Taylor County property record for 824 Oak, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,071 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,719 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0900002400 |
| Primary APN | S0900002400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,071 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,071 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,250 sqft (0.258 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 824 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 12 & S1/2 LT 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | EDMISON-SHEPPARD OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | I&L |
| Legal Lot Number | 12,11 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2099 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records · APN S0900002400
Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 824 OAK, MERKEL, TX 79536-7220 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | His Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 18, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202417726 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 12, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000003960 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Taylor County records · Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Taylor County |
| Municipality | Merkel Town |
| Unified School District | Merkel Independent School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $84,732 (-3.22%) Land $2,813 Building $81,919 | $84,732 (-3.22%) Land $2,813 Building $81,919 | |
| 2025 | $1,719.00 (+16.46%) | $87,550 (+9.86%) Land $2,813 Building $84,737 | $87,550 (+9.86%) Land $2,813 Building $84,737 |
| 2024 | $79,694 (+6.3%) Land $2,813 Building $76,881 | $79,694 (+6.3%) Land $2,813 Building $76,881 | |
| 2023 | $1,476.00 (-8.83%) | $74,972 Land $2,813 Building $72,159 | $74,972 Land $2,813 Building $72,159 |
| 2022 | $1,619.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of June 11, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| 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 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Uniti Group Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| AMG Technology Investment Group Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Communications Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Taylor Electric Cooperative.
Based on FCC filings for 323 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF MERKEL serves 3,573 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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