Curb appeal galore welcomes you to this quaint Merkel home complete with 3 boastful bedrooms & 2 full baths and is ready for new owners! Home features spacious kitchen with eat in dining & open concept perfect for entertaining. New flooring & paint throughout, new electrical, HVAC & more! Spacious master bedroom with private porch access. Private, fully fenced backyard & separate detached garage! All just minutes to schools & dining.
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
7,013 sq ftLot Size
$124Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Kristi Andrew• Coldwell Banker Apex, REALTORS
Bought with Kristi Andrew• Coldwell Banker Apex, REALTORS
Quaint and Cozy in Merkel--perfect for investors or that first home! Affordably priced three bedroom, two bath features bright and cheerful kitchen and breakfast area, large master, spacious living, central heat and air, wooden deck, storage galore, fenced yard, and detached one car garage! See this one today!! For more information go to www. hometelosfirst.com
Public Records
Aug 1, 2007
Sold
*
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,332 (+7.2%)
$1,400 + $168,248
$169,648
2025
$3,107 (+10.6%)
$1,400 + $156,821
$158,221
2024
$2,811 (+4.5%)
$1,400 + $142,126
$143,526
2023
$2,689 (+8.6%)
$1,400 + $135,193
$136,593
2022
$2,476 (+1.4%)
$1,400 + $109,656
$111,056
2021
$2,441 (+9.1%)
$1,400 + $101,346
$102,746
2020
$2,237 (+3.8%)
$1,400 + $89,956
$91,356
2019
$2,155 (+2.6%)
$1,400 + $85,532
$86,932
2018
$2,100 (+69.8%)
$1,400 + $81,721
$83,121
2017
$1,237 (+10.1%)
$1,400 + $46,399
$47,799
2016
$1,123 (−0.6%)
$1,400 + $46,399
$47,799
2015
$1,130 (+1.2%)
$1,400 + $45,341
$46,741
2014
$1,117
$1,400 + $44,580
$45,980
Tax history for 609 Locust
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,332 (+7.2%)
$1,400 + $168,248
$169,648
2025
$3,107 (+10.6%)
$1,400 + $156,821
$158,221
2024
$2,811 (+4.5%)
$1,400 + $142,126
$143,526
2023
$2,689 (+8.6%)
$1,400 + $135,193
$136,593
2022
$2,476 (+1.4%)
$1,400 + $109,656
$111,056
2021
$2,441 (+9.1%)
$1,400 + $101,346
$102,746
2020
$2,237 (+3.8%)
$1,400 + $89,956
$91,356
2019
$2,155 (+2.6%)
$1,400 + $85,532
$86,932
2018
$2,100 (+69.8%)
$1,400 + $81,721
$83,121
2017
$1,237 (+10.1%)
$1,400 + $46,399
$47,799
2016
$1,123 (−0.6%)
$1,400 + $46,399
$47,799
2015
$1,130 (+1.2%)
$1,400 + $45,341
$46,741
2014
$1,117
$1,400 + $44,580
$45,980
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
7,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,182
Year built
1946
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Taylor County
APN
000000033799
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage
# of Parking Spaces (Garage): 1
# of Parking Spaces (Total Covered): 1
Garage Dimensions: 20 x 12
Covered, Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Side, Workbench
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Interior Features
Cable TV Available, Decorative Lighting, Other (See Remarks), Window Coverings
# of Dining Areas: 1
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
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 Covered, Patio Open
Roof: Composition
Exterior Construction: Other (See Remarks), Vinyl Siding
Fencing: Chain Link, Metal, Wood
Property Information
# of Living Areas: 1
Restrictions: Building, Deed
For Sale
Property Features
# of Stories: 1
Dishwasher, Disposal, Range/Oven (Gas), Refrigerator, Vent Mechanism, Water Line to Refrigerator
Lot Information
Block: F
Easements: Utilities
Lot Number: 8
Features: Interior Lot, Large Backyard Grass, Some Trees
Size: 0-.5 Acre
Lot Size Units: Acres
Area: 0.161
Area Sq. Ft.: 7,013.16
Parcel Number: 33799
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: SHEPPARD 1ST OF MERKEL, BLOCK F, LOT 8
Unexempt Taxes: $1,123
Financial Information
Financing Proposed: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA
Mortgage Company: First Financial Bank
Utilities
Utility Information
Asphalt, City Sewer, City Water, Individual Gas Meter, Individual Water Meter
Municipal Utility District
Green Features
Ceiling Fans, Double Pane Windows
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: Sheppard 1st Of Merkel
Directions: west on I20, exit 270, turn left under overpass, turn right on FM1235, left on oak, right n 5th, left on locust
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,182
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: —
County: Taylor County
APN: 000000033799
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Merkel Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
6/10
Merkel Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
6/10
Merkel High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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 105° expected this year, 16 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
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