Taylor County property record for 832 FM 126, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | General Agricultural/Rural |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,123 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 19 acres (827,640 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $281 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | A0072004000 |
| Primary APN | A0072004000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,123 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,639 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 827,640 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 832 FM 126 |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-4108 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural |
| Legal Description | A0072 SUR 148 GRIMES COUNTY SCHOOL, TRACT 9, ACRES 19.0 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRIMES COUNTY SCHOOL |
| Legal Tract | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 13602 |
832 FM 126, an agricultural property, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2021.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 832 FM 126, MERKEL, TX 79536-4108 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000025948 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Nov 18, 2021 |
| Property Address | 832 FM 126, MERKEL, TX 79536-4108 |
| Document Number | 0000025948 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00025948 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 832 FM 126, MERKEL, TX 79536-4108 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 832 FM 126 was $281 with exemptions applied.
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 | $131,298 (-43.54%) Land $7,508 Building $123,790 | $240,144 (+0.03%) Land $116,354 Building $123,790 | |
| 2025 | $281.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $232,541 (+20.41%) | $240,061 (+16.39%) Land $116,354 Building $123,707 |
| 2024 | $193,120 (+56.69%) | $206,263 (+1.52%) Land $85,817 Building $120,446 | |
| 2023 | $285.00 (-46.93%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $123,251 Land $5,901 Building $117,350 | $203,167 Land $85,817 Building $117,350 |
| 2022 | $537.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 832 FM 126 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 832 FM 126 is moderate, ranking above 43% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 43% of the US · lower than 83% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AMA TechTel Communications Fixed Wireless | 75 / 20 |
May also be available: Access Fiber, AT&T, Verizon.
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