Taylor County property record for 701 Orange, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Mobile Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.562 acres (24,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $78,600 (Sep 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,076 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0750007200 |
| Primary APN | S0750007200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,656 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Mobile Home |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 24,500 sqft (0.562 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 175 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 364 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 734 sqft |
| Deck Area | 230 sqft |
| Storage Building | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 701 ORANGE |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-6618 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Prefabricated > Mobile Home |
| Legal Description | BOYCE OF MERKEL, BLOCK M, LOT 10,11,12 & N/2 OF 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | BOYCE OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | M |
| Legal Lot Number | 10,11 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2104 |
| 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 | 701 ORANGE, MERKEL, TX 79536-6618 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202016103 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 20, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0030850207 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 1, 2020 |
| Property Address | 701 ORANGE, MERKEL, TX 79536-6618 |
| Document Number | 0000016103 |
| Map Reference | VOL 35 PG 641 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00016103 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST TEXAS TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 121 RANIER RD, 121, RUIDOSO, NM 88345-7131 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 701 ORANGE, MERKEL, TX 79536-6618 |
| Document Number | 0000016104 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00016104 |
| Name | CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
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 | $113,505 (+5.45%) Land $3,920 Building $109,585 | $113,505 (+5.45%) Land $3,920 Building $109,585 | |
| 2025 | $2,076.00 (+20.35%) | $107,639 (+22.15%) Land $3,920 Building $103,719 | $107,639 (+22.15%) Land $3,920 Building $103,719 |
| 2024 | $1,725.00 (+3.11%) | $88,119 (+3.7%) Land $3,920 Building $84,199 | $88,119 (+3.7%) Land $3,920 Building $84,199 |
| 2023 | $1,673.00 (-2.39%) | $84,979 Land $3,920 Building $81,059 | $84,979 Land $3,920 Building $81,059 |
| 2022 | $1,714.00 |
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 66% of the US · lower than 90% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 |
May also be available: Access Fiber.
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