Taylor County property record for 606 Kent, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial/Industrial |
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| Details | 5,760 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 0.321 acres (14,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,749 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Mortgage Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0825013100 |
| Primary APN | S0825013100 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 5,760 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 5,760 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 14,000 sqft (0.321 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 606 KENT |
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| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Mixed Use Commercial/Industrial |
| Legal Description | COLLEGE OF MERKEL, BLOCK 26, LOT 11-12 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLLEGE OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 26 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11-12 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1036 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Bankhead Highway Historic District listed 1998 · 13 contributing resources · NRIS 98001414 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 279 N WILLIS ST, A, ABILENE, TX 79603-6993 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
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| Nov 20, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ANSON |
| Sep 10, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FIRST BK/TX |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Aug 3, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 3, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 30, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 201511990 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 30, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000011990 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Property Address | 606 KENT, MERKEL, TX 79536 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000022068 |
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| Date | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00022068 |
| Name | THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ANSON |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | ANSON, TX 79501 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Nov 4, 2040 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 610 KENT, MERKEL, TX 79536-3622 |
| Document Number | 0000016815 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 16815 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST TEXAS TITLE |
| 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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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 279 N WILLIS ST #A ABILENE TX 796036993, A, ABILENE, TX 79603-6993 |
| Document Number | 16816 |
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| Date | Sep 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 16816 |
| Name | FIRST BK/TX |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | ABILENE, TX 79601 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Sep 9, 2035 |
Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
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| 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 |
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| 2026 | $149,000 (+6.43%) Land $1,960 Building $147,040 | $149,000 (+6.43%) Land $1,960 Building $147,040 | |
| 2025 | $2,749.00 (+1.74%) | $140,000 (+1.45%) Land $1,960 Building $138,040 | $140,000 (+1.45%) Land $1,960 Building $138,040 |
| 2024 | $2,702.00 (+4%) | $138,000 (+4.55%) Land $1,960 Building $136,040 | $138,000 (+4.55%) Land $1,960 Building $136,040 |
| 2023 | $2,598.00 (-6.75%) | $132,000 Land $1,960 Building $130,040 | $132,000 Land $1,960 Building $130,040 |
| 2022 | $2,786.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
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| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of Texas |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 142 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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