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809 Locust, Merkel, TX 79536 Property Records

Taylor County property record for 809 Locust, Merkel, TX 79536 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1953
Square Footage3,587 sqft Living Area
Lot Size15,000 sqft (0.344 acres)
GarageCarport, 330 sqft
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Tax Bill$3,880.00 (2025)

Owner

Source: Taylor County records · APN S0900002800

Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address809 LOCUST, MERKEL, TX 79536-7209
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 13, 2021Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
LOAN SIMPLE INC
Feb 03, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, SIMPLIFILE LC E-RECORDING
Aug 23, 2019Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
SELECT PORTFOLIO SVCNG INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 03, 2020
Deed SaleFeb 03, 2020
Prior SaleAug 23, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20201814
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

May 2021: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document TypeVendor's Lien
JurisdictionTAYLOR TX
Recording DateMay 13, 2021
Property Address809 LOCUST, MERKEL, TX 79536-7209
Document Number0000010247
Map ReferenceVOL 35 PG 195
Instrument DateMay 12, 2021
Instrument2021-00010247
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 30, 2021
Title CompanyPRESERVE TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address828 COMANCHE TRL, 828, ABILENE, TX 79601-8248

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address809 LOCUST, MERKEL, TX 79536-7209

Mortgage

Document Number0000010248
DateMay 13, 2021
Instrument2021-00010248
Lender
NameLOAN SIMPLE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Special NotesLender is also the Seller
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 01, 2051

February 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionTAYLOR TX
Recording DateFeb 03, 2020
Property Address809 LOCUST, MERKEL, TX 79536-7209
Document Number0000001814
Instrument DateJan 30, 2020
Instrument1814
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 16, 2020
Title CompanyTITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, SIMPLIFILE LC E-RECORDING

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction
  • Multiple parcels conveyed, unknown impact to APN

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address828 COMANCHE TRL ABILENE TX 796018248, ABILENE, TX 79601-8248

August 2019: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionTAYLOR TX
Recording DateAug 23, 2019
Property Address809 LOCUST, MERKEL, TX 79536-7209
Document Number0000014063
Instrument DateAug 06, 2019
Instrument14063
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedSep 30, 2019
Title CompanySELECT PORTFOLIO SVCNG INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple parcels conveyed, unknown impact to APN

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3217 DECKER LAKE DR SALT LAKE CITY UT 841193284, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84119-3284

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Taylor County records · Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTexas
CountyTaylor County
MunicipalityMerkel Town
Unified School DistrictMerkel Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$285,245 (+1%)$300,192 (+7.43%) Land $2,700 Building $297,492
2025$3,880.00 (+16.87%) Homeowner's exemption$259,314 (+1%) Land $2,700 Building $276,728$279,428 (+9.63%) Land $2,700 Building $276,728
2024$235,740 (+4.55%) Land $2,700 Building $252,180$254,880 (+13.04%) Land $2,700 Building $252,180
2023$3,320.00 (-14.61%) Homeowner's exemption$225,487 Land $2,700 Building $222,787$225,487 Land $2,700 Building $222,787
2022$3,888.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Taylor County (48441C), updated June 11, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNS0900002800
Alternative APN
  • 14036

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Building Area3,587 sqft Living Area
1st Floor2,651 sqft 1st Floor
Upper Floors936 sqft Upper Floors
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1953
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1953
Exterior MaterialCombination Exterior
Roof ConstructionHip Roof Construction
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle Roof
Lot Area15,000 sqft (0.344 acres)
Depth X Width150 ft x 100 ft Depth x Width
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeCarport Garage
Garage Area330 sqft Garage
CarportCarport
Carport Area330 sqft Carport
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area208 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address809 LOCUST
CityMERKEL
StateTX
Zip79536-7209
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionEDMISON-SHEPPARD OF MERKEL, BLOCK I&L, LOT 17-18
Legal SubdivisionEDMISON-SHEPPARD OF MERKEL
Legal BlockI&L
Legal Lot Number17-18
JurisdictionTAYLOR TX
Minor Civil DivisionMERKEL
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2099
Census Tract13601

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