Jones County property record for 7702 Co Rd 487, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,159 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 16.4 acres (715,255 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,830 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 100170-000 |
| Primary APN | 100170-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 4,159 sqft Total Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 1,665 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Lot Area | 715,255 sqft (16.4 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 638 sqft |
| Account Number | 100170-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 7702 COUNTY ROAD 487 |
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-5671 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | A0011QC - QUAIL COUNTRY (D T B RUCE), ACRES 16.42LOT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | QUAIL COUNTRY SEC 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | JONES TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HAWLEY-NOODLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2101 |
| Census Tract | 20500 |
Source: Jones County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7702 COUNTY ROAD 487, MERKEL, TX 79536-5671 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 2018 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Jones County assessment roll, as of February 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Jones County |
| Unified School District | Merkel Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,830.00 (+183.45%) Homeowner's exemption | $349,370 (+9.95%) Land $90,310 Building $259,060 | $349,370 (+9.95%) Land $90,310 Building $259,060 |
| 2025 | $1,704.00 (+21.54%) Homeowner's exemption | $317,750 (+4.52%) Land $82,100 Building $235,650 | $317,750 (+4.52%) Land $82,100 Building $235,650 |
| 2023 | $304,010 Land $77,170 Building $226,840 | $304,010 Land $77,170 Building $226,840 | |
| 2022 | $1,402.00 |
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 October 4, 2011 · 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 | 3 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 75% of the US · above 66% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 17 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Access Fiber, AT&T.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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