521 Merlin Ln, Leander, TX 78641 Property Records

Williamson County property record for 521 Merlin Ln, Leander, TX 78641

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3.5 ba · 2,798 sqft · built 2017
Lot Size	0.237 acres (10,354 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$489,500 (Jun 2021)
Tax Bill	$13,154 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2021 Mortgage Apr 2020 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`R-17-W314-210K-0005`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`R-17-W314-210K-0005`
Alternative APNs	`R557407` `376809`

Interior

Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,798 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,323 sqft
2nd Floor Area	1,475 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2017
Effective Year Built	Effective 2018
Lot Area	10,354 sqft (0.237 acres)
Garage Area	420 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	227 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	R17W314210K0005
Street Address	521 MERLIN LN
City	LEANDER
State	TX
Zip	78641-3799
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	S11355 - CAUGHFIELD PH 1 (AMD), BLOCK K, LOT 5
Legal Subdivision	CAUGHFIELD PH 1 (AMD)
Legal Block	K
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	WILLIAMSON TX
Township / Civil Division	CEDAR PARK-LIBERTY HILL
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2099
Census Tract	20329

Owner

Source: Williamson County records, as of September 15, 2025

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	521 MERLIN LN, LEANDER, TX 78641-3799
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 1, 2021	Vendor's Lien, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Apr 2, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage AUSTIN CAP BK SSB
Oct 31, 2017	Special Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · VA Mortgage CMG FINANCIAL

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 1, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 1, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 31, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202180698
Prior Transfer Date	May 28, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	0000080698
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

June 2021: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document Type	Vendor's Lien
Jurisdiction	WILLIAMSON TX
Recording Date	Jun 1, 2021
Property Address	521 MERLIN LN, LEANDER, TX 78641-3799
Document Number	0000080698
Map Reference	DOC 2017015639
Instrument Date	May 28, 2021
Instrument	2021080698
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 6, 2021
Title Company	INDEPENDENCE TITLE AGENCY, INDEPENDENCE TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	521 MERLIN LN, LEANDER, TX 78641-3799

Mortgage

Document Number	0000080699
Date	Jun 1, 2021
Instrument	2021080699

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Special Notes	Seller Financed

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2051

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WILLIAMSON TX
Property Address	521 MERLIN LN, LEANDER, TX 78641-3799
Document Number	0000037745
Instrument Date	Apr 2, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 7, 2020
Title Company	AMROCK INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	521 MERLIN LN LEANDER TX 786413799, LEANDER, TX 78641-3799

Mortgage

Document Number	0000037745
Date	Apr 14, 2020
Instrument	37745

Lender

Name	AUSTIN CAP BK SSB
Address	AUSTIN, TX 78757

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 13, 2050

October 2017: Special Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	WILLIAMSON TX
Recording Date	Oct 31, 2017
Property Address	521 MERLIN LN, LEANDER, TX 78641-3799
Document Number	0000100812
Map Reference	DOC2017015639
Instrument Date	Oct 27, 2017
Instrument	2017100812
Transaction Type	Subdivision Related Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 6, 2021
Title Company	GRAYSTONE TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	521 MERLIN LN, LEANDER, TX 78641-3799

Mortgage

Document Number	0000100813
Date	Oct 31, 2017
Instrument	2017100813

Lender

Name	CMG FINANCIAL
Type	Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Williamson County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Texas
County	Williamson County
Unified School District	Leander Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption	$454,626 (-13.5%) Land $81,500 Building $373,126	$454,626 (-13.5%) Land $81,500 Building $373,126
2023	$13,154.00 Homeowner's exemption	$525,600 Land $84,000 Building $441,600	$525,600 Land $84,000 Building $441,600
2021	$3,403.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 5, 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
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on Record median of 16 policies
Nearby Flood Policies	16 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 85% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood	0.07% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CITY OF GEORGETOWN serves 191,639 people · EPA ID TX2460001
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Jul 2025
Lead	5 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	2 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 659 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber	5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 35
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Western Broadband Fixed Wireless	200 / 40

May also be available: Heritage Broadband, Optimum.

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