Taylor County property record for 704 Locust, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,676 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $28,800 (Apr 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $660 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0900001200 |
| Primary APN | S0900001200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,676 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,676 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,500 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 704 LOCUST |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-6412 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | EDMISON-SHEPPARD OF MERKEL, BLOCK H, LOT S1/2 OF E1/2 OF LT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | EDMISON-SHEPPARD OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | H |
| Legal Lot Number | S1,1 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2097 |
| 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 | 704 LOCUST, MERKEL, TX 79536-6412 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 17, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 17, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20066852 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3217 / 278 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 1, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0032170278 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $77,767 (+8.62%) Land $2,100 Building $75,667 | $77,767 (+5.76%) Land $2,100 Building $75,667 | |
| 2025 | $660.00 (+6.28%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $71,596 (+1%) Land $2,100 Building $71,435 | $73,535 (+7.01%) Land $2,100 Building $71,435 |
| 2024 | $65,087 (+0.77%) Land $2,100 Building $66,617 | $68,717 (+6.39%) Land $2,100 Building $66,617 | |
| 2023 | $621.00 (-16.53%) Homeowner's exemption | $64,588 Land $2,100 Building $62,488 | $64,588 Land $2,100 Building $62,488 |
| 2022 | $744.00 |
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 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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