Taylor County property record for 708 Yucca, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,254 sqft · built 1934 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Jul 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $1,100 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Line of Credit Mar 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S1200006000 |
| Primary APN | S1200006000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,254 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,254 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1934 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1934 |
| 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 | 246 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 708 YUCCA |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-6227 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | JOHNSON-MERKEL, BLOCK 62, LOT N75 S150 OF SE QTR |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHNSON-MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 62 |
| Legal Lot Number | N75 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2072 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
708 Yucca is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2005.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 708 YUCCA, MERKEL, TX 79536-6227 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200514690 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3123 / 934 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 26, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0031230934 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Property Address | 708 YUCCA, MERKEL, TX 79536-6227 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000020871 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00020871 |
| Name | FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MERKEL, TX 79536 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 116 Months |
| Due | Aug 15, 2033 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Property Address | 708 YUCCA, MERKEL, TX 79536-6227 |
| Document Number | 0000005521 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-00005521 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 705 TRUNDY, MERKEL, TX 79536-6220 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 708 YUCCA, MERKEL, TX 79536-6227 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 708 Yucca was $1,100 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $103,868 (+2.93%) Land $2,100 Building $101,768 | $103,868 (+0.46%) Land $2,100 Building $101,768 | |
| 2025 | $1,100.00 Homeowner's exemption | $100,914 (+1%) Land $2,100 Building $101,291 | $103,391 (+8.08%) Land $2,100 Building $101,291 |
| 2024 | $91,740 (+1.31%) Land $2,100 Building $93,561 | $95,661 (+5.64%) Land $2,100 Building $93,561 | |
| 2023 | $887.00 (-28.18%) Homeowner's exemption | $90,557 Land $2,100 Building $88,457 | $90,557 Land $2,100 Building $88,457 |
| 2022 | $1,235.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 708 Yucca 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 Yucca 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 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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