Taylor County property record for 518 Kent, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial/Industrial |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 6,360 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.263 acres (11,455 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $425,000 (Feb 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $4,686 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0825012100 |
| Primary APN | S0825012100 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 6,360 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 6,360 sqft |
| Utility Area | 32 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 11,455 sqft (0.263 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 79 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 518 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 12 & N29 OF 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLLEGE OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| 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.
518 Kent, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in February 2012.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 566, MERKEL, TX 79536-0566 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 14, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 14, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20122065 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 13, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002065 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 518 Kent was $4,686.
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 | $297,281 (+24.58%) Land $1,604 Building $295,677 | $297,281 (+2.41%) Land $1,604 Building $295,677 | |
| 2025 | $4,686.00 | $238,624 (+2%) Land $1,604 Building $288,686 | $290,290 (+45.98%) Land $1,604 Building $288,686 |
| 2024 | $198,853 (-4.89%) Land $1,604 Building $197,249 | $198,853 (-4.89%) Land $1,604 Building $197,249 | |
| 2023 | $4,116.00 (-16.31%) | $209,075 Land $1,604 Building $207,471 | $209,075 Land $1,604 Building $207,471 |
| 2022 | $4,918.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 518 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 518 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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