Taylor County property record for 701 Yucca, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,836 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $843 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0900001300 |
| Primary APN | S0900001300 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,836 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,428 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 408 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1936 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,500 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 2,864 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 2,864 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 701 YUCCA |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-6226 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | EDMISON-SHEPPARD OF MERKEL, BLOCK H, LOT N75 W140 LT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | EDMISON-SHEPPARD OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | H |
| Legal Lot Number | N75,1 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2097 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
701 Yucca is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 701 YUCCA, MERKEL, TX 79536-6226 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 701 Yucca was $843 with exemptions applied.
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 | $117,123 (+1%) | $146,738 (+27.29%) Land $2,100 Building $144,638 | |
| 2025 | $843.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $106,475 (+1%) Land $2,100 Building $113,182 | $115,282 (+10.08%) Land $2,100 Building $113,182 |
| 2024 | $96,795 (-3.17%) Land $2,100 Building $102,628 | $104,728 (+4.76%) Land $2,100 Building $102,628 | |
| 2023 | $736.00 (-29.37%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $99,966 Land $2,100 Building $97,866 | $99,966 Land $2,100 Building $97,866 |
| 2022 | $1,042.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 701 Yucca in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 701 Yucca is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
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 |
May also be available: Access Fiber.
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