Taylor County property record for 902 N 1st, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial/Industrial |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,137 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.075 acres (3,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $184 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0600011900 |
| Primary APN | S0600011900 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 2,137 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,137 sqft |
| Utility Area | 63 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 3,250 sqft (0.075 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Canopy | 388 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 902 N 1ST ST |
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| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79601 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Mixed Use Commercial/Industrial |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL, BLOCK 19, LOT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1087 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
902 N 1st, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2020.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1300 COUNTY ROAD 160, SYLVESTER, TX 79560-2208 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Deed Document Number | 202024903 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 5, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000011728 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 902 N 1ST, MERKEL, TX 79536-3815 |
| Document Number | 0000024903 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24903 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | SECURITY TITLE ABL |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1300 COUNTY ROAD 160 SYLVESTER TX 795602208, SYLVESTER, TX 79560-2208 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 902 N 1st was $184, up 1.7% from the year before.
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 | $9,790 (+4.19%) Land $1,423 Building $8,367 | $9,790 (+4.19%) Land $1,423 Building $8,367 | |
| 2025 | $184.00 (+1.66%) | $9,396 (+1.36%) Land $1,423 Building $7,973 | $9,396 (+1.36%) Land $1,423 Building $7,973 |
| 2024 | $181.00 (-3.21%) | $9,270 (-2.63%) Land $1,423 Building $7,847 | $9,270 (-2.63%) Land $1,423 Building $7,847 |
| 2023 | $187.00 (+11.31%) | $9,520 Land $1,423 Building $8,097 | $9,520 Land $1,423 Building $8,097 |
| 2022 | $168.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 902 N 1st 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 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 902 N 1st is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.8% 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 |
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| 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 220 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Access Fiber.
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