Taylor County property record for 510 Kent, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial/Industrial |
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| Details | 1 ba · 2,499 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.403 acres (17,545 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,611 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0825012000 |
| Primary APN | S0825012000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,499 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,499 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 17,545 sqft (0.403 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 121 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 14 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 510 KENT |
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| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-3620 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Mixed Use Commercial/Industrial |
| Legal Description | COLLEGE OF MERKEL, BLOCK 22, LOT 9-10 & S21 OF 11, ACRES .4028 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLLEGE OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9-10 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1051 |
| 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.
510 Kent, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in July 2024.
Source: Taylor County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 226 MYSTIC DR, MERKEL, TX 79536-3344 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Surviving Spouse |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 30, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 30, 2024 |
| Deed Document Number | 202412853 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 510 Kent was $2,611.
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 | $112,241 (-15.6%) Land $5,220 Building $107,021 | $112,241 (-15.6%) Land $5,220 Building $107,021 | |
| 2025 | $2,611.00 | $132,992 (+59.92%) Land $5,220 Building $127,772 | $132,992 (+59.92%) Land $5,220 Building $127,772 |
| 2024 | $83,163 (-7.52%) Land $5,220 Building $77,943 | $83,163 (-7.52%) Land $5,220 Building $77,943 | |
| 2023 | $1,770.00 (+0.11%) | $89,930 Land $5,220 Building $84,710 | $89,930 Land $5,220 Building $84,710 |
| 2022 | $1,768.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 510 Kent 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 510 Kent is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 |
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| 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 |
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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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