Taylor County property record for 726 Merchant St, Abilene, TX 79603
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,342 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 0.37 acres (16,125 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $702 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 39000000900 |
| Primary APN | 39000000900 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,342 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,662 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,342 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1932 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 16,125 sqft (0.37 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 215 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 726 MERCHANT ST |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79603-6018 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HEYCK, BLOCK 1, LOT 8 & N/2 OF 9 (OF HARRIS) |
| Legal Subdivision | HEYCK |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
726 Merchant St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2015.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 726 MERCHANT ST, ABILENE, TX 79603-6018 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 28, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 28, 2015 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 30, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201517134 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 4, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0030670872 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Property Address | 726 MERCHANT ST, ABILENE, TX 79603-6018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 726 MERCHANT ST, ABILENE, TX 79603-6018 |
| Document Number | 0000000066 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00000066 |
| Name | ABILENE TEACHERS FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ABILENE, TX 79606 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2043 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 726 Merchant St was $702 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $68,726 (+1%) | $80,529 (+4.72%) Land $10,804 Building $69,725 | |
| 2025 | $702.00 Homeowner's exemption | $62,478 (+1%) Land $10,804 Building $66,094 | $76,898 (-4.04%) Land $10,804 Building $66,094 |
| 2024 | $56,798 (-21.71%) Land $3,781 Building $76,353 | $80,134 (+10.45%) Land $3,781 Building $76,353 | |
| 2023 | $468.00 Homeowner's exemption | $72,550 Land $3,781 Building $68,769 | $72,550 Land $3,781 Building $68,769 |
| 2018 | $358.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 726 Merchant St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File 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.
The area around 726 Merchant St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 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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