706 N 2nd, Merkel, TX 79536 Property Records

Taylor County property record for 706 N 2nd, Merkel, TX 79536

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 ba · 1,068 sqft · built 1982
Lot Size	0.241 acres (10,500 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$138,838 (Apr 2023)
Tax Bill	$1,713 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2023 Mortgage Jan 2017 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`S1700007102`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`S1700007102`
Alternative APN	`37672`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,068 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,640 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,068 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1982
Effective Year Built	Effective 1982
Exterior Material	Other
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Galvanized Metal
Lot Area	10,500 sqft (0.241 acres)
Lot Dimensions	140 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	286 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	45 sqft
Deck Area	200 sqft
Storage Building	48 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	706 N 2ND
City	MERKEL
State	TX
Zip	79536-4216
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	SHEPPARD OF MERKEL OUTLOT A, BLOCK 5, LOT 3 & E 1/2 LT 2
Legal Subdivision	SHEPPARD OF MERKEL OUTLOT A
Legal Block	5
Legal Lot Number	3,2
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Township / Civil Division	MERKEL
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1073
Census Tract	13601

Owner

706 N 2nd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2023.

Source: Taylor County records, as of August 14, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	706 N 2ND, MERKEL, TX 79536-4216
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 18, 2023	Vendor's Lien, Transfer · FHA Mortgage SUCCESS MORTGAGE PARTNERS INC
Jan 13, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage ENCOMPASS LNDG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 18, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 18, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 13, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20235938
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 12, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc	0000000659
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

April 2023: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document Type	Vendor's Lien
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Recording Date	Apr 18, 2023
Property Address	706 N 2ND, MERKEL, TX 79536-4216
Document Number	0000005938
Map Reference	CAB 2 SL 137-D
Instrument Date	Apr 17, 2023
Instrument	2023-00005938
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 12, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	706 N 2ND, MERKEL, TX 79536-4216

Mortgage

Document Number	0000005939
Date	Apr 18, 2023
Instrument	2023-00005939

Lender

Name	SUCCESS MORTGAGE PARTNERS INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Special Notes	Seller Financed

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2053

Mortgage

Document Number	0000005940
Date	Apr 18, 2023
Instrument	2023-00005940

Lender

Name	SUCCESS MORTGAGE PARTNERS INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	159 Months
Due	Jul 17, 2036

January 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Recording Date	Jan 13, 2017
Property Address	706 N 2ND, MERKEL, TX 79536-4216
Document Number	0000000659
Instrument Date	Jan 12, 2017
Instrument	659
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 24, 2017
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	706 N 2ND MERKEL TX 795364216, MERKEL, TX 79536-4216

Mortgage

Document Number	660,
Date	Jan 13, 2017
Instrument	660

Lender

Name	ENCOMPASS LNDG
Address	KATY, TX 77494

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 12, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 706 N 2nd was $1,713 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Texas
County	Taylor County
Municipality	Merkel Town
Unified School District	Merkel Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$134,171 (-9.94%) Land $2,100 Building $132,071	$134,171 (-9.94%) Land $2,100 Building $132,071
2025	$1,713.00 Homeowner's exemption	$148,973 (+5.15%) Land $2,100 Building $146,873	$148,973 (+5.15%) Land $2,100 Building $146,873
2024		$141,679 (+10.15%) Land $2,100 Building $139,579	$141,679 (+10.15%) Land $2,100 Building $139,579
2023	$1,340.00 (-27.57%) Homeowner's exemption	$128,627 (+20.61%) Land $2,100 Building $126,527	$128,627 (+20.61%) Land $2,100 Building $126,527
2022	$1,850.00 Homeowner's exemption	$106,644 Land $2,100 Building $104,544	$106,644 Land $2,100 Building $104,544

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 706 N 2nd 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

Wildfire risk around 706 N 2nd is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 91% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood	0.05% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 220 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area	2,000 / 2,000
Nextlink Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 1,000
Optimum Cable	940 / 35
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Access Fiber.

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