Taylor County property record for 863 FM 126, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,110 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 1 acre (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,037 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | A0072005100 |
| Primary APN | A0072005100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,110 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,110 sqft |
| Utility Area | 48 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 276 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 276 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 863 FM 126 |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-4109 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | A0072 SUR 148 GRIMES COUNTY SCHOOL, TRACT 14, ACRES 1.0 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRIMES COUNTY SCHOOL |
| Legal Tract | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 13602 |
863 FM 126, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 207 PYLES RD, ELKO, GA 31025-2305 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 863 FM 126 was $1,037.
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 | $73,909 (-0.04%) Land $5,227 Building $68,682 | $73,909 (-0.04%) Land $5,227 Building $68,682 | |
| 2025 | $1,037.00 | $73,936 (+0.22%) Land $5,227 Building $68,709 | $73,936 (+0.22%) Land $5,227 Building $68,709 |
| 2024 | $73,773 (+3.58%) Land $5,227 Building $68,546 | $73,773 (+3.58%) Land $5,227 Building $68,546 | |
| 2023 | $1,005.00 (+1.31%) | $71,226 Land $5,227 Building $65,999 | $71,226 Land $5,227 Building $65,999 |
| 2022 | $992.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 863 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 863 FM 126 is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 97.4% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 13 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Access Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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