Taylor County property record for 604 Locust, Merkel, TX 79536 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,550 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.219 acres (9,520 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $775 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S1700003200 |
| Primary APN | S1700003200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,550 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,550 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,520 sqft (0.219 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 68 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 324 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 224 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 604 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 3 & S18 LT2 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHEPPARD 1ST OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | E |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,2 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2074 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records · APN S1700003200
Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 604 LOCUST, MERKEL, TX 79536-6410 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $104,341 (+5.94%) Land $1,904 Building $102,437 | $104,341 (-0.13%) Land $1,904 Building $102,437 | |
| 2025 | $775.00 (+14.64%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $98,493 (+1%) Land $1,904 Building $102,576 | $104,480 (+10.06%) Land $1,904 Building $102,576 |
| 2024 | $89,539 (-1.76%) Land $1,904 Building $93,022 | $94,926 (+4.15%) Land $1,904 Building $93,022 | |
| 2023 | $676.00 (-26.44%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $91,147 Land $1,904 Building $89,243 | $91,147 Land $1,904 Building $89,243 |
| 2022 | $919.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Taylor County (48441C), updated June 11, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| 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; lenders make the official flood determination.
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