Taylor County property record for 517 Bird Rd, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,688 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 2.09 acres (91,041 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $471 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | A0073006000 |
| Primary APN | A0073006000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,688 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,688 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 91,041 sqft |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 517 BIRD RD |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-6649 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | A0073 SUR 147 GRIMES COUNTY SCHOOL, TRACT 22, ACRES 2.09 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRIMES COUNTY SCHOOL |
| Legal Tract | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2087 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
517 Bird Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2014.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 517 BIRD RD, MERKEL, TX 79536-6649 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 7, 2014 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 7, 2014 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 7, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 201410006 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 517 Bird Rd was $471 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Taylor County |
| Unified School District | Merkel Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $93,889 (+4.95%) Land $7,972 Building $85,917 | $93,889 (+2.09%) Land $7,972 Building $85,917 | |
| 2025 | $471.00 Homeowner's exemption | $89,462 (+1%) Land $7,972 Building $83,994 | $91,966 (-2.4%) Land $7,972 Building $83,994 |
| 2024 | $81,329 (-9.82%) Land $7,972 Building $86,258 | $94,230 (+4.49%) Land $7,972 Building $86,258 | |
| 2023 | $372.00 (-44.97%) Homeowner's exemption | $90,181 Land $7,972 Building $82,209 | $90,181 Land $7,972 Building $82,209 |
| 2022 | $676.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 517 Bird Rd 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 517 Bird Rd is moderate, ranking above 51% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 51% of the US · lower than 74% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | BLAIR WSC serves 957 people · EPA ID TX2210024 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jan 2020 Haloacetic acids resolved · Jul 2019 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 38 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 |
May also be available: Access Fiber.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures