Taylor County property record for 601 Kent, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,352 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.333 acres (14,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $593 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2024 Sale Jul 2022 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0825013500 |
| Primary APN | S0825013500 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,352 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,352 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 14,500 sqft (0.333 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 601 KENT |
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| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-3621 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COLLEGE OF MERKEL, BLOCK 27, LOT 6-7 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLLEGE OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 27 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6-7 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| 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 | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | PO BOX 687, MERKEL, TX 79536-0687 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
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| Nov 14, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jul 28, 2022 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Oct 11, 2018 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Nov 14, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 14, 2024 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 6, 2024 |
| Deed Document Number | 202419353 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 17, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000009460 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Nov 14, 2024 |
| Property Address | 601 KENT, MERKEL, TX 79536-3621 |
| Document Number | 0000019353 |
| Map Reference | CAB 2 SL 138-D |
| Instrument Date | Nov 12, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00019353 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 687, MERKEL, TX 79536-0687 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Jul 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 601 KENT, MERKEL, TX 79536-3621 |
| Document Number | 0000015922 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00015922 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 11175 AFFINITY CT, 11175, SAN DIEGO, CA 92131-2743 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 25026 LAS BRISAS RD, MURRIETA, CA 92562-4076 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
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| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Oct 11, 2018 |
| Property Address | 601 KENT, MERKEL, TX 79536-3621 |
| Document Number | 0000017507 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 17507 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 2, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 601 KENT MERKEL TX 795363621, MERKEL, TX 79536-3621 |
Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
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| 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 | $28,893 (-4.36%) Land $4,568 Building $24,325 | $28,893 (-4.36%) Land $4,568 Building $24,325 | |
| 2025 | $593.00 (-32.99%) | $30,211 (-36.41%) Land $4,568 Building $25,643 | $30,211 (-36.41%) Land $4,568 Building $25,643 |
| 2024 | $47,507 (+5.62%) Land $4,568 Building $42,939 | $47,507 (+5.62%) Land $4,568 Building $42,939 | |
| 2023 | $885.00 (+82.47%) | $44,978 Land $4,568 Building $40,410 | $44,978 Land $4,568 Building $40,410 |
| 2022 | $485.00 |
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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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