Taylor County property record for 508 Locust, Merkel, TX 79536 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,420 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.273 acres (11,900 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,372 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S1700001700 |
| Primary APN | S1700001700 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,420 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,420 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,900 sqft (0.273 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 85 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 560 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 508 LOCUST |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-6408 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SHEPPARD 1ST OF MERKEL, BLOCK C, LOT 4 & S35 LT3 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHEPPARD 1ST OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 4,3 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2056 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records · APN S1700001700
Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 496 FM 126, MERKEL, TX 79536-4304 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names 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 | $120,974 (+0.12%) Land $2,261 Building $118,713 | $120,974 (+0.12%) Land $2,261 Building $118,713 | |
| 2025 | $2,372.00 (+15.76%) | $120,830 (+10.04%) Land $2,261 Building $118,569 | $120,830 (+10.04%) Land $2,261 Building $118,569 |
| 2024 | $109,804 (+5.48%) Land $2,261 Building $107,543 | $109,804 (+5.48%) Land $2,261 Building $107,543 | |
| 2023 | $2,049.00 (-14.3%) | $104,102 Land $2,261 Building $101,841 | $104,102 Land $2,261 Building $101,841 |
| 2022 | $2,391.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Taylor County (48441C), updated June 11, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 484410136012, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 323 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Uniti Group | Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| AMG Technology Investment Group | Fixed Wireless (unlicensed) | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Communications | Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available at this address: Taylor Electric Cooperative. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
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