Jones County property record for 8005 Co Rd 448, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,719 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,785 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 107827-000 |
| Primary APN | 107827-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 3,719 sqft Total Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 2,315 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 216 sqft |
| Patio Area | 36 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Electric |
| Account Number | 107827-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8005 COUNTY ROAD 448 |
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-5637 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
| Legal Description | A0011R NORTH 707 RANCHETTES (D T BRUCE), BLK A, TRACT 9 ACRES 2.00 |
| Legal Subdivision | 707 NORTH RANCHETTES |
| Legal Tract | 9 |
| Legal Block | A |
| Jurisdiction | JONES TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HAWLEY-NOODLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2100 |
| Census Tract | 20500 |
8005 Co Rd 448, an agricultural property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in April 1993.
Source: Jones County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 525 SIERRA SUNSET, ABILENE, TX 79606 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 29, 1993 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 29, 1993 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8005 Co Rd 448 was $1,785, up 111.5% from the year before.
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 | $1,785.00 (+111.49%) | $129,090 (-18.03%) Land $27,000 Building $102,090 | $129,090 (-18.03%) Land $27,000 Building $102,090 |
| 2025 | $844.00 | $157,490 Land $24,000 Building $133,490 | $157,490 Land $24,000 Building $133,490 |
| 2023 | $153,490 Land $20,000 Building $133,490 | $153,490 Land $20,000 Building $133,490 | |
| 2022 | $730.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8005 Co Rd 448 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 8005 Co Rd 448 is moderate, ranking above 65% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 65% of the US · above 51% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 33 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 | 100 / 20 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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