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306 RUNNELS

MERKEL, TX 79536
1
Beds
1
Baths
525 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1939
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.$242 (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.$11,752 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$11,052
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$12,337
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$11,752

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyTAYLOR
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
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

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

306 Runnels 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.

  • Among the smallest homes in Merkel 79536
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Merkel 79536
  • Older than 91% 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 area525 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,554 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.55 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1939
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 306 Runnels ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMerkel 79536Taylor County
Living areabigger than525 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac4% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than193922% of homes9% of homes

About 306 Runnels

When did 306 Runnels, Merkel, TX last sell?

306 Runnels, Merkel, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 306 Runnels, Merkel, TX?

306 Runnels, Merkel, TX has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 525 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 306 Runnels, Merkel, TX built?

306 Runnels, Merkel, TX was built in 1939, making it 87 years old. The building has 1 story.

How does 306 Runnels, Merkel, TX compare to other homes in Merkel 79536?

Among the 2,169 homes in Merkel 79536, it is bigger than almost none of them (525 ft² against a typical 1,554 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.55 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1939 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 306 Runnels, Merkel, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 306 Runnels, Merkel, TX was $242. The county assessed it at $11,752.

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