Taylor County property record for 701 S 8th, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,542 sqft · built 1904 |
| Lot Size | 0.498 acres (21,693 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Nov 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $684 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S1700004800 |
| Primary APN | S1700004800 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,542 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,542 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1904 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1904 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 21,693 sqft (0.498 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 165 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 540 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 540 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 254 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 701 S 8TH |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-6629 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SHEPPARD 2ND OF MERKEL, BLOCK B, LOT 1-3 INC & N/2 LT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHEPPARD 2ND OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-3,4 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2105 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 701 S 8TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-6629 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 21, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 21, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200721391 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 20, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000021391 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Aug 22, 2018 |
| Property Address | 701 S 8TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-6629 |
| Document Number | 0000014346 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 14346 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 24, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 701 S 8TH MERKEL TX 795366629, MERKEL, TX 79536-6629 |
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 | $97,683 (-2.5%) Land $3,471 Building $94,212 | $97,683 (-2.71%) Land $3,471 Building $94,212 | |
| 2025 | $684.00 (+17.12%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $100,188 (+1%) Land $3,471 Building $96,936 | $100,407 (+9.78%) Land $3,471 Building $96,936 |
| 2024 | $91,080 (+4.84%) Land $3,471 Building $87,989 | $91,460 (+5.27%) Land $3,471 Building $87,989 | |
| 2023 | $584.00 (-17.51%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $86,878 Land $3,471 Building $83,407 | $86,878 Land $3,471 Building $83,407 |
| 2022 | $708.00 |
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 | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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