Taylor County property record for 702 Yucca, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,140 sqft · built 1934 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $895 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S1200006300 |
| Primary APN | S1200006300 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,140 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1934 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1934 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 10,500 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 210 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 702 YUCCA |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-6227 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | JOHNSON-MERKEL, BLOCK 62, LOT N75 E140 NE QTR |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHNSON-MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 62 |
| Legal Lot Number | N75 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2072 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
702 Yucca is owned by a company that acquired it in March 2026.
Source: Taylor County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3718 LIGUSTRUM DR, ABILENE, TX 79605-6430 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Deed Document Number | 20264461 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 702 YUCCA, MERKEL, TX 79536-6227 |
| Document Number | 0000007611 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20267611 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership, 266 |
| Address | 3718 LIGUSTRUM DR, ABILENE, TX 79605-6430 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000007611, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20267611 |
| Name | TEXAS NATIONAL BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Rate | 6.11% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 702 Yucca was $895, up 9.8% from the year before.
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 | $48,195 (+5.68%) Land $2,100 Building $46,095 | $48,195 (+5.68%) Land $2,100 Building $46,095 | |
| 2025 | $895.00 (+9.82%) | $45,605 (+9.48%) Land $2,100 Building $43,505 | $45,605 (+9.48%) Land $2,100 Building $43,505 |
| 2024 | $815.00 (+2.64%) | $41,657 (+3.25%) Land $2,100 Building $39,557 | $41,657 (+3.25%) Land $2,100 Building $39,557 |
| 2023 | $794.00 (-0.63%) | $40,345 Land $2,100 Building $38,245 | $40,345 Land $2,100 Building $38,245 |
| 2022 | $799.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 702 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 702 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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