Taylor County property record for 532 FM 126, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 1.01 acres (44,431 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $215,000 (Jul 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,169 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | A0072001400 |
| Primary APN | A0072001400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,160 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 44,431 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 960 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 274 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 532 FM 126 |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-4306 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | A0072 SUR 148 GRIMES COUNTY SCHOOL, TRACT 3, ACRES 1.02 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRIMES COUNTY SCHOOL |
| Legal Tract | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 13602 |
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 524 FM 126, MERKEL, TX 79536-4306 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | His Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 23, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 23, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 11, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202513421 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 29, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0032480434 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Aug 11, 2017 |
| Property Address | 532 FM 126, MERKEL, TX 79536-4306 |
| Document Number | 0000013307 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00013307 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 532 FM 126, MERKEL, TX 79536-4306 |
| Document Number | 0000013308 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-13308 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92111 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2047 |
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 | $155,805 (+0.81%) Land $20,308 Building $135,497 | $155,805 (+0.81%) Land $20,308 Building $135,497 | |
| 2025 | $2,169.00 (+15.68%) | $154,557 (+13.24%) Land $20,308 Building $134,249 | $154,557 (+13.24%) Land $20,308 Building $134,249 |
| 2024 | $136,487 (+2.75%) Land $11,249 Building $125,238 | $136,487 (+2.75%) Land $11,249 Building $125,238 | |
| 2023 | $1,875.00 (+2.12%) | $132,837 Land $11,249 Building $121,588 | $132,837 Land $11,249 Building $121,588 |
| 2022 | $1,836.00 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 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 67% of the US · lower than 91% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | 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 16 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 |
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