Taylor County property record for 805 N 4th, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.482 acres (21,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $92,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,898 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0600000601 |
| Primary APN | S0600000601 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,456 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 21,000 sqft (0.482 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 805 N 4TH |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-4020 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL, BLOCK 2, LOT W70 OF LTS 1 & 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1071 |
| 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 | 903 ROSE, MERKEL, TX 79536-7227 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 3, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 3, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202120071 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000020071 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 805 N 4TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-4020 |
| Document Number | 0000020071 |
| Map Reference | CAB 2 SL 139-C |
| Instrument Date | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00020071 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 903 ROSE, MERKEL, TX 79536-7227 |
| Document Number | 0000020072 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00020072 |
| Name | FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2022 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $102,184 (+5.69%) Land $4,200 Building $97,984 | $102,184 (+5.69%) Land $4,200 Building $97,984 | |
| 2025 | $1,898.00 (+12.44%) | $96,685 (+7.81%) Land $4,200 Building $92,485 | $96,685 (+7.81%) Land $4,200 Building $92,485 |
| 2024 | $89,679 (+4.57%) Land $4,200 Building $85,479 | $89,679 (+4.57%) Land $4,200 Building $85,479 | |
| 2023 | $1,688.00 (-6.12%) | $85,759 Land $4,200 Building $81,559 | $85,759 Land $4,200 Building $81,559 |
| 2022 | $1,798.00 |
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 66% of the US · lower than 90% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 | 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 220 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Access Fiber.
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