Taylor County property record for 809 S 1st, Merkel, TX 79536 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 890 sqft · built 1934 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,799 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $15,322 (Oct 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $486 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0600023400 |
| Primary APN | S0600023400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 890 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 890 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1934 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1934 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 21,799 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 121 ft deep x 180 ft wide |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 809 S 1ST |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-5509 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL, BLOCK 31, LOT W15 LTS 3 & ALL 4-8 & N90 OF 9 & N90 OF E15 OF 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 31 |
| Legal Lot Number | W15,3 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2045 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records · APN S0600023400
Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2710 FORREST AVE, ABILENE, TX 79603-1816 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 02, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 02, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 16, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200915436 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 23, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000018337 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Taylor County records · Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Taylor County |
| Municipality | Merkel Town |
| Unified School District | Merkel Independent School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $23,732 (-4.28%) Land $3,488 Building $20,244 | $23,732 (-4.28%) Land $3,488 Building $20,244 | |
| 2025 | $486.00 (+14.89%) | $24,794 (+14.61%) Land $3,488 Building $21,306 | $24,794 (+14.61%) Land $3,488 Building $21,306 |
| 2024 | $423.00 (+156.36%) | $21,634 (-29.21%) Land $3,488 Building $18,146 | $21,634 (-29.21%) Land $3,488 Building $18,146 |
| 2023 | $165.00 (+18.71%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $30,561 Land $3,488 Building $27,073 | $30,561 Land $3,488 Building $27,073 |
| 2018 | $139.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Taylor County (48441C), updated June 11, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 484410136012, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 220 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Uniti Group | Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| AMG Technology Investment Group | Fixed Wireless (unlicensed) | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Communications | Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available at this address: Uniti Group, Taylor Electric Cooperative. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
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