Taylor County property record for 702 Avondale, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,325 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,475 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $169,581 (Dec 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,110 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Mortgage Mar 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S2350006300 |
| Primary APN | S2350006300 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,325 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,325 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,475 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 325 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 702 AVONDALE |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-6004 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WESTERN HTS SEC 1 OF MERKEL, BLOCK 4, LOT 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTERN HTS SEC 1 OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2063 |
| 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 | 702 AVONDALE, MERKEL, TX 79536-6004 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Couple |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2025 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CITY BANK |
| Mar 3, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 5, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 5, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 3, 2023 |
| Deed Document Number | 202522970 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 26, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0033580041 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Property Address | 702 AVONDALE, MERKEL, TX 79536-6004 |
| Document Number | 0000022970 |
| Map Reference | CAB 2 SL 50-B |
| Instrument Date | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00022970 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3852 PRIVATE ROAD 460, HAWLEY, TX 79525-2508 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 702 AVONDALE, MERKEL, TX 79536-6004 |
| Document Number | 0000022971 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00022971 |
| Name | CITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 3, 2023 |
| Property Address | 702 AVONDALE, MERKEL, TX 79536-6004 |
| Document Number | 0000003254 |
| Map Reference | CAB 2 SL 50-B |
| Instrument Date | Mar 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00003254 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 333 PORTLAND AVE, ABILENE, TX 79605-1924 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 702 AVONDALE, MERKEL, TX 79536-6004 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $142,416 (+39.87%) Land $2,616 Building $139,800 | $142,416 (+19.65%) Land $2,616 Building $139,800 | |
| 2025 | $1,110.00 (+24.02%) Homeowner's exemption | $101,817 (+1%) Land $2,616 Building $116,409 | $119,025 (+11.18%) Land $2,616 Building $116,409 |
| 2024 | $92,561 (-1%) Land $2,616 Building $104,436 | $107,052 (+4.09%) Land $2,616 Building $104,436 | |
| 2023 | $895.00 (-28.4%) Homeowner's exemption | $102,850 (+26.16%) Land $2,616 Building $100,234 | $102,850 (+26.16%) Land $2,616 Building $100,234 |
| 2022 | $1,250.00 Homeowner's exemption | $81,523 Land $2,616 Building $78,907 | $81,523 Land $2,616 Building $78,907 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 80% of the US · lower than 94% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 223 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Access Fiber, Nextlink.
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