Taylor County property record for 510 Oak, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 868 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $116,900 (Sep 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $703 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S1700002500 |
| Primary APN | S1700002500 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 868 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 868 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,400 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 15 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 510 OAK |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-6414 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SHEPPARD 1ST OF MERKEL, BLOCK D, LOT 5 & S10.5 LT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHEPPARD 1ST OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,4 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2076 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 317 S 8TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-6639 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 3, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 3, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201513914 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 1, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000013914 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Property Address | 510 OAK, MERKEL, TX 79536-6414 |
| Document Number | 0000007677 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 21, 2018 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 317 S 8TH MERKEL TX 795366639, MERKEL, TX 79536-6639 |
| Document Number | 0000007677 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 7677 |
| Name | PROSPERITY BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ABILENE, TX 79601 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | May 14, 2032 |
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 | $37,855 (+5.61%) Land $2,100 Building $35,755 | $37,855 (+5.61%) Land $2,100 Building $35,755 | |
| 2025 | $703.00 (+12.3%) | $35,845 (+9.7%) Land $2,100 Building $33,745 | $35,845 (+9.7%) Land $2,100 Building $33,745 |
| 2024 | $32,674 (+2.68%) Land $2,100 Building $30,574 | $32,674 (+2.68%) Land $2,100 Building $30,574 | |
| 2023 | $626.00 (+1.46%) | $31,821 Land $2,100 Building $29,721 | $31,821 Land $2,100 Building $29,721 |
| 2022 | $617.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.9% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 323 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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