601 Oak, Merkel, TX 79536 Property Records

Taylor County property record for 601 Oak, Merkel, TX 79536

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,726 sqft · built 1945
Lot Size	0.365 acres (15,900 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$279,300 (Dec 2025)
Tax Bill	$5,217 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2025 Mortgage Jun 2024 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`S1350001600`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`S1350001600`
Alternative APN	`27365`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,726 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,726 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1945
Effective Year Built	Effective 1945
Exterior Material	Stone
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	15,900 sqft (0.365 acres)
Lot Dimensions	159 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	600 sqft
Parking Spaces	4 Parking Spaces
Pool Area	800 sqft
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	180 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	601 OAK
City	MERKEL
State	TX
Zip	79536-6415
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	MILLER ADDN OF MERKEL, BLOCK 3, LOT 41-42
Legal Subdivision	MILLER ADDN OF MERKEL
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	41-42
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Township / Civil Division	MERKEL
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2094
Census Tract	13601

Owner

Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	601 OAK, MERKEL, TX 79536-6415
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 19, 2025	Vendor's Lien, Transfer · VA Mortgage NAVY FCU
Jun 12, 2024	Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage TEXAS TECH FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 19, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 19, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 12, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202524089
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 15, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	0000011124
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

December 2025: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document Type	Vendor's Lien
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Recording Date	Dec 19, 2025
Property Address	601 OAK, MERKEL, TX 79536-6415
Document Number	0000024089
Map Reference	VOL 1 PG 15
Instrument Date	Dec 17, 2025
Instrument	2025-00024089
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 30, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	641 COUNTY ROAD 392, MERKEL, TX 79536-7335

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	601 OAK, MERKEL, TX 79536-6415

Mortgage

Document Number	0000024090
Date	Dec 19, 2025
Instrument	2025-00024090

Lender

Name	NAVY FCU
Type	Credit Union
Special Notes	Seller Financed

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2056

June 2024: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document Type	Vendor's Lien
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Recording Date	Jun 12, 2024
Property Address	601 OAK, MERKEL, TX 79536-6415
Document Number	0000009813
Map Reference	VOL 1 PG 15
Instrument Date	Jun 11, 2024
Instrument	2024-00009813
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 30, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1246 COUNTY ROAD 415, MERKEL, TX 79536-4628

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	601 OAK, MERKEL, TX 79536-6415

Mortgage

Document Number	0000009814
Date	Jun 12, 2024
Instrument	2024-00009814

Lender

Name	TEXAS TECH FCU
Type	Credit Union
Special Notes	Seller Financed

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	61 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2029

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Texas
County	Taylor County
Municipality	Merkel Town
Unified School District	Merkel Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$292,216 (+1%)	$302,808 (+13.99%) Land $3,578 Building $299,230
2025	$5,217.00 (+224.84%)	$265,651 (+97.61%) Land $3,578 Building $262,073	$265,651 (+97.61%) Land $3,578 Building $262,073
2024		$134,429 (+2.72%) Land $3,578 Building $130,851	$134,429 (+2.72%) Land $3,578 Building $130,851
2023	$1,606.00 (-24.39%) Homeowner's exemption	$130,868 Land $3,578 Building $127,290	$130,868 Land $3,578 Building $127,290
2022	$2,124.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

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

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 323 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Windstream Fiber	2,000 / 2,000
Nextlink Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 1,000
Optimum Cable	940 / 35
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: Access Fiber.

Nearby Properties on Oak

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures