Taylor County property record for 511 S 8th, Merkel, TX 79536 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,897 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.712 acres (31,015 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,012 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Sale Jan 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | A0073003400 |
| Primary APN | A0073003400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,897 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,449 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,897 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 31,015 sqft (0.712 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 146 ft deep x 212 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 231 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 511 S 8TH |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-6643 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | A0073 SUR 147 GRIMES COUNTY SCHOOL, TRACT 17 (212 X 146.35), ACRES .712 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRIMES COUNTY SCHOOL |
| Legal Tract | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2109 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records · APN A0073003400
Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 511 S 8TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-6643 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jan 02, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 511 S 8TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-6643 |
| Document Number | 0000008869 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 8869 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 10, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 911 N MOCKINGBIRD LN ABILENE TX 796035730, ABILENE, TX 79603-5730 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Jan 02, 2020 |
| Property Address | 511 S 8TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-6643 |
| Document Number | 0000000018 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 18 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 04, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 511 S 8TH ST TX, TX |
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 | $180,615 (+1%) | $244,622 (+2.23%) Land $4,652 Building $239,970 | |
| 2025 | $2,012.00 (+13.54%) Homeowner's exemption | $164,195 (+1%) Land $4,652 Building $234,626 | $239,278 (+53.21%) Land $4,652 Building $234,626 |
| 2024 | $149,268 (-1.61%) Land $4,652 Building $151,520 | $156,172 (+2.94%) Land $4,652 Building $151,520 | |
| 2023 | $1,772.00 (-22.79%) Homeowner's exemption | $151,711 Land $4,652 Building $147,059 | $151,711 Land $4,652 Building $147,059 |
| 2022 | $2,295.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Taylor County (48441C), updated June 11, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 34% of the US · above 9% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 2,273 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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