Taylor County property record for 804 Oak, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,225 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.196 acres (8,550 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $75,810 (Mar 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,811 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage Aug 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0900002000 |
| Primary APN | S0900002000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,225 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,325 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,225 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 8,550 sqft (0.196 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 57 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Patio Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 804 OAK |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-7220 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | EDMISON-SHEPPARD OF MERKEL, BLOCK I&L, LOT S15 LT 2 & N42 LT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | EDMISON-SHEPPARD OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | I&L |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2099 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 804 OAK, MERKEL, TX 79536-7220 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Aug 6, 2021 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · FHA Mortgage OPEN MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 3, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 3, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 6, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20233221 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 5, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000017567 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Property Address | 804 OAK, MERKEL, TX 79536-7220 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Title Company | INSPIRE CLOSING SERVICES LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000017180 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00017180 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 317 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Aug 6, 2021 |
| Property Address | 804 OAK, MERKEL, TX 79536-7220 |
| Document Number | 0000017567 |
| Map Reference | VOL 35 PG 195 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00017567 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 804 OAK, MERKEL, TX 79536-7220 |
| Document Number | 0000017568 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00017568 |
| Name | OPEN MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Taylor County |
| Municipality | Merkel Town |
| Unified School District | Merkel Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $168,822 (+9.64%) Land $2,138 Building $166,684 | $168,822 (-2.76%) Land $2,138 Building $166,684 | |
| 2025 | $1,811.00 (+12.76%) Homeowner's exemption | $153,982 (+1%) Land $2,138 Building $171,470 | $173,608 (+9.94%) Land $2,138 Building $171,470 |
| 2024 | $139,984 (-0.86%) Land $2,138 Building $155,776 | $157,914 (+11.83%) Land $2,138 Building $155,776 | |
| 2023 | $1,606.00 (-24.39%) Homeowner's exemption | $141,205 Land $2,138 Building $139,067 | $141,205 Land $2,138 Building $139,067 |
| 2022 | $2,124.00 |
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 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.9% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 323 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Access Fiber.
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