Taylor County property record for 704 S 3rd, Merkel, TX 79536 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,860 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.238 acres (10,360 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,840 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0825001200 |
| Primary APN | S0825001200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,860 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,328 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,860 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,360 sqft (0.238 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 74 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 468 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 360 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 704 S 3RD |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-5523 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COLLEGE OF MERKEL, BLOCK 2, LOT E74 SW300X140 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLLEGE OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | E74 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2083 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records · APN S0825001200
Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 704 S 3RD, MERKEL, TX 79536-5523 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 05, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 05, 2016 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 24, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201612520 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 23, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000013874 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Taylor County records · Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Taylor County |
| Municipality | Merkel Town |
| Unified School District | Merkel Independent School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $160,134 (-17.13%) Land $2,072 Building $158,062 | $160,134 (-17.13%) Land $2,072 Building $158,062 | |
| 2025 | $1,840.00 (-6.22%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $193,228 (+9.86%) Land $2,072 Building $191,156 | $193,228 (+9.86%) Land $2,072 Building $191,156 |
| 2024 | $175,887 (+5.04%) Land $2,072 Building $173,815 | $175,887 (+5.04%) Land $2,072 Building $173,815 | |
| 2023 | $1,962.00 (-31.88%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $167,441 Land $2,072 Building $165,369 | $167,441 Land $2,072 Building $165,369 |
| 2022 | $2,880.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Taylor County (48441C), updated June 11, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 484410136012, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 38% of the US · above 13% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 2,128 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 220 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Uniti Group | Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| AMG Technology Investment Group | Fixed Wireless (unlicensed) | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Communications | Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available at this address: Uniti Group, Taylor Electric Cooperative. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
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