SOLD JAN 2, 2026

Last listed at $209,900, CLOSED ON Jan 2026

$248,853

•

1,820

sq ft

1301 S 3rd, Merkel, TX 79536

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Step into storybook charm with this delightful 3-bedroom, 2-bath, two-story home bursting with character! Boasting undeniable curb appeal, this showstopper features a classic white picket fence framing the front yard and a large inviting front porch—perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation. Inside, the charm continues with two spacious living rooms and large windows that flood the home with natural light. A formal dining room with an elegant chandelier sets the stage for memorable gatherings. The kitchen sits just off the dining room and offers a stylish blend of function and warmth with white cabinets, butcher-block-style countertops, and a tiled backsplash. Each bedroom is generously sized, and the primary suite includes its own private ensuite for added comfort and convenience. Step outside to enjoy the backyard oasis, featuring a pergola, mature shade trees, and a storage shed for extra space. Full of charm, personality, and outdoor appeal, this enchanting home is ready to welcome its next owner!

Single-familyProperty Type

1928Year Built

7,013 sq ftLot Size

$137Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Robbie Johnson • Epique Realty LLC

Bought with Jenna Dahlberg • eXp Realty LLC

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•Source:NTREIS #21091385

Redfin Estimate

$248,853

$39K over list price of $210K

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This home's estimate is 0.3% higher than the average sale price ($248K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$339,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,791 sq ft
2950 Journey Ln, Abilene, TX 79606
SOLD APR 22, 2026
$205,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,289 sq ft
1002 S 6th, Merkel, TX 79536
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$310,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,673 sq ft
7002 Jennings Dr, Abilene, TX 79606
SOLD APR 17, 2026
$189,900
D
3 beds2 baths1,405 sq ft
404 Cherry, Merkel, TX 79536
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$220,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,532 sq ft
1710 Partridge Pl, Abilene, TX 79605
SOLD FEB 17, 2026
$225,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,734 sq ft
702 S 8th, Merkel, TX 79536

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Market trends in 79536, TX

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

98.2%

1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$282K

$32K MoM

Avg. days on market

38d

9 days MoM

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3 MoM

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14214 County Road 421, Merkel, TX 79536
$320,000
3 beds2 baths1,756 sq ft
406 Locust, Merkel, TX 79536
$155,000
2 beds1 bath957 sq ft
110 Cherry, Merkel, TX 79536
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Sale history for 1301 S 3rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Jan 5, 2026

Sold

NTREIS #21091385

Jan 2, 2026

Sold

Nov 17, 2025

Contingent

—

Nov 3, 2025

Price Changed

$209,900

$115/sq ft

Oct 20, 2025

Listed

$215,000

$118/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 6, 2023

Sold

NTREIS #20276189

Jun 2, 2023

Sold

May 11, 2023

Pending

—

May 2, 2023

Contingent

—

Apr 8, 2023

Price Changed

$189,900

$104/sq ft

Apr 7, 2023

Relisted

—

Apr 4, 2023

Contingent

—

Mar 23, 2023

Price Changed

$199,000

$109/sq ft

Mar 10, 2023

Listed

$205,000

$113/sq ft

This Vintage two story, bedroom, two bath home is located in Merkel, Texas. It has two living areas, one on each floor. A formal dining room joins both the living room and kitchen. The master bedroom is located downstairs and the other two bedrooms are upstairs and the downstairs bath features a garden tub and separate shower. There is a single bay garage that is currently being used as a shop and long carport. The large backyard includes a pergola for entertaining and storage building. Owners are willing to let refrigerator, washer and dryer to stay with the home.

Public Records

Sep 30, 2014

Sold

NTREIS #12195704

Sep 26, 2014

Sold

Aug 27, 2014

Pending

—

Aug 16, 2014

Contingent

—

Aug 8, 2014

Listed

$109,900

$60/sq ft

NTREIS #11978441

Aug 14, 2013

Listing Removed

—

Jun 24, 2013

Listed

$102,000

$56/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 25, 2006

Sold

NTREIS #103280

Sep 25, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Apr 26, 2006

Listed

$99,000

$54/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 17, 1999

Sold

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,150 (+10.0%)

2025

$3,773 (+8.4%)

$1,400 + $190,709

$192,109

2024

$3,479

$1,400 + $176,258

$177,658

2023

$3,478 (−2.9%)

2022

$3,580 (+3.2%)

2021

$3,469 (+6.7%)

2020

$3,250 (+2.3%)

$1,400 + $131,319

$132,719

2019

$3,176 (+4.2%)

$1,400 + $126,700

$128,100

2018

$3,050 (+0.9%)

$1,400 + $119,297

$120,697

2017

$3,024 (+14.7%)

$1,400 + $115,479

$116,879

2016

$2,635 (+0.9%)

$1,400 + $115,479

$116,879

2015

$2,611 (+1.3%)

$1,400 + $108,266

$109,666

2014

$2,578

$1,400 + $104,730

$106,130

Tax history for 1301 S 3rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,150 (+10.0%)

2025

$3,773 (+8.4%)

$1,400 + $190,709

$192,109

2024

$3,479

$1,400 + $176,258

$177,658

2023

$3,478 (−2.9%)

2022

$3,580 (+3.2%)

2021

$3,469 (+6.7%)

2020

$3,250 (+2.3%)

$1,400 + $131,319

$132,719

2019

$3,176 (+4.2%)

$1,400 + $126,700

$128,100

2018

$3,050 (+0.9%)

$1,400 + $119,297

$120,697

2017

$3,024 (+14.7%)

$1,400 + $115,479

$116,879

2016

$2,635 (+0.9%)

$1,400 + $115,479

$116,879

2015

$2,611 (+1.3%)

$1,400 + $108,266

$109,666

2014

$2,578

$1,400 + $104,730

$106,130

*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

Stories

Lot width

70 ft.

Lot depth

100 ft.

Lot size

7,000 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,820

Year built

1928

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Taylor County

APN

000000015814

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: Carport, Driveway

Parking & Garage
Has Garage
Garage Spaces: 0
Garage Width: 12
Garage Length: 25

Interior

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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: Decorative

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

Interior Features
Room Count: 2
Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Microwave
Number Of Living Areas: 2
Number Of Dining Areas: 1
Living Area: 1820.00
Levels: Two
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Interior Features: Chandelier, Decorative Lighting, Natural Woodwork

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: 1
Room Dimensions: 17 x 14
Room Length: 17.00
Room Width: 14.00

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedrm
Room Level: 1
Room Dimensions: 0 x 0
Room Length: 0.00
Room Width: 0.00

Exterior

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

Exterior Features
Fencing: Back Yard, Wood

Lot Information
Lot Size: Less Than .5 Acre (not Zero)
Lot Size Acres: 0.1610
Lot Size Area: 0.1610
Lot Size Square Feet: 7013.1600
Lot Size Units: Acres
Parcel Number: 15814
RATIO List Price By Lot Size Acr: 1303726.70807
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|15814|1|11726295
Property Match: APN
US Property MUI: 401730718

Building Information
Year Built: 1928
Year Built Details: Preowned
Smart Home Features Appor Pass Y: Yes

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Block: 40
Tax Legal Description: ORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL, BLOCK 40, LOT E1/2 OF L
Tax Lot: E1
Unexempt Taxes: 3762

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

Utilities

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

Location

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: Take I-20BL Turn right onto I-20BL N 1st St Turn left onto S Oak St Turn right at the 3rd cross street onto S 3rd St Destination will be on the left 1301 S 3rd St Merkel, TX 79536
Latitude: 32.46789200
Longitude: -100.01536400
Geocode Confidence: High
Subdivision Name: Original Town Merkel

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,820
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: —
County: Taylor County
APN: 000000015814

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026

Other

Documents & Disclosures
Doc Box Num Mls Documents: 3
Doc Box Num Private Documents: 0
Doc Box Num Public Documents: 0

Listing Information
Consent for Visitors to Record: Audio, Video
Contingency Info: Jan. 5th 2026
DOCBOX GUID: 74584FF6-A348-4139-A290-2510C89E83D6
Doc Box Modification Timestamp: 2025-10-20T11:42:14.290
List Source: TrestleAPI
List Source Original: Matrix
List Source Vendor: RentalBeast
List Team Key: 117477359
List Team Key Numeric: 117477359
List Team Name: Texas Lifestyles Group
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing Id: 21091385
Listing Key Numeric: 542800983
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Mls Status: Closed
Previous Status: Active KO
Notice Surveillance Devices Pres: Audio, Video
Originating System Name: North Texas Real Estate Information Systems
Photos Count: 34
Possession: Closing/Funding
Seller Contributions: 5000
Special Listing Conditions: Standard
Standard Status: Closed
Third Party Assistance Program Y: Yes
Transaction Type: For Sale

Listing Date Information
Days On Market: 74
Cumulative Days On Market: 74
Close Date: 2026-01-02
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-11-16
Expiration Date Option: 2025-11-26
Listing Contract Date: 2025-10-20
Off Market Date: 2026-01-02
Price Change Timestamp: 2025-11-03T17:04:27.237
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-01-03T11:30:12.453

Listing Price Information
Original List Price: 215000.00
Previous List Price: 215000.00
List Price: 209900.00
RATIO Close Price By Lot Size Ac: 1303726.70807
RATIO Current Price By Lot Size: 1303726.70807

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Schools

Merkel Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

6/10

Merkel Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi

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

12% 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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Address	Redfin Estimate
1212 South 3rd, Merkel, TX 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1887 Sq. Ft.	$177,643
1303 South 3rd, Merkel, TX - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 972 Sq. Ft.	$86,247

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1311 South 3rd, Merkel, TX 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1491 Sq. Ft.	$166,343
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