Taylor County property record for 821 Oak, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,408 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.239 acres (10,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $42 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S1700006100 |
| Primary APN | S1700006100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,408 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,504 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,408 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1936 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,400 sqft (0.239 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 821 OAK |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-7219 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SHEPPARD 2ND OF MERKEL, BLOCK 6, LOT NW65X160 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHEPPARD 2ND OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| 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 | 821 OAK, MERKEL, TX 79536-7219 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Property Address | 821 OAK, MERKEL, TX 79536-7219 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000011218 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00011218 |
| Name | CITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LUBBOCK, TX 79407 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
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 | $56,386 (+2.75%) Land $2,600 Building $53,786 | $56,386 (+2.73%) Land $2,600 Building $53,786 | |
| 2025 | Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $54,878 (+13.35%) Land $2,600 Building $52,290 | $54,890 (+13.38%) Land $2,600 Building $52,290 |
| 2023 | $42.00 (-95.72%) | $48,413 Land $2,600 Building $45,813 | $48,413 Land $2,600 Building $45,813 |
| 2022 | $981.00 |
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 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.
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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