Taylor County property record for 709 Merchant St, Abilene, TX 79603
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 762 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.123 acres (5,340 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $657 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13550000100 |
| Primary APN | 13550000100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 762 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,002 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 762 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,340 sqft (0.123 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 89 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 709 MERCHANT ST |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79603-6017 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BROOKRESON OF CANNON, LOT N60 OF 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROOKRESON OF CANNON |
| Legal Lot Number | N60 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 24 HIGH LIFE CIR, ABILENE, TX 79606-3440 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Municipality | Abilene City |
| County | Taylor County |
| Unified School District | Abilene Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $30,846 (+6.29%) Land $5,874 Building $24,972 | $30,846 (+6.29%) Land $5,874 Building $24,972 | |
| 2025 | $657.00 (-22.8%) | $29,021 (-23.02%) Land $5,874 Building $23,147 | $29,021 (-23.02%) Land $5,874 Building $23,147 |
| 2024 | $37,701 (+2.02%) Land $2,056 Building $35,645 | $37,701 (+2.02%) Land $2,056 Building $35,645 | |
| 2023 | $851.00 (+76.19%) | $36,955 Land $2,056 Building $34,899 | $36,955 Land $2,056 Building $34,899 |
| 2022 | $483.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1994–2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2008 · rainfall accumulation |
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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 ABILENE serves 130,501 people · EPA ID TX2210001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Feb 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 548 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 940 / 35 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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