Taylor County property record for 518 Lamar, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,226 sqft · built 2023 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,121 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S1000000300 |
| Primary APN | S1000000300 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,226 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,226 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2023 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2023 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 518 LAMAR |
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| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-3814 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FREEMAN OF COLLEGE - MERKEL, BLOCK B, LOT 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | FREEMAN OF COLLEGE - MERKEL |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1053 |
| 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 | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 559, TYE, TX 79563-0559 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2005 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2005 |
| Deed Document Number | 200516114 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3131 / 908 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 15, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000343 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Property Address | 518 LAMAR, MERKEL, TX 79536-3814 |
| Document Number | 0000014959 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202614959 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership, 266 |
| Document Number | 0000014959, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202614959 |
| Name | ANGEL OAK MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS LLC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.47% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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 | $113,300 (+4.88%) Land $392 Building $112,908 | $113,300 (+4.88%) Land $392 Building $112,908 | |
| 2025 | $2,121.00 (+6,97%) | $108,032 (+7.45%) Land $392 Building $107,640 | $108,032 (+7.45%) Land $392 Building $107,640 |
| 2024 | $100,541 (+6,312.05%) Land $1,568 Building $98,973 | $100,541 (+6,312.05%) Land $1,568 Building $98,973 | |
| 2023 | $30.00 (-11.76%) | $1,568 Land $1,568 | $1,568 Land $1,568 |
| 2022 | $34.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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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