Welcome to this exceptional 48.12-acre property, offering the perfect blend of comfortable living and impressive equestrian facilities. The charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath brick home provides a cozy retreat, complete with all the essentials for everyday living. A detached 2-car garage with front storage space and a walk-through door offers ample room for your needs. Equestrian enthusiasts will love the thoughtfully designed 10-stall horse barn, updated in 2023 with a new framework. It features a concrete center aisle, a new tack room, and a new feed room with a roll-up door for easy access. The fully lit pipe arena is ideal for evening practice, equipped with a push chute, head and heel boxes, rope stripping chute, a return alley, and an announcer's stand ready for your finishing touches. A newly built (2023) vet room, complete with electricity and two stocks, ensures the well-being of your animals. For additional storage and workspace, the property includes a shop with concrete floors, two 12' x 12' and one 12' x 14' roll-up door, along with a walk-in door—perfect for equipment and projects. Centrally located on the property is a new 5-stall mare motel, featuring a feed room, roll-up door, and concrete floors. The spacious 12' x 16' stalls offer 8' of covered space, and the paddock is surrounded by new fencing with net wire and double gates. The back pasture includes a new 2023 loafing shed, perfect for separating animals. Additionally, an older 5-stall structure with two covered pens and an old storage building adds even more functionality. The property is fully fenced and cross-fenced, making it ideal for livestock or future development. It even features an older high-fenced area that could be restored. This rare find combines a spacious country retreat with all the amenities to support an active equestrian lifestyle, located on a paved road and close to town for basic conveniences.
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
48.12 acresLot Size
$456Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Brandi Smith Smith• RE/MAX Big Country
Listed by Whitney Allumbaugh• RE/MAX Big Country
Contact: 325-721-8551
Bought with Autumn Cauthen• Better Homes & Gardens Real Es
Country Living situated on 48 Acres, offering a unique horse property with panoramic views! Well maintained three-bedroom, two bath, brick home featuring a spacious living with vaulted wood-beamed ceilings, floor to ceiling stone fireplace and wet bar. Large kitchen with ample cabinets. Generous size bedrooms. Separate two car garage. Enjoy your evenings on the covered porch that wraps around to a fenced yard with a separate pergola and seating, perfect for gatherings. Fully fenced, featuring a pipe roping arena with a chute and exterior lighting! 10 stall horse barn with 2 tack rooms, hay barn and grain silo. Separate fenced pasture for all your livestock. Merkel Schools. Conveniently located close to town.
Public Records
Jul 8, 2005
Sold
*
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,194 (+6.1%)
2025
$5,838 (+50.6%)
2024
$3,876
Tax history for 8456 Spinks Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,194 (+6.1%)
2025
$5,838 (+50.6%)
2024
$3,876
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
48.12 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,884
Year built
1957
Style
Ranch
County
Taylor County
APN
000000075723
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Carport Spaces: 0
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Additional Parking, Circular Driveway, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, 2-Car Double Doors, Garage Faces Front, Workshop in Garage
Parking & Garage
Has Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Fireplace Information
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Electric
Heating: Central, Electric
Interior Features
Room Count: 8
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Number Of Living Areas: 1
Number Of Dining Areas: 0
Living Area: 1925.00
Levels: One
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Interior Features: Cable TV Available, High Speed Internet Available, Paneling, Pantry, Tile Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
Window Features: Window Coverings
Laundry Features
Laundry Features: In Kitchen, Full Size W/D Area
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedrm
Room Level: 1
Room Features: Ensuite Bath, Separate Shower, Walk-in Closet(s)
Room Dimensions: 13 x 13
Room Length: 13.00
Room Width: 13.00
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: 1
Room Features: Split Bedrooms
Room Dimensions: 12 x 12
Room Length: 12.00
Room Width: 12.00
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: 3
Split Bedrooms
Room Dimensions: 11 x 15
Room Length: 11.00
Room Width: 15.00
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Primary Bathrm
Room Level: 1
Room Features: Ensuite Bath, Separate Shower, Solid Surface/Non-Natural Type
Lot Features: Acreage, Agricultural, Brush, Cleared
Lot Size: 10 to < 50 Acres
Lot Size Acres: 48.1200
Lot Size Area: 48.1200
Lot Size Source: Appraiser
Lot Size Square Feet: 2096107.2000
Lot Size Units: Acres
Number Of Lakes: 0
Number Of Tanks And Ponds: 0
Number Of Wells: 0
Other Structures: Arena, Barn(s), Gazebo, Shed(s), Stable(s), Storage, Workshop
Parcel Number: 75723
RATIO List Price By Lot Size Acr: 14235.22444
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Will Subdivide: No
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Possible Use: Agricultural, Equine, Grazing, Horses, Investment, Livestock, Ranch
Accessibility Features: Accessible Approach with Ramp, Accessible Entrance
Accessibility Features YN: Yes
Property Attached YN: No
Accessory Unit YN: No
Current Use: Agricultural, Grazing, Horses, Livestock, Pasture, Residential
Multi Parcel IDYN: No
Property Key: 48441|75723|1|75107674
Property Match: APN
Restrictions: No Known Restriction(s)
US Property MUI: 401768358
Building Information
Year Built: 1957
Year Built Details: Preowned
Smart Home Features Appor Pass Y: No
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Block: 16
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Loan Type: Treat As Clear
Second Mortgage YN: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Municipal Utility District YN: No
Number Of Separate Water Meters: 2
Utilities: All Weather Road, Cable Available, City Water, Co-op Electric, Co-op Water, Outside City Limits, Septic
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Number Of Residences: 1
HOA Information
Association Type: None
School Information
Elementary School: Merkel
Elementary School Name: Merkel
High School Name: Merkel
Middle School Name: Merkel
School District: Merkel ISD
Location Information
County Or Parish: Taylor
Country: United States
Directions: Driving West down I-20 towards Tye, Exit to the right at Hayter Road, Turn Right on Hayter Road, Traveling North down Hayter road, turn left on Spinks Road. The property will be down a little ways on the right. You will see the arena and sign
Latitude: 32.49335300
Longitude: -99.85373100
Geocode Confidence: High
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,884
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 48.12 acres
Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: —
County: Taylor County
APN: 000000075723
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026