605 Oak, Merkel, TX 79536 Property Records

Taylor County property record for 605 Oak, Merkel, TX 79536

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,364 sqft · built 1934
Lot Size	0.24 acres (10,446 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$147,896 (Jul 2024)
Tax Bill	$563 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2020 Mortgage Oct 2018 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`S1350001700`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`S1350001700`
Alternative APN	`27493`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,364 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,364 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1934
Effective Year Built	Effective 1934
Exterior Material	Combination
Foundation Type	Pier/Post & Beam
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Galvanized Metal
Lot Area	10,446 sqft (0.24 acres)
Lot Dimensions	159 ft deep x 115 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	288 sqft
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	378 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	605 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 43 & N15FT OF LT 44
Legal Subdivision	MILLER ADDN OF MERKEL
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	43,44
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Township / Civil Division	MERKEL
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2094
Census Tract	13601

Owner

605 Oak is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2024.

Source: Taylor County records, as of September 1, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1246 COUNTY ROAD 415, MERKEL, TX 79536-4628
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 29, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer FIRST NAT'L BK ALBANY/BRECKENR
Oct 11, 2018	Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 10, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 10, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202411630
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Recording Date	Jun 29, 2020
Property Address	607 OAK, MERKEL, TX 79536-6415
Document Number	0000011124
Instrument Date	Jun 15, 2020
Instrument	11124
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 1, 2020
Title Company	TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, SIMPLIFILE LC E-RECORDING

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	601 OAK MERKEL TX 795366415, MERKEL, TX 79536-6415

Mortgage

Document Number	11126
Date	Jun 29, 2020
Instrument	11126

Lender

Name	FIRST NAT'L BK ALBANY/BRECKENR
Address	ABILENE, TX 79602

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	240 Months
Due	Jun 28, 2040

October 2018: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Recording Date	Oct 11, 2018
Property Address	607 OAK, MERKEL, TX 79536-6415
Document Number	0000017507
Instrument Date	Oct 10, 2018
Instrument	17507
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 26, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	607 OAK MERKEL TX 795366415, MERKEL, TX 79536-6415

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 605 Oak was $563, up 20.3% from the year before.

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		$48,995 (+5.7%) Land $2,219 Building $46,776	$48,995 (+5.7%) Land $2,219 Building $46,776
2025	$563.00 (+20.3%)	$46,354 (+93.77%) Land $2,219 Building $44,135	$46,354 (+93.77%) Land $2,219 Building $44,135
2024	$468.00 (-61.26%)	$23,922 (-61.02%) Land $2,219 Building $21,703	$23,922 (-61.02%) Land $2,219 Building $21,703
2023	$1,208.00 (+13.75%)	$61,368 Land $3,885 Building $57,483	$61,368 Land $3,885 Building $57,483
2022	$1,062.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 605 Oak 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

Wildfire risk around 605 Oak 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 96% of the US · lower than 97.9% 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.

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