Taylor County property record for 708 Locust, Merkel, TX 79536 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,567 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $695 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0900001500 |
| Primary APN | S0900001500 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,567 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,567 sqft |
| Utility Area | 90 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,500 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 234 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 234 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 708 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 N/2 E/2 LT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | EDMISON-SHEPPARD OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | H |
| Legal Lot Number | N,2 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2097 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records · APN S0900001500
Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 708 LOCUST, MERKEL, TX 79536-6412 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| 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 | $71,162 (+1%) | $73,620 (+5.76%) Land $2,100 Building $71,520 | |
| 2025 | $695.00 (+18.2%) Homeowner's exemption | $64,693 (+1%) Land $2,100 Building $67,512 | $69,612 (+18.36%) Land $2,100 Building $67,512 |
| 2024 | $58,812 (-3.95%) Land $2,100 Building $56,712 | $58,812 (-3.95%) Land $2,100 Building $56,712 | |
| 2023 | $588.00 (-13.78%) Homeowner's exemption | $61,228 Land $2,100 Building $59,128 | $61,228 Land $2,100 Building $59,128 |
| 2022 | $682.00 |
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 | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 323 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 |
May also be available at this address: Taylor Electric Cooperative. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
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