Taylor County property record for 503 Edwards, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 780 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.166 acres (7,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $82,700 (Sep 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $798 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Mortgage Oct 2017 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0825011600 |
| Primary APN | S0825011600 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 780 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 780 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,250 sqft (0.166 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 750 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 503 EDWARDS |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-3809 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COLLEGE OF MERKEL, BLOCK 22, LOT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLLEGE OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1051 |
| 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 | 503 EDWARDS, MERKEL, TX 79536-3809 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer QUICKEN LNS |
| Oct 13, 2017 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Oct 13, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 28, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 28, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 13, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201816845 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 28, 2018 |
| Property Address | 503 EDWARDS, MERKEL, TX 79536-3809 |
| Document Number | 0000016845 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 16845 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 2, 2019 |
| Title Company | BIG COUNTRY TITLE, BIG CNTRY TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 503 EDWARDS MERKEL TX 795363809, MERKEL, TX 79536-3809 |
| Document Number | 16846 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 16846 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 27, 2048 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Oct 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 503 EDWARDS, MERKEL, TX 79536-3809 |
| Document Number | 0000017096 |
| Map Reference | CAB 2 SL 138-D |
| Instrument Date | Oct 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00017096 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8134 DROVERS LN, 8134, ABILENE, TX 79602-5465 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 503 EDWARDS, MERKEL, TX 79536-3809 |
| Document Number | 0000017097 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00017097 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Oct 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 503 EDWARDS, MERKEL, TX 79536-3809 |
| Document Number | 0000017095 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17095 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 8134 DROVERS LN ABILENE TX 796025465, ABILENE, TX 79602-5465 |
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 | $81,362 (+1%) | $85,771 (+8.53%) Land $1,450 Building $84,321 | |
| 2025 | $798.00 (-13.26%) Homeowner's exemption | $73,965 (+1%) Land $1,450 Building $77,577 | $79,027 (+17.53%) Land $1,450 Building $77,577 |
| 2024 | $67,241 (-31.91%) Land $1,450 Building $65,791 | $67,241 (-31.91%) Land $1,450 Building $65,791 | |
| 2023 | $920.00 (-28.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $98,747 Land $1,450 Building $97,297 | $98,747 Land $1,450 Building $97,297 |
| 2022 | $1,295.00 |
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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% 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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