Taylor County property record for 816 Co Rd 409, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | General Agricultural/Rural |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 968 sqft |
| Lot Size | 147 acres (6,425,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $394 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | A0071003400 |
| Primary APN | A0071003400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 968 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 968 sqft |
| Roof Type | Gable |
|---|---|
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,425,100 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 816 COUNTY ROAD 409 |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural |
| Legal Description | A0071 SUR 124 GRIMES COUNTY SCHOOL, TRACT 22, ACRES 147.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRIMES COUNTY SCHOOL |
| Legal Tract | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 13602 |
816 Co Rd 409, an agricultural property, is owned by an individual.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1164 COUNTY ROAD 409, MERKEL, TX 79536-4336 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 816 Co Rd 409 was $394.
Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Taylor County |
| Unified School District | Merkel Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $28,093 (-) Land $26,250 Building $1,843 | $416,265 (-) Land $414,422 Building $1,843 | |
| 2025 | $394.00 | $28,093 (+3.71%) Land $26,250 Building $1,843 | $416,265 (+56.81%) Land $414,422 Building $1,843 |
| 2024 | $27,089 (-0.14%) Land $25,227 Building $1,862 | $265,459 (-0.01%) Land $263,597 Building $1,862 | |
| 2023 | $383.00 (-4.25%) | $27,127 Land $25,227 Building $1,900 | $265,497 Land $263,597 Building $1,900 |
| 2022 | $400.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 816 Co Rd 409 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 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 risk around 816 Co Rd 409 is high, ranking above 76% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 76% of the US · above 68% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | SUN WSC serves 3,420 people · EPA ID TX2210015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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.
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