Taylor County property record for 602 Locust, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,501 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.264 acres (11,480 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $100,600 (May 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $806 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Loan Modification May 2018 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S1700003100 |
| Primary APN | S1700003100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,501 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,214 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,561 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 940 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,480 sqft (0.264 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 82 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 713 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 389 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 602 LOCUST |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-6410 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SHEPPARD 1ST OF MERKEL, BLOCK E, LOT 1 & N32 LT2 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHEPPARD 1ST OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | E |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2074 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records · APN S1700003100
Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13990 COUNTY ROAD 421, MERKEL, TX 79536-3742 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 18, 2020 | Loan Modification, Mortgage FIRST FIN'L BK&TR |
| May 18, 2018 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA |
| Aug 18, 2017 | Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 18, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 18, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 18, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20188225 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 02, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002921 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Property Address | 602 LOCUST, MERKEL, TX 79536-6410 |
| Document Number | 0000008827 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 01, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 206 S BUSBY ST TIOGA TX 76271, TIOGA, TX 76271 |
| Document Number | 0000008827 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 8827 |
| Name | FIRST FIN'L BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | SWEETWATER, TX 79556-0660 |
| Term | 180 Months |
|---|---|
| Due | May 27, 2035 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
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| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2018 |
| Property Address | 602 LOCUST, MERKEL, TX 79536-6410 |
| Document Number | 0000008225 |
| Map Reference | CAB2 SL133-A |
| Instrument Date | May 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00008225 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 602 LOCUST, MERKEL, TX 79536-6410 |
| Document Number | 0000008226 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00008226 |
| Name | FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure |
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| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Aug 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 602 LOCUST, MERKEL, TX 79536-6410 |
| Document Number | 0000013733 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 13733 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Sep 07, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 702 LOCUST MERKEL TX 795366412, MERKEL, TX 79536-6412 |
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 | $82,134 (+1%) | $107,864 (+5.71%) Land $2,181 Building $105,683 | |
| 2025 | $806.00 (+24.19%) | $74,667 (+1%) | $102,041 (+9.85%) Land $2,181 Building $99,860 |
| 2024 | $67,879 (-17.21%) Land $2,181 Building $90,709 | $92,890 (+13.3%) Land $2,181 Building $90,709 | |
| 2023 | $649.00 (-18.36%) Homeowner's exemption | $81,985 Land $2,181 Building $79,804 | $81,985 Land $2,181 Building $79,804 |
| 2022 | $795.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of June 11, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.9% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| 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 as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Uniti Group Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| AMG Technology Investment Group Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Communications Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Taylor Electric Cooperative.
Based on FCC filings for 323 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF MERKEL serves 3,573 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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