Taylor County property record for 511 Edwards, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1 ba · 1,170 sqft · built 1934 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,875 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Jan 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $403 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2019 Mortgage Oct 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0825011300 |
| Primary APN | S0825011300 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,170 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,170 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1934 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1934 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 10,875 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 154 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 154 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 224 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 511 EDWARDS |
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| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-3809 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COLLEGE OF MERKEL, BLOCK 22, LOT 1&N1/2 LT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLLEGE OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| 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.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 511 EDWARDS, MERKEL, TX 79536-3809 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Jan 24, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer INTER-VIVOS SMITH TRUST (RT) |
| Oct 11, 2018 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 24, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 24, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20191083 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001083 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Jan 24, 2019 |
| Property Address | 511 EDWARDS, MERKEL, TX 79536-3809 |
| Document Number | 0000001083 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1083 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 1, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 511 EDWARDS MERKEL TX 795363809, MERKEL, TX 79536-3809 |
| Document Number | 1084 |
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| Date | Jan 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1084 |
| Name | INTER-VIVOS SMITH TRUST (RT) |
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| Address | 9984 SCRIPPS RANCH BLVD # 209, SAN DIEGO, CA 92131-1825 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Jan 23, 2024 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
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| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Oct 11, 2018 |
| Property Address | 511 EDWARDS, MERKEL, TX 79536-3809 |
| Document Number | 0000017507 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 17507 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 2, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 511 EDWARDS MERKEL TX 795363809, MERKEL, TX 79536-3809 |
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 | $40,727 (+5.58%) Land $2,175 Building $38,552 | $40,727 (+5.58%) Land $2,175 Building $38,552 | |
| 2025 | $403.00 (+21.02%) Homeowner's exemption | $38,575 (+9.16%) Land $2,175 Building $36,400 | $38,575 (+9.16%) Land $2,175 Building $36,400 |
| 2024 | $35,337 (+2.37%) Land $2,175 Building $33,162 | $35,337 (+2.37%) Land $2,175 Building $33,162 | |
| 2023 | $333.00 (-55%) Homeowner's exemption | $34,518 Land $2,175 Building $32,343 | $34,518 Land $2,175 Building $32,343 |
| 2018 | $740.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 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 |
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| 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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