812 S 11th, Merkel, TX 79536 Property Records

Taylor County property record for 812 S 11th, Merkel, TX 79536

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,568 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.482 acres (21,000 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$184,100 (Jun 2021)
Tax Bill	$1,375 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2021 Mortgage Apr 2020 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`S1900001704`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`S1900001704`
Alternative APN	`52338`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,568 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,568 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Exterior Material	Other
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	21,000 sqft (0.482 acres)
Lot Dimensions	140 ft deep x 150 ft wide
Garage Type	Carport
Garage Area	576 sqft
Carport	Carport
Carport Area	576 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	812 S 11TH
City	MERKEL
State	TX
Zip	79536-7200
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	SOUTH PARK MERKEL, BLOCK E, LOT 7-9
Legal Subdivision	SOUTH PARK MERKEL
Legal Block	E
Legal Lot Number	7-9
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Township / Civil Division	MERKEL
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2107
Census Tract	13601

Owner

Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	812 S 11TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-7200
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 14, 2021	Vendor's Lien, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC
Apr 16, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, SIMPLIFILE LC E-RECORDING
Oct 2, 2017	Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST ABILENE FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 14, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 14, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 2, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202112932
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 11, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	0000012932
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

June 2021: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document Type	Vendor's Lien
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Recording Date	Jun 14, 2021
Property Address	812 S 11TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-7200
Document Number	0000012932
Map Reference	VOL 1 PG 13
Instrument Date	Jun 11, 2021
Instrument	2021-00012932
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 5, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	812 S 11TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-7200

Mortgage

Document Number	0000012933
Date	Jun 14, 2021
Instrument	2021-00012933

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Special Notes	Seller Financed

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2051

April 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Recording Date	Apr 16, 2020
Property Address	812 S 11TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-7200
Document Number	0000006209
Instrument Date	Apr 15, 2020
Instrument	6209
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 29, 2020
Title Company	TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, SIMPLIFILE LC E-RECORDING

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	812 S 11TH MERKEL TX 795367200, MERKEL, TX 79536-7200

October 2017: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document Type	Vendor's Lien
Jurisdiction	TAYLOR TX
Recording Date	Oct 2, 2017
Property Address	812 S 11TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-7200
Document Number	0000016409
Map Reference	MB 1 PG 13
Instrument Date	Sep 29, 2017
Instrument	2017-00016409
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 5, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1532 FM 126, 1532, MERKEL, TX 79536-6137

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	812 S 11TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-7200

Mortgage

Document Number	0000016410
Date	Oct 2, 2017
Instrument	2017-00016410

Lender

Name	FIRST ABILENE FCU
Type	Credit Union
Special Notes	Seller Financed

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2032

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Texas
County	Taylor County
Municipality	Merkel Town
Unified School District	Merkel Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$138,133 (+1%)	$161,342 (+8.73%) Land $3,360 Building $157,982
2025	$1,375.00 (+20.3%) Homeowner's exemption	$125,575 (+1%) Land $3,360 Building $145,034	$148,394 (+10.01%) Land $3,360 Building $145,034
2024		$114,159 (-0.86%) Land $3,360 Building $131,531	$134,891 (+17.15%) Land $3,360 Building $131,531
2023	$1,143.00 (-45.65%)	$115,145 Land $3,360 Building $111,785	$115,145 Land $3,360 Building $111,785
2022	$2,103.00

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

Flood

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 63% of the US · lower than 88% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood	0.07% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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