Jones County property record for 53 FM 1235, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Exempt (Full or Partial) |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,098 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 6.1 acres (265,890 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,898 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 108202-000 |
| Primary APN | 108202-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 5,098 sqft Total Area |
|---|
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 265,890 sqft (6.1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 380 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 576 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Electric |
| Account Number | 108202-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 FM 1235 |
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-5801 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Exempt (Full or Partial) |
| Legal Description | MT VIEW ESTATES, BLOCK B LOT 29-35, ABST 184, EXEMPT |
| Legal Subdivision | MT VIEW ESTATES |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 29-35 |
| Jurisdiction | JONES TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HAWLEY-NOODLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2113 |
| Census Tract | 20500 |
53 FM 1235 is owned by a company that acquired it in March 1990.
Source: Jones County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 FM 1235, MERKEL, TX 79536-5801 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 11, 1990 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 11, 1990 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 53 FM 1235 was $8,898.
Source: Jones County assessment roll, as of February 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Jones County |
| Unified School District | Merkel Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,898.00 | $531,720 (+11.26%) Land $67,140 Building $464,580 | $531,720 (+11.26%) Land $67,140 Building $464,580 |
| 2025 | Additional exemption filed | $477,890 Land $57,990 Building $419,900 | $477,890 Land $57,990 Building $419,900 |
| 2023 | $329,850 Land $51,880 Building $277,970 | $329,850 Land $51,880 Building $277,970 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 FM 1235 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 2011 · 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 | 3 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 53 FM 1235 is moderate, ranking above 65% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 65% of the US · above 51% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 | SUN WSC serves 3,420 people · EPA ID TX2210015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 37 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Access Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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