Taylor County property record for 601 Rose, Merkel, TX 79536 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 784 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $8,000 (Feb 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $379 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0750005500 |
| Primary APN | S0750005500 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 784 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 784 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 601 ROSE |
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| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-6607 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BOYCE OF MERKEL, BLOCK J, LOT 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | BOYCE OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | J |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2093 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records · APN S0750005500
Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 245 HEDGES RD, ABILENE, TX 79605-6553 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Feb 19, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 19, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20263114 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 05, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000003114 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Property Address | 601 ROSE, MERKEL, TX 79536-6607 |
| Document Number | 0000003114 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 05, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-00003114 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| 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 | 245 HEDGES RD, ABILENE, TX 79605-6553 |
| Date | Feb 19, 2026 |
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| Name | TREY ALKEN |
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| Type | Private Party |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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Source: Taylor County records · Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Taylor County |
| Municipality | Merkel Town |
| Unified School District | Merkel Independent School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $18,461 (-4.42%) Land $1,400 Building $17,061 | $18,461 (-4.42%) Land $1,400 Building $17,061 | |
| 2025 | $379.00 (-32.68%) | $19,315 (-32.82%) Land $1,400 Building $17,915 | $19,315 (-32.82%) Land $1,400 Building $17,915 |
| 2024 | $563.00 (+5.43%) | $28,751 (+5.84%) Land $1,400 Building $27,351 | $28,751 (+5.84%) Land $1,400 Building $27,351 |
| 2023 | $534.00 (+187.1%) Homeowner's exemption | $27,164 Land $1,400 Building $25,764 | $27,164 Land $1,400 Building $25,764 |
| 2018 | $186.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Taylor County (48441C), updated June 11, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 484410136012, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 323 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Uniti Group | Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| AMG Technology Investment Group | Fixed Wireless (unlicensed) | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Communications | Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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