Taylor County property record for 912 N 1st, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial/Industrial |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 5,500 sqft · built 1906 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (3,999 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,736 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S0600012400 |
| Primary APN | S0600012400 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 5,500 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 5,500 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1906 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1906 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 3,999 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 80 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 912 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 S80 OF LTS 12-13 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | S80 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1087 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
912 N 1st, a commercial property, is owned by a company.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 338, MERKEL, TX 79536-0338 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 912 N 1ST, MERKEL, TX 79536-3815 |
| Document Number | 0000016987 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 16987 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST TEXAS TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Partnership |
| Address | PO BOX 338 MERKEL TX 795360338, MERKEL, TX 79536-0338 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 912 N 1st was $3,736.
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 | $201,424 (+5.87%) Land $1,400 Building $200,024 | $201,424 (+5.87%) Land $1,400 Building $200,024 | |
| 2025 | $3,736.00 | $190,257 (+2.07%) Land $1,400 Building $188,857 | $190,257 (+2.07%) Land $1,400 Building $188,857 |
| 2024 | $186,396 (-0.97%) Land $1,400 Building $184,996 | $186,396 (-0.97%) Land $1,400 Building $184,996 | |
| 2023 | $3,705.00 (+346.39%) | $188,224 Land $1,400 Building $186,824 | $188,224 Land $1,400 Building $186,824 |
| 2022 | $830.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 912 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 912 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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