Taylor County property record for 609 Locust, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,182 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $92,500 (Jul 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,107 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S1700004200 |
| Primary APN | S1700004200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,182 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,182 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 114 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 609 LOCUST |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-6409 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SHEPPARD 1ST OF MERKEL, BLOCK F, LOT 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHEPPARD 1ST OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | F |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2075 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 140 FALLING WATER WAY, WALLACE, NC 28466-2518 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 13, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 13, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 25, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201711395 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 6, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000017978 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Jul 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 609 LOCUST, MERKEL, TX 79536-6409 |
| Document Number | 0000011395 |
| Map Reference | CAB2 SL133-A |
| Instrument Date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00011395 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | NONEAVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4102 PR 6051, 4102, HAWLEY, TX 79525 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 140 FALLING WATER WAY, WALLACE, NC 28466-2518 |
| Document Number | 0000011396 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00011396 |
| Name | FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2047 |
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 | $169,648 (+7.22%) Land $1,400 Building $168,248 | $169,648 (+7.22%) Land $1,400 Building $168,248 | |
| 2025 | $3,107.00 (+15.54%) | $158,221 (+10.24%) Land $1,400 Building $156,821 | $158,221 (+10.24%) Land $1,400 Building $156,821 |
| 2024 | $143,526 (+5.08%) Land $1,400 Building $142,126 | $143,526 (+5.08%) Land $1,400 Building $142,126 | |
| 2023 | $2,689.00 (+8.65%) | $136,593 Land $1,400 Building $135,193 | $136,593 Land $1,400 Building $135,193 |
| 2022 | $2,475.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 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.
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 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 |
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