Taylor County property record for 905 Avondale, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Mobile Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,876 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 0.362 acres (15,755 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,203 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S2350019100 |
| Primary APN | S2350019100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,876 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,380 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,876 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Architectural Style | Mobile Home |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,755 sqft (0.362 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 137 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 520 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 905 AVONDALE |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-6007 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Prefabricated > Mobile Home |
| Legal Description | WESTERN HTS SEC 4 OF MERKEL, BLOCK C, LOT 2 & 3 & N5 OF 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTERN HTS SEC 4 OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,3 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2068 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
905 Avondale, a mobile home, is owned by an individual who acquired it in August 2018.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 904 ORANGE, MERKEL, TX 79536-7236 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 20, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000016154 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 19, 2018 |
| Property Address | 905 AVONDALE, MERKEL, TX 79536-6007 |
| Document Number | 0000016154 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 16154 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 2, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 905 AVONDALE MERKEL TX 795366007, MERKEL, TX 79536-6007 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 905 Avondale was $1,203.
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 | $56,353 (-8.06%) Land $5,514 Building $50,839 | $56,353 (-8.5%) Land $5,514 Building $50,839 | |
| 2025 | $1,203.00 | $61,294 (+2%) Land $5,514 Building $56,076 | $61,590 (+20.58%) Land $5,514 Building $56,076 |
| 2024 | $51,078 (+1.79%) Land $5,514 Building $45,564 | $51,078 (+1.79%) Land $5,514 Building $45,564 | |
| 2023 | $988.00 (-1.79%) | $50,182 Land $5,514 Building $44,668 | $50,182 Land $5,514 Building $44,668 |
| 2022 | $1,006.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 905 Avondale 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 905 Avondale is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 94% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 223 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Access Fiber, Nextlink.
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