Taylor County property record for 509 Orange, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,448 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $178,153 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,032 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0750003500 |
| Primary APN | S0750003500 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,448 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,448 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,500 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 292 sqft |
| Storage Building | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 509 ORANGE |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-6603 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BOYCE OF MERKEL, BLOCK F, LOT N/2 OF 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | BOYCE OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | F |
| Legal Lot Number | N |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2085 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records · APN S0750003500
Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 509 ORANGE, MERKEL, TX 79536-6603 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 05, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 05, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 07, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20239107 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Jun 05, 2023 |
| Property Address | 509 ORANGE, MERKEL, TX 79536-6603 |
| Document Number | 0000009107 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2960 PG 855 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 05, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00009107 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 509 ORANGE, MERKEL, TX 79536-6603 |
| Document Number | 0000009108 |
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| Date | Jun 05, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00009108 |
| Name | CMG MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2053 |
| Document Number | 0000009109 |
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| Date | Jun 05, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00009109 |
| Name | CMG MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 36 Months |
| Due | Jun 05, 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 | $161,863 (+4.82%) Land $1,680 Building $160,183 | $161,863 (+4.82%) Land $1,680 Building $160,183 | |
| 2025 | $3,032.00 (+161.38%) | $154,425 (+8.64%) Land $1,680 Building $152,745 | $154,425 (+8.64%) Land $1,680 Building $152,745 |
| 2024 | $142,145 (+9.24%) Land $1,680 Building $140,465 | $142,145 (+9.24%) Land $1,680 Building $140,465 | |
| 2023 | $1,160.00 (-30.33%) Homeowner's exemption | $130,124 (+26.14%) Land $1,680 Building $128,444 | $130,124 (+26.14%) Land $1,680 Building $128,444 |
| 2022 | $1,665.00 Homeowner's exemption | $103,162 Land $1,680 Building $101,482 | $103,162 Land $1,680 Building $101,482 |
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 66% of the US · lower than 90% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Uniti Group Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| AMG Technology Investment Group Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Communications Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Taylor Electric Cooperative.
Based on FCC filings for 323 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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