Last listed at $700,000, SOLD ON Jan 2021

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284 Derstine, Merkel, TX 79536

About this home

458 acres can be divided as 100 acres, 40 acres, or 318 acres. Great land for hunting, cattle. Approximately 18 miles West of Abilene! Excellent recreational opportunities: dirt bikes, 4 Wheelers, ATV's, camping plus a shop for storage! Sun Water available. Taylor Electric. Livestock pens. Cultivated food plots, tanks, and pasture provides great environment for wildlife! Some minerals can convey. Why Lease When You Can Own Your Own Land!

RanchProperty Type

458 acresLot Size

Listed by Kim Vacca • Remax Of Abilene

Bought with Kim Vacca • Remax Of Abilene

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•Source:NTREIS #14396218

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Market trends in 79536, TX

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

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Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$250K

$6K MoM

Avg. days on market

47d

47 days MoM

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1 MoM

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$165,000
3 beds2 baths1,064 sq ft
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
$175,000
3 beds2 baths1,421 sq ft
112 Cherry, Merkel, TX 79536
$215,000
2 beds2 baths1,248 sq ft
1806 S 5th, Merkel, TX 79536
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Sale history for 284 Derstine

Tax history for 284 Derstine

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

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50 Acres

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Ranch

County

Taylor County

APN

000000048120

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Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.

Property details

Interior

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Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Buildings: Workshop
Fencing: Barbed Wire, Cross Fenced

Property Information
Exclusions: Shop items: '65 Cab over, squeeze shoot, cotton trailers, round bales
Restrictions: Other (See Remarks)

Farm Information
Barn Information: Equipment Barn

Land Information
Acres (Cultivated): 132
Acres (Pasture): 326
Present Use: Agriculture, Hunting/Fishing
Proposed Use: Agriculture, Cattle, Grazing, Hunting/Fishing

Lot Information
# of Tanks And Ponds: 3
Block: 18
Development: Unzoned
Easements: Electric, Water Lines
Features: Acreage
Size: 100+ Acres
Lot Size Units: Acres
Area: 458.000
Area Sq. Ft.: 19,950,480
Multi-Parcel
Parcel Number: 18482
Road Frontage: County
Will Subdivide
Zoning: Not Zoned

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: A1853 SUR 26 T & P RY CO W/2, BLOCK 18, ACRES
Unexempt Taxes: $173

Financial Information
Financing Proposed: Cash
Mortgage Company: CAPITAL FARM CREDIT

Utilities

Utility Information
Outside City Limits
Rural Water District
# of Water Meters: 1
Municipal Utility District

Location

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

Location Information
Subdivision Name: MERKEL ISD RURAL ABSTRACTS
Country: United States
Directions: I 20 West from Abilene. I 20 exit 266 frontage road to Derstine Rd. Go North, property on left.

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Lot Size: 50 acres
Style: Ranch
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Taylor County
APN: 000000048120

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026

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AG Exemption

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Schools

Merkel Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.4mi

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Merkel Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.5mi

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Merkel High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.3mi

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

6/10 Fire Factor

11% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

7/10 Heat Factor

6 days above 105° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

19% 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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Address	Redfin Estimate
310 Derstine Road, Merkel, TX - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1683 Sq. Ft.	$195,076
463 Derstine Road, Merkel, TX - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
674 Derstine Road, Merkel, TX 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1200 Sq. Ft.	$815,292
820 Derstine Road, Merkel, TX - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1792 Sq. Ft.	$260,612

Address	Redfin Estimate
618 Derstine Road, Merkel, TX 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1216 Sq. Ft.	$171,983
818 Derstine Road, Merkel, TX - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1188 Sq. Ft.	$180,453

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