Taylor County property record for 708 S 11th, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,405 sqft · built 2015 |
| Lot Size | 3.89 acres (169,492 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,283 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | A0073004601 |
| Primary APN | A0073004601 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,405 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,536 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,405 sqft |
| Utility Area | 2,400 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2015 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 169,492 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,131 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 9 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 2,252 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 708 S 11TH |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-7260 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | A0073 SUR 147 GRIMES COUNTY SCHOOL, ACRES 3.891 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRIMES COUNTY SCHOOL |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2113 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
708 S 11th is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 708 S 11TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-7260 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 708 S 11th was $2,283 with exemptions applied.
Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Taylor County |
| Unified School District | Merkel Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $581,413 (+6.25%) | $605,817 (+4.59%) Land $25,292 Building $580,525 | |
| 2025 | $2,283.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $547,207 (+10.53%) Land $25,292 Building $553,962 | $579,254 (+9.65%) Land $25,292 Building $553,962 |
| 2024 | $495,060 (+7.4%) Land $19,762 Building $508,510 | $528,272 (+11.1%) Land $19,762 Building $508,510 | |
| 2023 | $4,511.00 (-10.85%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $460,967 Land $5,255 Building $455,712 | $475,474 Land $19,762 Building $455,712 |
| 2022 | $5,060.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 708 S 11th 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 708 S 11th 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 66% of the US · lower than 90% 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 10 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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