Taylor County property record for 9798 Interstate 20, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Telephone, Telegraph |
|---|---|
| Details | 6,751 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,382 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | A0072011401 |
| Primary APN | A0072011401 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 6,751 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 6,751 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft |
| Canopy | 200 sqft |
| Street Address | 9798 I-20 |
|---|---|
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Telephone, Telegraph |
| Legal Description | A0072 SUR 148 GRIMES COUNTY SCHOOL, TRACT 30, ACRES 1.0 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRIMES COUNTY SCHOOL |
| Legal Tract | 30 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1090 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: Taylor County records · APN A0072011401
Assessment roll updated August 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 370, MERKEL, TX 79536-0370 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $532,402 (+0.7%) Land $43,560 Building $488,842 | $532,402 (+0.7%) Land $43,560 Building $488,842 | |
| 2025 | $10,382.00 (-3.91%) | $528,685 (+1.27%) Land $43,560 Building $485,125 | $528,685 (+1.27%) Land $43,560 Building $485,125 |
| 2024 | $522,044 (-4.87%) Land $43,560 Building $478,484 | $522,044 (-4.87%) Land $43,560 Building $478,484 | |
| 2023 | $10,804.00 (+9.26%) | $548,744 Land $43,560 Building $505,184 | $548,744 Land $43,560 Building $505,184 |
| 2022 | $9,888.00 |
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 67% of the US · lower than 91% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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: NPS National Register of Historic Places as of August 1, 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Historic District | Within the Bankhead Highway Historic District listed 1998 · 13 contributing resources · NRIS 98001414 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AMG Technology Investment Group Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Uniti Group DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| Dialog Telecom Fixed Wireless | 75 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Taylor Electric Cooperative, Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 15 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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