Taylor County property record for 813 Oak, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,545 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.274 acres (11,925 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $139,677 (Oct 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $611 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S1350003800 |
| Primary APN | S1350003800 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,545 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,545 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,925 sqft (0.274 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 159 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 813 OAK |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-7219 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MILLER ADDN OF MERKEL, BLOCK 5, LOT S45 LT 59 & N30 LT 60 |
| Legal Subdivision | MILLER ADDN OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 59 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2100 |
| 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 | 813 OAK, MERKEL, TX 79536-7219 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Woman |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 22, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 202518495 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Property Address | 813 OAK, MERKEL, TX 79536-7219 |
| Document Number | 0000018495 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1 PG 15 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00018495 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 813 OAK, MERKEL, TX 79536-7219 |
| Document Number | 0000018496 |
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| Date | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00018496 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2055 |
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 | $141,928 (+90.98%) Land $2,981 Building $138,947 | $141,928 (+8.35%) Land $2,981 Building $138,947 | |
| 2025 | $611.00 (-5.42%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $74,317 (+1%) Land $2,981 Building $128,013 | $130,994 (+8.38%) Land $2,981 Building $128,013 |
| 2024 | $67,561 (-37.48%) Land $2,981 Building $117,888 | $120,869 (+11.84%) Land $2,981 Building $117,888 | |
| 2023 | $646.00 (-48.07%) | $108,071 Land $2,981 Building $105,090 | $108,071 Land $2,981 Building $105,090 |
| 2022 | $1,244.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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 96% of the US · lower than 97.9% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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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