Taylor County property record for 509 Marion, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,180 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.212 acres (9,240 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $56 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S2200001900 |
| Primary APN | S2200001900 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,180 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,180 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,240 sqft (0.212 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 156 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 509 MARION |
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| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-3214 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | THORNTON OF MERKEL, BLOCK D, LOT 3&S16 LT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | THORNTON OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,2 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1047 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 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.
509 Marion is owned by an individual who acquired it in July 2013.
Source: Taylor County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2106 MESQUITE CV, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78264-4657 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 4, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 4, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 201216432 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 9, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000012598 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 509 Marion was $56.
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 | $2,928 (+1.04%) Land $1,848 Building $1,080 | $2,928 (+1.04%) Land $1,848 Building $1,080 | |
| 2025 | $56.00 | $2,898 (+2.48%) Land $1,848 Building $1,050 | $2,898 (+2.48%) Land $1,848 Building $1,050 |
| 2024 | $2,828 (-0.7%) Land $1,848 Building $980 | $2,828 (-0.7%) Land $1,848 Building $980 | |
| 2023 | $56.00 (-11.11%) | $2,848 Land $1,848 Building $1,000 | $2,848 Land $1,848 Building $1,000 |
| 2022 | $63.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 509 Marion 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 509 Marion is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 97.1% of Texas |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 |
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| 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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