Taylor County property record for 9915 I-20, Merkel, TX 79536
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial/Industrial |
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| Details | 2 ba · 1,880 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 1 acre (43,778 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,261 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Mortgage Dec 2019 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S1050000301 |
| Primary APN | S1050000301 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,880 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,880 sqft |
| Utility Area | 120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 43,778 sqft |
| Lot Dimensions | 137 ft deep x 296 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 150 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 150 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 560 sqft |
| Canopy | 560 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 9915 I-20 |
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| City | MERKEL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79536 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Mixed Use Commercial/Industrial |
| Legal Description | GRIMMETT ADDN - MERKEL, BLOCK 12, LOT 4-9 LESS HWY & PT OF ST, ACRES 1.005 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRIMMETT ADDN - MERKEL |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4-9 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MERKEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 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.
9915 I-20, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in March 2026.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 525 COUNTY ROAD 416, MERKEL, TX 79536-4639 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Man |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2022 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA |
| Dec 27, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Apr 9, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Apr 9, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 13, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20264738 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 12, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000866 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
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| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Property Address | 9915 INTERSTATE 20, MERKEL, TX 79536 |
| Document Number | 0000000866 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1 PG 39 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00000866 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 11, 2022 |
| Title Company | BIG COUNTRY TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 6444, ABILENE, TX 79608-6444 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 7201 RAVEN CT, ABILENE, TX 79602-1356 |
| Document Number | 0000000867 |
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| Date | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00000867 |
| Name | FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jan 12, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Dec 27, 2019 |
| Property Address | 9915 INTERSTATE 20, MERKEL, TX 79536 |
| Document Number | 0000021318 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 21318 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 3, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 6444 ABILENE TX 796086444, ABILENE, TX 79608-6444 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 9, 2018 |
| Property Address | 9915 INTERSTATE 20, MERKEL, TX 79536 |
| Document Number | 0000005558 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 6, 2018 |
| Instrument | 5558 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Limited Partnership |
| Address | PO BOX 6444 ABILENE TX 796086444, ABILENE, TX 79608-6444 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 9, 2018 |
| Property Address | 9915 INTERSTATE 20, MERKEL, TX 79536 |
| Document Number | 0000005557 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 5557 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 314 FM 419 SWEETWATER TX 795562116, SWEETWATER, TX 79556-2116 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 9915 I-20 was $4,261, up 14.6% from the year before.
Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
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| 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 | $295,000 (+35.94%) Land $43,500 Building $251,500 | $295,000 (+35.94%) Land $43,500 Building $251,500 | |
| 2025 | $4,261.00 (+14.64%) | $217,000 (+14.3%) Land $43,500 Building $173,500 | $217,000 (+14.3%) Land $43,500 Building $173,500 |
| 2024 | $3,717.00 (-6.87%) | $189,852 (-6.34%) Land $43,500 Building $146,352 | $189,852 (-6.34%) Land $43,500 Building $146,352 |
| 2023 | $3,991.00 (+7%) | $202,704 Land $43,500 Building $159,204 | $202,704 Land $43,500 Building $159,204 |
| 2022 | $3,730.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 9915 I-20 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 9915 I-20 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 94% of the US · lower than 97.1% of Texas |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 142 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 |
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