Taylor County property record for 612 Oak, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,249 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $115,200 (Sep 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,977 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Mortgage Mar 2018 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S1700004000 |
| Primary APN | S1700004000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,249 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,249 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,500 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 500 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 366 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 612 OAK |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-6416 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SHEPPARD 1ST OF MERKEL, BLOCK F, LOT 6 & S/2 LT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHEPPARD 1ST OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | F |
| Legal Lot Number | 6,5 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2075 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records · APN S1700004000
Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 612 OAK, MERKEL, TX 79536-6416 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2018 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA |
| Mar 15, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 18, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 18, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 15, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201816059 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 13, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000016059 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 18, 2018 |
| Property Address | 612 OAK, MERKEL, TX 79536-6416 |
| Document Number | 0000016059 |
| Map Reference | CAB2 SL133-A |
| Instrument Date | Sep 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00016059 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | BIG COUNTRY TITLE LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1661 WORTHINGTON RD STE 100, 1661, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33409-6493 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 612 OAK, MERKEL, TX 79536-6416 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000016060 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00016060 |
| Name | FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2048 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 15, 2018 |
| Property Address | 612 OAK, MERKEL, TX 79536-6416 |
| Document Number | 0000004019 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 06, 2018 |
| Instrument | 4019 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Mar 27, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1661 WORTHINGTON RD #100 WEST PALM BEACH FL 334096493, 100, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33409-6493 |
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 | $184,153 (+1%) | $293,250 (+47.31%) Land $2,625 Building $290,625 | |
| 2025 | $1,977.00 (+19.53%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $167,412 (+12.97%) Land $2,625 Building $196,446 | $199,071 (+10.64%) Land $2,625 Building $196,446 |
| 2024 | $148,193 (-13.66%) Land $2,625 Building $177,295 | $179,920 (+4.83%) Land $2,625 Building $177,295 | |
| 2023 | $1,654.00 (-23.53%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $171,631 Land $2,625 Building $169,006 | $171,631 Land $2,625 Building $169,006 |
| 2022 | $2,163.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Taylor County (48441C), updated June 11, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 484410136012, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| 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 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · sampled at 323 locations within half a mile · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Uniti Group Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| AMG Technology Investment Group Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Communications Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Taylor Electric Cooperative.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System via ECHO, 2026 Q3 · EPA community water system boundaries v3.0, March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF MERKEL serves 3,573 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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