Taylor County property record for 602 Manchester, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 994 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.402 acres (17,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $33,100 (Feb 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $752 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Mortgage Aug 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S1200005100 |
| Primary APN | S1200005100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 994 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 994 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 17,500 sqft (0.402 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 125 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 418 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 418 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 125 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 602 MANCHESTER |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-6212 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | JOHNSON-MERKEL, BLOCK 59, LOT N125 SE140 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHNSON-MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 59 |
| Legal Lot Number | N125 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2060 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
602 Manchester is owned by two individuals who bought it in February 2015.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 406 KENT, MERKEL, TX 79536-3618 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer HB EQUITY |
| Aug 16, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 23, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 23, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 9, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 20152567 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 13, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002567 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Nov 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 602 MANCHESTER, MERKEL, TX 79536-6212 |
| Document Number | 0000019613 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 19613 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 27, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 602 MANCHESTER MERKEL TX 795366212, MERKEL, TX 79536-6212 |
| Document Number | 19614 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 19614 |
| Name | HB EQUITY |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | AUSTIN, TX 78756 |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Nov 24, 2029 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Aug 16, 2019 |
| Property Address | 602 MANCHESTER, MERKEL, TX 79536-6212 |
| Document Number | 0000013609 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 13609 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 602 MANCHESTER MERKEL TX 795366212, MERKEL, TX 79536-6212 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 602 Manchester was $752.
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 | $30,823 (-19.57%) Land $3,150 Building $27,673 | $30,823 (-19.98%) Land $3,150 Building $27,673 | |
| 2025 | $752.00 | $38,324 (+2%) Land $3,150 Building $35,368 | $38,518 (+20.61%) Land $3,150 Building $35,368 |
| 2024 | $31,937 (+3.06%) Land $3,150 Building $28,787 | $31,937 (+3.06%) Land $3,150 Building $28,787 | |
| 2023 | $610.00 (+35.86%) | $30,988 Land $3,150 Building $27,838 | $30,988 Land $3,150 Building $27,838 |
| 2022 | $449.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 602 Manchester in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 risk around 602 Manchester is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of 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 97.4% 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.
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 223 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Access Fiber, Nextlink.
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