800 N 7th, Merkel, TX 79536 Property Records

Taylor County property record for 800 N 7th, Merkel, TX 79536

Property Summary

Property Type	Apartment House (2-4 Units)
Details	12 ba · 14,474 sqft · built 1963
Lot Size	2.73 acres (118,919 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$558,800 (Jan 2019)
Tax Bill	$8,542 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2026 Mortgage Dec 2020 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`A0072011800`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`A0072011800`
Alternative APN	`40877`

Interior

Full Baths	12 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	14,474 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	14,474 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1963
Effective Year Built	Effective 1963
Architectural Style	Multi-Family
Exterior Material	Other
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	118,919 sqft
Lot Dimensions	182 ft deep x 655 ft wide
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	561 sqft
Total Buildings	6 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	800 N 7TH
City	MERKEL
State	TX
Zip	79536-4255
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartment House (2-4 Units)
Legal Description	A0072 SUR 148 GRIMES COUNTY SCHOOL, TRACT 30, ACRES 2.73
Legal Subdivision	GRIMES COUNTY SCHOOL
Legal Tract	30
Legal Lot Number	30
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Township / Civil Division	MERKEL
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1035
Census Tract	13601

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Bankhead Highway Historic District listed 1998 · 13 contributing resources · NRIS 98001414

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	2000 GREENWAY CROSSING DR, HASLET, TX 76052-2815
Owner Type	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 27, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage CITIZENS 1ST BANK
Dec 30, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage TEXAS BANK AND TRUST CO
Nov 26, 2018	Warranty Deed, Construction Loan ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 14, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 14, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Nov 26, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2019568
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

February 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Property Address	800 N 7TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-4255
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 17, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2000 GREENWAY CROSSING DR, HASLET, TX 76052-2815

Mortgage

Document Number	0000003827
Date	Feb 27, 2026
Instrument	2026-00003827

Lender

Name	CITIZENS 1ST BANK
Type	Bank
Address	TYLER, TX 75711

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	144 Months
Due	Feb 27, 2038

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Property Address	800 N 7TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-4255
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000025082
Date	Dec 30, 2020
Instrument	2020-00025082

Lender

Name	TEXAS BANK AND TRUST CO
Type	Bank
Address	LONGVIEW, TX 75601

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

November 2018: Warranty Deed, Construction Loan

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Recording Date	Nov 26, 2018
Property Address	800 N 7TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-4255
Document Number	0000019793
Instrument Date	Nov 20, 2018
Instrument	19793
Transaction Type	Construction Loan
Record Updated	Feb 4, 2019
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	4936 COLLINWOOD AVE #200 FORT WORTH TX 761074140, 200, FORT WORTH, TX 76107-4140

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Texas
County	Taylor County
Municipality	Merkel Town
Unified School District	Merkel Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$435,000 (-) Land $118,919 Building $316,081	$435,000 (-) Land $118,919 Building $316,081
2025	$8,542.00 (-3.06%)	$435,000 (-3.33%) Land $118,919 Building $316,081	$435,000 (-3.33%) Land $118,919 Building $316,081
2024	$8,812.00 (+2.9%)	$450,000 (+3.45%) Land $118,919 Building $331,081	$450,000 (+3.45%) Land $118,919 Building $331,081
2023	$8,564.00 (+13.66%)	$435,000 Land $118,919 Building $316,081	$435,000 Land $118,919 Building $316,081
2022	$7,535.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 91% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood	0.04% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Nextlink Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 1,000
Windstream DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20
AMA TechTel Communications Fixed Wireless	75 / 20

May also be available: Access Fiber, AT&T, Verizon.

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