Last listed at $155,000, closed on jun 2024

$174,323

•

1,194

sq ft

1111 S 5th, Merkel, TX 79536

About this home

Looking for a first home or to get out of the city? This 3 bedroom, 1 and half bath home, situated on a large corner lot in Merkel, TX is for you. With Fresh paint, new carpet, and bathroom updates, the hard part is done! A well sized kitchen is perfect for meal prep and dining while the living room is in close proximity for after dinner relaxation. All of the bedrooms are located in the main hall, have plenty of natural light and one of them is connected to a half bath for convenience and privacy. The spacious, fenced yard is ready for your landscaping ideas and has plenty of room for activities and entertaining. There is also a brick storage building, storm shelter, and an attached 2 car carport to keep vehicles protected from the hot Texas sun. Small town living is right around the corner!

Single-familyProperty Type

1934Year Built

0.32 acresLot Size

$146Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Suzanne Fulkerson • Real Broker (Fulkerson Group)

Bought with Brandi Smith Smith • RE/MAX Big Country

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•Source:NTREIS #20590848

Redfin Estimate

$174,323

$19K over list price of $155K

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This home's estimate is 7.5% lower than the average sale price ($189K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 19, 2026
$98,500
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,440 sq ft
509 Scott St, Tye, TX 79563
SOLD APR 17, 2026
$189,900
B
3 beds2 baths1,405 sq ft
404 Cherry, Merkel, TX 79536
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$175,000
C
2 beds1 bath1,344 sq ft
512 Yucca, Merkel, TX 79536
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$212,800
D
3 beds2 baths1,434 sq ft
1520 Heath, Merkel, TX 79536
SOLD APR 22, 2026
$205,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,289 sq ft
1002 S 6th, Merkel, TX 79536
SOLD APR 22, 2026
$250,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,731 sq ft
1502 Sunset St, Merkel, TX 79536

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$1,929/mo

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Market trends in 79536, TX

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

98.5%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$265K

$18K MoM

Avg. days on market

47d

9 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

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$209,900
3 beds2 baths1,890 sq ft
901 Ash, Merkel, TX 79536
NEW 17 HRS AGO
$399,900
3 beds2 baths1,808 sq ft
1175 FM 126, Merkel, TX 79536
NEW 22 HRS AGO
$187,500
2 beds1 bath1,213 sq ft
1216 County Road 349, Merkel, TX 79536
3D WALKTHROUGH
$189,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,066 sq ft
1528 Sunset St, Merkel, TX 79536
$550,000
2 beds2 baths1,350 sq ft
14505 County Road 453, Merkel, TX 79536
$700,000
3 beds2 baths2,213 sq ft
760 Wimberly Rd, Merkel, TX 79536
$634,600
— beds— baths— sq ft
167 acres TBD CR 343, Merkel, TX 79536
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Sale history for 1111 S 5th

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Jun 17, 2024

Sold

NTREIS #20590848

Jun 15, 2024

Sold

May 20, 2024

Pending

—

May 8, 2024

Contingent

—

Apr 19, 2024

Listed

$155,000

$130/sq ft

Public Records

May 30, 2023

Sold

NTREIS #20296894

May 26, 2023

Sold

May 6, 2023

Pending

—

Apr 24, 2023

Contingent

—

Mar 23, 2023

Listed

$142,500

$119/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 4, 2019

Sold

NTREIS #13966912

Feb 1, 2019

Sold

Jan 8, 2019

Pending

—

Dec 29, 2018

Contingent

—

Dec 17, 2018

Price Changed

$88,255

$74/sq ft

Nov 4, 2018

Listed

$92,900

$78/sq ft

Welcome Home to this adorable home sitting on a huge corner lot in the small town of Merkel. The seller has gone through and done so many updates so it will be ready for YOU! Some of the updates include paint, carpet, tile, light fixtures, tub surround, etc, etc, etc. This home also has a storm cellar and a huge lot! New refrigerator conveys with property as well. The backyard is completely fenced and there is ample room for an additional workshop, pool, park an RV, or whatever you would like! So, don't wait around until this one is gone...prepare to see it today!

Public Records

Jul 30, 2010

Sold

NTREIS #11129996

Jan 28, 2009

Listing Removed

—

Jan 7, 2009

Listed

$10,000

$8/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 15, 2004

Sold

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,337 (+4.6%)

$2,520 + $167,381

$169,901

2025

$3,191 (+10.3%)

$2,520 + $159,941

$162,461

2024

$2,892 (+12.6%)

$2,520 + $145,161

$147,681

2023

$2,569 (+14.9%)

$2,520 + $127,939

$130,459

2022

$2,236 (+1.6%)

$2,520 + $97,784

$100,304

2021

$2,202 (+10.4%)

$2,520 + $90,134

$92,654

2020

$1,994 (+2.3%)

$2,520 + $78,907

$81,427

2019

$1,949 (+35.6%)

$2,520 + $76,087

$78,607

2018

$1,437 (+1.2%)

$2,520 + $54,361

$56,881

2017

$1,421 (+11.3%)

$2,520 + $52,400

$54,920

2016

$1,276 (+0.6%)

$2,520 + $52,400

$54,920

2015

$1,269 (+0.8%)

$2,520 + $50,595

$53,115

2014

$1,259

$2,520 + $49,310

$51,830

Tax history for 1111 S 5th

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,337 (+4.6%)

$2,520 + $167,381

$169,901

2025

$3,191 (+10.3%)

$2,520 + $159,941

$162,461

2024

$2,892 (+12.6%)

$2,520 + $145,161

$147,681

2023

$2,569 (+14.9%)

$2,520 + $127,939

$130,459

2022

$2,236 (+1.6%)

$2,520 + $97,784

$100,304

2021

$2,202 (+10.4%)

$2,520 + $90,134

$92,654

2020

$1,994 (+2.3%)

$2,520 + $78,907

$81,427

2019

$1,949 (+35.6%)

$2,520 + $76,087

$78,607

2018

$1,437 (+1.2%)

$2,520 + $54,361

$56,881

2017

$1,421 (+11.3%)

$2,520 + $52,400

$54,920

2016

$1,276 (+0.6%)

$2,520 + $52,400

$54,920

2015

$1,269 (+0.8%)

$2,520 + $50,595

$53,115

2014

$1,259

$2,520 + $49,310

$51,830

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

100 ft.

Lot depth

140 ft.

Lot size

0.32 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,194

Year built

1934

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Taylor County

APN

000000032162

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Carport Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached Carport, Covered

Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces: 0

Interior

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Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3

Fireplace Information
Fireplaces Total: 0

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Heating: Central, Electric

Interior Features
Room Count: 4
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave
Number Of Living Areas: 1
Number Of Dining Areas: 1
Living Area: 1194.00
Levels: One
Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Interior Features: Cable TV Available, Eat-in Kitchen, High Speed Internet Available, Open Floorplan, Paneling
Window Features: Window Coverings

Laundry Features
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Utility Room, Full Size W/D Area, Washer Hookup

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: 1
Room Dimensions: 14 x 13
Room Length: 14.00
Room Width: 13.00

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedrm
Room Level: 1
Room Dimensions: 12 x 14
Room Length: 12.00
Room Width: 14.00

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: 1
Ensuite Bath
Room Dimensions: 9 x 14
Room Length: 9.00
Room Width: 14.00

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Level: 1
Room Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Room Dimensions: 15 x 14
Room Length: 15.00
Room Width: 14.00

Exterior

Building Information
Roof: Composition
Construction Materials: Siding
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Private Yard, Storage, Storm Cellar
Fencing: Back Yard
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch

Land Information
Vegetation: Grassed

Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Lot Size: Less Than .5 Acre (not Zero)
Lot Size Acres: 0.3210
Lot Size Area: 0.3210
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Size Square Feet: 13982.7600
Lot Size Units: Acres
Parcel Number: 32162
RATIO List Price By Lot Size Acr: 482866.04361
Will Subdivide: No

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Accessibility Features YN: No
Property Attached YN: No
Multi Parcel IDYN: No
Property Key: 48441|32162|1|60995826
Property Match: APN
US Property MUI: 401741360

Building Information
Year Built: 1934
Smart Home Features Appor Pass Y: No

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Block: D
Tax Legal Description: SHEPPARD 1ST OF MERKEL, BLOCK D, LOT 11-12
Tax Lot: 11
Unexempt Taxes: 2569

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: FHA
Loan Type: Treat As Clear
Mortgage Company: City Bank
Second Mortgage YN: No

Utilities

Utility Information
Municipal Utility District YN: No
Utilities: Cable Available, City Sewer, City Water

Location

HOA Information
Association Type: None

School Information
Elementary School: Merkel
Elementary School Name: Merkel
High School Name: Merkel
Intermediate School Name: Merkel
Middle School Name: Merkel
School District: Merkel ISD

Location Information
County Or Parish: Taylor
Country: United States
Directions: Head out of Abilene on I 20 West. Take exit 270 (1235). Turn right onto N 1st Street and left on Oak Street. Turn right onto S. 5th Street. This property will be on the corner of S 5th Street and Locust St.
Latitude: 32.46530000
Longitude: -100.01396000
Geocode Confidence: High
Subdivision Name: Sheppard 1st Of Merkel

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,194
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1934
Year Renovated: —
County: Taylor County
APN: 000000032162

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026

Other

Documents & Disclosures
Doc Box Num Mls Documents: 5
Doc Box Num Private Documents: 0
Doc Box Num Public Documents: 0

Listing Information
Consent for Visitors to Record: Video
DOCBOX GUID: AED6B68A-C701-4657-B8CA-A8FE00B8A498
Doc Box Modification Timestamp: 2024-05-20T10:06:15.967
List Source Original: Matrix
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing Id: 20590848
Listing Key Numeric: 438466318
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDA Loan, VA Loan
Mls Status: Closed
Previous Status: Pending
Notice Surveillance Devices Pres: Video
Originating System Name: North Texas Real Estate Information Systems
Photos Count: 15
Possession: Closing/Funding
Seller Contributions: 2000
Special Listing Conditions: Standard
Standard Status: Closed
Third Party Assistance Program Y: No
Transaction Type: For Sale

Listing Date Information
Days On Market: 19
Cumulative Days On Market: 19
Close Date: 2024-06-15
Purchase Contract Date: 2024-05-08
Expiration Date Option: 2024-05-18
Listing Contract Date: 2024-04-19
Off Market Date: 2024-05-08
Status Change Timestamp: 2024-06-17T11:10:21.557

Listing Price Information
Original List Price: 155000.00
List Price: 155000.00
RATIO Close Price By Lot Size Ac: 489096.57321
RATIO Current Price By Lot Size: 489096.57321

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Schools

Merkel Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

6/10

Merkel Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi

6/10

Merkel High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

5/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

6 days above 105° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

13% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

1/10 Air Factor

0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years

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Merkel, TX • 79536

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
411 Locust, Merkel, TX 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1918 Sq. Ft.	$230,382
602 Locust, Merkel, TX 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2501 Sq. Ft.	$113,704

Address	Redfin Estimate
503 Oak, Merkel, TX 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1120 Sq. Ft.	$91,733
509 Locust, Merkel, TX 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1950 Sq. Ft.	$206,406

Address	Redfin Estimate
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410 Oak, Merkel, TX - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3079 Sq. Ft.	$358,160

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