Taylor County property record for 509 Thornton, Merkel, TX 79536 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Mobile Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,216 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 0.251 acres (10,950 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $523 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S2200001300 |
| Primary APN | S2200001300 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,216 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,432 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,216 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Mobile Home |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,950 sqft (0.251 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 146 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
| Porch Area | 216 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 509 THORNTON |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-3016 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Prefabricated > Mobile Home |
| Legal Description | THORNTON OF MERKEL, BLOCK C, LOT N75FT OF E140FT OF LT 1, MH LABEL# TEX0483607 |
| Legal Subdivision | THORNTON OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1046 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records · APN S2200001300
Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 509 THORNTON, MERKEL, TX 79536-3016 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name 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 | $40,663 (+52.44%) Land $2,190 Building $38,473 | $40,663 (+52.44%) Land $2,190 Building $38,473 | |
| 2025 | $523.00 (+14.19%) | $26,674 (+12.89%) Land $2,190 Building $24,484 | $26,674 (+12.89%) Land $2,190 Building $24,484 |
| 2024 | $23,629 (+1.41%) Land $2,190 Building $21,439 | $23,629 (+1.41%) Land $2,190 Building $21,439 | |
| 2023 | $458.00 (-7.1%) | $23,300 Land $2,190 Building $21,110 | $23,300 Land $2,190 Building $21,110 |
| 2022 | $493.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Taylor County (48441C), updated June 11, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 484410136011, 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: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 142 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 |
| AT&T | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Starlink | Satellite (low-earth orbit) | 280 / 30 |
May also be available at this address: Uniti Group. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
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