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189 LOCUST

MERKEL, TX 79536
1
Baths
3,040 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.48 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$739 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$42,518 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$21,518
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$41,431
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$42,518

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.44
31
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
37
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
92
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
39
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
24
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.5 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Mixed Use (Commercial/Industrial)
CountyTAYLOR
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.48
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Roll Tar & Gravel
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 2,360 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Thomas Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.2 mi
M
Madison Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.9 mi
H
Cooper High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi

District: Abilene Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 79536These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.129
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.13

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,938
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.20 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,166
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,083
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.25 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.70%

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How this home compares

189 Locust measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Original Town South
  • Among the largest lots in Original Town South
  • Older than 94% of homes in Taylor County

How it measures up in Merkel 79536

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Merkel 79536.

Living area3,040 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,543 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size0.48 ac
SmallerTypical 0.55 acBigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 189 Locust ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOriginal Town SouthMerkel 79536Taylor County
Living areabigger than3,040 ft²98% of homes89% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.48 acalmost all homes48% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than193056% of homes8% of homes6% of homes

About 189 Locust

When did 189 Locust, Merkel, TX last sell?

189 Locust, Merkel, TX last sold on Sep 1, 2016, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 189 Locust, Merkel, TX?

189 Locust, Merkel, TX has 1 bathrooms, 3,040 square feet of living space and a 0.48-acre lot.

When was 189 Locust, Merkel, TX built?

189 Locust, Merkel, TX was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 189 Locust, Merkel, TX?

189 Locust, Merkel, TX is assigned to Thomas Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Madison Middle School (middle), rated D+; Cooper High School (high), rated C. All sit in Abilene Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 189 Locust, Merkel, TX compare to other homes in Merkel 79536?

Among the 2,169 homes in Merkel 79536, it is bigger than 89% of them (3,040 ft² against a typical 1,543 ft²), its lot is bigger than 48% of them (0.48 ac against a typical 0.55 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1930 against a typical 1976). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 189 Locust, Merkel, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 189 Locust, Merkel, TX was $739. The county assessed it at $42,518.

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