Taylor County property record for 810 Locust, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,620 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.286 acres (12,471 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $650 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0900003900 |
| Primary APN | S0900003900 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,620 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,620 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,471 sqft (0.286 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 810 LOCUST |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-7210 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | EDMISON-SHEPPARD OF MERKEL, BLOCK J, LOT S35 E170 LT 3 & E107 S75 LT 4 LESS S/E CORNER OF 4, ACRES .2863 |
| Legal Subdivision | EDMISON-SHEPPARD OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | J |
| Legal Lot Number | E170 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2098 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 629 N 1ST, MERKEL, TX 79536-4240 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2007 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2007 |
| Deed Document Number | 200714403 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3394 / 426 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $31,602 (-4.63%) Land $2,494 Building $29,108 | $31,602 (-4.63%) Land $2,494 Building $29,108 | |
| 2025 | $650.00 (+21.27%) | $33,135 (+13.64%) Land $2,494 Building $30,641 | $33,135 (+13.64%) Land $2,494 Building $30,641 |
| 2024 | $29,157 (+7.05%) Land $2,494 Building $26,663 | $29,157 (+7.05%) Land $2,494 Building $26,663 | |
| 2023 | $536.00 (+34.34%) | $27,236 Land $2,494 Building $24,742 | $27,236 Land $2,494 Building $24,742 |
| 2022 | $399.00 |
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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.3% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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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