRIMES COUNTY SCHOOL |
| Legal Tract | 25 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
502 Haynes is owned by an individual who acquired it in August 2019.
Source: Taylor County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1601 COUNTY ROAD 409, MERKEL, TX 79536-4335 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 19, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000014323 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 502 Haynes was $2,243.
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 | $120,828 (+5.75%) Land $3,973 Building $116,855 | $120,828 (+5.75%) Land $3,973 Building $116,855 | |
| 2025 | $2,243.00 | $114,258 (+6.93%) Land $3,973 Building $110,285 | $114,258 (+6.93%) Land $3,973 Building $110,285 |
| 2024 | $106,849 (+6.33%) Land $3,973 Building $102,876 | $106,849 (+6.33%) Land $3,973 Building $102,876 | |
| 2023 | $1,978.00 (-7.83%) | $100,485 Land $3,973 Building $96,512 | $100,485 Land $3,973 Building $96,512 |
| 2022 | $2,146.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 502 Haynes in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 502 Haynes is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.9% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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