Taylor County property record for 911 S 5th, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 2,241 sqft · built 1934 |
| Lot Size | 0.482 acres (21,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $332,221 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,501 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0750002900 |
| Primary APN | S0750002900 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,241 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,241 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1934 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1934 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 21,000 sqft (0.482 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 65 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Street Address | 911 S 5TH |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-5324 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BOYCE OF MERKEL, BLOCK D, LOT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | BOYCE OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2092 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9 LAMAR CIR, ABILENE, TX 79601-3939 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 8, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 8, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Deed Document Number | 202614297 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 911 S 5TH, MERKEL, TX 79536-5324 |
| Document Number | 0000014297 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202614297 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9 LAMAR CIR, ABILENE, TX 79601-3939 |
| Document Number | 0000014298, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202614298 |
| Name | FIRST FINANCIAL NW BANK |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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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 | $253,102 (+48.85%) Land $3,360 Building $249,742 | $253,102 (+48.85%) Land $3,360 Building $249,742 | |
| 2025 | $2,501.00 (+233.02%) | $170,037 (+334.93%) Land $3,360 Building $166,677 | $170,037 (+334.93%) Land $3,360 Building $166,677 |
| 2024 | $39,095 (+2.48%) Land $3,360 Building $35,735 | $39,095 (+2.48%) Land $3,360 Building $35,735 | |
| 2023 | $751.00 (-1.05%) | $38,148 Land $3,360 Building $34,788 | $38,148 Land $3,360 Building $34,788 |
| 2022 | $759.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 97.1% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 323 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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