Welcome home to this beautifully updated property featuring vinyl wood-look plank flooring and a charming brick fireplace with hearth anchoring the living room, which flows seamlessly into the kitchen and dining area. The kitchen has granite countertops, tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry with modern pulls, and a stylish fandelier. Both bathrooms have been tastefully updated, including a full bath with tile surround tub shower and an oversized granite-topped vanity, plus a refreshed half bath. A standout oversized laundry room offers full-size washer and dryer space, updated cabinetry, granite counter surrounding the sink, a convenient dry bar, and room for two stand-up freezers or refrigerators. The spacious primary bedroom includes a generous closet. Enjoy outdoor living with an oversized covered front porch and a fenced backyard featuring alley access with a double gate and walk gate. The original two-car garage has been converted into additional living space, offering flexibility for today’s lifestyle needs.
*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
1
Lot width
75 ft.
Lot depth
117 ft.
Lot size
8,775 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,300
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Taylor County
APN
000000071156
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: 0
Parking Features: Driveway, On Street
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces: 0
Garage Width: 0
Garage Length: 0
Interior
Virtual Tour
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: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Heating: Gas Jets
Interior Features
Room Count: 2
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Number Of Living Areas: 1
Number Of Dining Areas: 1
Living Area: 1470.00
Levels: One
Flooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl Plank
Interior Features: Decorative Lighting
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: 1
Room Dimensions: 0 x 0
Room Length: 0.00
Room Width: 0.00
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: Brick
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features
Fencing: Wood
Lot Information
Lot Size: Less Than .5 Acre (not Zero)
Lot Size Acres: 0.2010
Lot Size Area: 0.2010
Lot Size Square Feet: 8755.5600
Lot Size Units: Acres
Parcel Number: 71156
RATIO List Price By Lot Size Acr: 1144278.60697
Will Subdivide: No
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Accessibility Features YN: No
Security Features: Security System
Property Attached YN: No
Multi Parcel IDYN: No
Property Key: 48441|71156|1|61509966
Property Match: APN
Restrictions: Unknown Encumbrance(s)
US Property MUI: 401765451
Building Information
Year Built: 1978
Year Built Details: Preowned
Smart Home Features Appor Pass Y: No
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Block: 3
Tax Legal Description: WESTERN HTS SEC 1 OF MERKEL, BLOCK 3, LOT W44
Tax Lot: 2
Unexempt Taxes: 2682
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: FHA
Loan Type: Treat As Clear
Mortgage Company: Mpire Financial
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: I 20 West to Exit 270. Turn left on N Ash Street, right on Sunset
Latitude: 32.46219800
Longitude: -100.01974700
Geocode Confidence: High
Subdivision Name: Western Heights Sec 1 Of Merkel
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,300
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,775 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: —
County: Taylor County
APN: 000000071156
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Other
Green Verification Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Listing Information
Consent for Visitors to Record: None
Exclusions: Vivint system, sellers pay a monthly fee for the services and are ok with either taking it or leaving it. The seller is taking the doorbell camera
List Source: TrestleAPI
List Source Original: Matrix
List Source Vendor: RentalBeast
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing Id: 21137832
Listing Key Numeric: 547627070
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Mls Status: Closed
Previous Status: Pending
Notice Surveillance Devices Pres: Audio, Video
Originating System Name: North Texas Real Estate Information Systems
Photos Count: 30
Possession: Closing/Funding
Seller Contributions: 0
Special Listing Conditions: Standard
Standard Status: Closed
Third Party Assistance Program Y: Yes
Transaction Type: For Sale
Listing Date Information
Days On Market: 29
Cumulative Days On Market: 29
Close Date: 2026-03-06
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-01-21
Expiration Date Option: 2026-01-31
Listing Contract Date: 2025-12-23
Off Market Date: 2026-01-21
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-03-13T15:07:24.630
Listing Price Information
Original List Price: 230000.00
List Price: 230000.00
RATIO Close Price By Lot Size Ac: 1119402.98507
RATIO Current Price By Lot Size: 1119402.98507
Around this home
Schools
Merkel Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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Merkel Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
6/10
Merkel High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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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
5 days above 104° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
14% 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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Sun exposure
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