Taylor County property record for 941 Avondale, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,903 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 0.247 acres (10,741 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $189,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,518 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Nov 2019 Loan Modification + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S2350019300 |
| Primary APN | S2350019300 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,903 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,903 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,741 sqft (0.247 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 93 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 66 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 941 AVONDALE |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536-6007 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WESTERN HTS SEC 4 OF MERKEL, BLOCK C, LOT N 32.80 LT 5 & S 60.6 LT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTERN HTS SEC 4 OF MERKEL |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | N,5,4 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2068 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records · APN S2350019300
Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 941 AVONDALE, MERKEL, TX 79536-6007 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2021 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GATEWAY FIRST BANK |
| Nov 09, 2019 | Loan Modification, Mortgage MIDFIRST BK |
| Sep 26, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 22, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 22, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 31, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202121419 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000021419 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 941 AVONDALE, MERKEL, TX 79536-6007 |
| Document Number | 0000021419 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00021419 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 941 AVONDALE, MERKEL, TX 79536-6007 |
| Document Number | 0000021420 |
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| Date | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00021420 |
| Name | GATEWAY FIRST BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Property Address | 941 AVONDALE, MERKEL, TX 79536-6007 |
| Document Number | 0000019569 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 09, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 941 AVONDALE MERKEL TX 795366007, MERKEL, TX 79536-6007 |
| Document Number | 0000019569 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 19569 |
| Name | MIDFIRST BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 24, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 4.25% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Property Address | 941 AVONDALE, MERKEL, TX 79536-6007 |
| Document Number | 0000019044 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 26, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 06, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 941 AVONDALE MERKEL TX 795366007, MERKEL, TX 79536-6007 |
| Document Number | 0000019044 |
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| Date | Nov 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 19044 |
| Name | HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Address | 451 7TH ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20410-0001 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 14, 2049 |
Source: Taylor County records · Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Taylor County |
| Municipality | Merkel Town |
| Unified School District | Merkel Independent School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $200,000 (+5.26%) Land $3,759 Building $196,241 | $200,000 (+5.26%) Land $3,759 Building $196,241 | |
| 2025 | $2,518.00 (-1.1%) Homeowner's exemption | $190,000 (+5.56%) Land $3,759 Building $186,241 | $190,000 (+5.56%) Land $3,759 Building $186,241 |
| 2024 | $180,000 (+2.86%) Land $3,759 Building $176,241 | $180,000 (+2.86%) Land $3,759 Building $176,241 | |
| 2023 | $2,546.00 (-26.12%) Homeowner's exemption | $175,000 Land $3,759 Building $171,241 | $175,000 Land $3,759 Building $171,241 |
| 2022 | $3,446.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of June 11, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| 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 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Uniti Group Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Optimum Communications Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AMG Technology Investment Group, Taylor Electric Cooperative.
Based on FCC filings for 223 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF MERKEL serves 3,573 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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