Taylor County property record for 601 N 6th, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.517 acres (22,521 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $123 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | A0072012501 |
| Primary APN | A0072012501 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 22,521 sqft (0.517 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Street Address | 601 N 6TH |
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| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | A0072 SUR 148 GRIMES COUNTY SCHOOL, TRACT 32 (150 X 150), ACRES .517 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRIMES COUNTY SCHOOL |
| Legal Tract | 32 |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| 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 | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 113, SWEETWATER, TX 79556-0113 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 22, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 22, 2013 |
| Prior Sale | May 22, 2007 |
| Deed Document Number | 20132788 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $6,306 (-) Land $6,306 | $6,306 (-) Land $6,306 | |
| 2025 | $123.00 (-0.81%) | $6,306 (-) Land $6,306 | $6,306 (-) Land $6,306 |
| 2024 | $6,306 (-) Land $6,306 | $6,306 (-) Land $6,306 | |
| 2023 | $124.00 (-11.43%) | $6,306 Land $6,306 | $6,306 Land $6,306 |
| 2022 | $140.00 |
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 94% of the US · lower than 97.1% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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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