Taylor County property record for 726 Co Rd 405, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | General Agricultural/Rural |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 3,074 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 24.9 acres (1,087,911 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,735 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | A0072009801 |
| Primary APN | A0072009801 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,074 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,389 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 1,087,911 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 685 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 406 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 726 COUNTY ROAD 405 |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-4146 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural |
| Legal Description | A0072 SUR 148 GRIMES COUNTY SCHOOL, TRACT 25, ACRES 24.975 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRIMES COUNTY SCHOOL |
| Legal Tract | 25 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
726 Co Rd 405, an agricultural property, 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 | 726 COUNTY ROAD 405, MERKEL, TX 79536-4146 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Property Address | 726 COUNTY ROAD 405, MERKEL, TX 79536-4146 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000004752 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00004752 |
| Name | FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ABILENE, TX 79604 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 160 Months |
| Due | Jul 18, 2031 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 726 Co Rd 405 was $2,735 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 | $295,625 (+0.82%) Land $8,038 Building $287,587 | $434,295 (+0.56%) Land $146,708 Building $287,587 | |
| 2025 | $2,735.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $293,214 (-21.57%) Land $8,038 Building $285,176 | $431,884 (+10.76%) Land $146,708 Building $285,176 |
| 2024 | $373,860 (+50.45%) | $389,918 (+11.08%) Land $109,072 Building $280,846 | |
| 2023 | $2,440.00 (-23.2%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $248,499 Land $6,531 Building $241,968 | $351,040 Land $109,072 Building $241,968 |
| 2022 | $3,177.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 726 Co Rd 405 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 726 Co Rd 405 is moderate, ranking above 52% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 52% of the US · lower than 72% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 | SUN WSC serves 3,420 people · EPA ID TX2210015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 20 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Access Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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