Historic American Dream Home located in the Heart of Merkel Texas! Featuring 3 Fireplaces, original Chrystal chandelier and pocket doors, 2 Large living areas, spacious bedrooms, separate formal dining area, picture perfect kitchen, over-sized utility Laundry area with wash sink and storage, attached workshop with electricity, 2 car garage and many more features! Quiet road, peaceful location, and Tons of space! Sip sweet tea while swinging on your big and beautiful covered front porch or come sit out back on the deck under the mature pecan trees! This charming home was built well over 100 years ago and preserved perfectly! Water well on property can be used to maintain yard!
Bay Windows, Cable TV Available, Decorative Lighting, High Speed Internet Available
# of Dining Areas: 1
# of Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Features: Brick, Decorative, Gas Starter, Metal Box, Other (See Remarks), Wood Burning
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Heating & Cooling
Central A/C (Electric), Central Heat (Gas)
Exterior
Building Information
Pre-Owned
Building Area Source: Tax
Foundation: Pier & Beam
Exterior Features
Covered Porch(es), Deck, Patio Open
Roof: Composition
Exterior Construction: Siding
Fencing: Wood
Property Information
# of Living Areas: 2
For Sale
Property Features
# of Stories: 2
Built-In Compactor, Built-In Microwave, Cooktop (Electric), Dishwasher, Disposal, Other (See Remarks), Oven (Electric), Plumbed for Gas in Kitchen, Refrigerator, Water Line to Refrigerator
Has Security System
Lot Information
Block: 43
Lot Number: 3
Features: Large Backyard Grass, Some Trees
Size: 0-.5 Acre
Lot Size Units: Acres
Area: 0.321
Area Sq. Ft.: 13,982.76
Parcel Number: 18519
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: ORIGINAL TOWN MERKEL, BLOCK 43, LOT 3-4
Unexempt Taxes: $3,818
Financial Information
Financing Proposed: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA
Utilities
Utility Information
City Sewer, City Water, Well
Municipal Utility District
Location
School Information
Elementary School Name: Merkel
Intermediate School Name: Merkel
High School Name: Merkel
School District: Merkel ISD
Location Information
Subdivision Name: Original Town Merkel
Directions: Take I-20 heading west, exit 270 toward I-20 BUS/FARM to Market Rd 1235/ Merkel, Continue on I-20 Frontage RD. Take N 1st to Rose st. in Merkel
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,700
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1912
Year Renovated: —
County: Taylor County
APN: 000000018519
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Merkel Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
6/10
Merkel Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
6/10
Merkel High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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
6 days above 105° expected this year, 19 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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Historical weather
Merkel, TX • 79536
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.7 hours in
June and 6.1 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.