Taylor County property record for 816 Oak, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,220 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $796 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0900002200 |
| Primary APN | S0900002200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,220 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,220 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 132 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 816 OAK |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-7220 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | EDMISON-SHEPPARD OF MERKEL, BLOCK I&L, LOT 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | EDMISON-SHEPPARD OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | I&L |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2099 |
| 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 | 4290 S TREADAWAY BLVD, ABILENE, TX 79602-2264 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Man |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Prior Sale | May 14, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202522147 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 9, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000007995 |
| 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 | $40,015 (-1.31%) Land $1,750 Building $38,265 | $40,015 (-1.31%) Land $1,750 Building $38,265 | |
| 2025 | $796.00 (+362.79%) | $40,546 (+8.72%) Land $3,375 Building $37,171 | $40,546 (+8.72%) Land $3,375 Building $37,171 |
| 2024 | $37,294 (+2.36%) Land $3,375 Building $33,919 | $37,294 (+2.36%) Land $3,375 Building $33,919 | |
| 2023 | $172.00 (-32.28%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Widower's exemption | $36,433 Land $3,375 Building $33,058 | $36,433 Land $3,375 Building $33,058 |
| 2018 | $254.00 |
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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