This home's estimate is 11% lower than the average sale price ($193K) of 6 comparable homes.
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618 Derstine Rd, Merkel, TX 79536
About this home
Discover the perfect blend of rustic and charm in this cozy 3bed, 2bath home. Located on a sprawling 5 acre lot, teeming with bountiful wildlife, this home offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Step inside to find a warm and inviting interior that reflects the homes rustic aesthetic, perfect for those who seek and appreciate country living. The home is currently run off of well water. However, a meter is accessible for Sun Water if desired. For the hobbyist or DIY enthusiast, the home includes a versatile workshop area equipped with electricity and a convenient roll-up door. Perfect for all your projects, storage, or even a small business operation. Whether you're looking to find a peaceful retreat, or enjoy the simplicity of rural living, this home offers endless possibilities. Don't miss the chance to make this charming property your own home.
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Sale history for 618 Derstine Rd
$103/sq ft
$116/sq ft
$124/sq ft
$115/sq ft
Tax history for 618 Derstine Rd
*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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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Carport Spaces: 0
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Driveway, Private, Unpaved
- Parking & Garage
- Has Garage
- Has Attached Garage
- Garage Spaces: 1
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: 0
- Heating & Cooling
- Cooling: Window Unit(s)
- Heating: Propane
- Interior Features
- Room Count: 5
- Appliances: Other
- Number Of Living Areas: 1
- Number Of Dining Areas: 1
- Living Area: 1216.00
- Levels: One
- Flooring: Other
- Interior Features: Cable TV Available
- Laundry Features
- Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Hall, Full Size W/D Area, Washer Hookup
- Room 1 Information
- Room Type: Primary Bedrm
- Room Level: 1
- Room Features: Walk-in Closet(s)
- Room Dimensions: 14 x 10
- Room Length: 14.00
- Room Width: 10.00
- Room 2 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: 1
- Room Dimensions: 14 x 9
- Room Length: 14.00
- Room Width: 9.00
- Room 3 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: 1
- Room Dimensions: 9 x 8
- Room Length: 9.00
- Room Width: 8.00
- Room 4 Information
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: 1
- Room Dimensions: 14 x 15
- Room Length: 14.00
- Room Width: 15.00
- Room 5 Information
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: 1
- Room Features: Eat-in Kitchen
- Room Dimensions: 14 x 10
- Room Length: 14.00
- Room Width: 10.00
Exterior
- Building Information
- Roof: Metal
- Foundation Details: Other
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Storage
- Fencing: Barbed Wire
- Patio And Porch Features: Covered
- Land Information
- Soil Type: Unknown
- Lot Information
- Lot Features: Acreage, Brush, Cleared, Interior Lot
- Lot Size: 5 to < 10 Acres
- Lot Size Acres: 5.0000
- Lot Size Area: 5.0000
- Lot Size Square Feet: 217800.0000
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Other Structures: Workshop w/Electric
- Parcel Number: 225036
- Parcel Number 2: 107674
- RATIO List Price By Lot Size Acr: 25000.00000
- Will Subdivide: No
- Property Information
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Sub Type: Mobile Home
- Accessibility Features YN: No
- Property Attached YN: No
- Multi Parcel IDYN: Yes
- Property Key: 48441|225036|1|142664466
- Property Match: APN
- Restrictions: No Restrictions
- US Property MUI: 401735465
- Building Information
- Year Built: 1998
- Smart Home Features Appor Pass Y: No
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Block: 18
- Tax Legal Description: A0365 SUR 21 T & P RY CO, BLOCK 18, ACRES 5.
- Unexempt Taxes: 442
- Financial Information
- Buyer Financing: Cash
- Loan Type: Treat As Clear
- Second Mortgage YN: No
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Municipal Utility District YN: No
- Utilities: Rural Water District, Septic, Well
Location
- HOA Information
- Association Type: None
- School Information
- Elementary School: Merkel
- Elementary School Name: Merkel
- High School Name: Merkel
- Intermediate School Name: Merkel
- Middle School Name: Merkel
- School District: Merkel ISD
- Location Information
- County Or Parish: Taylor
- Country: United States
- Directions: From Abilene go west on I-20. Take exit 266 in Merkel. Make a right onto Derstine Road. Property will be on the left.
- Latitude: 32.50634800
- Longitude: -100.06317100
- Geocode Confidence: High
- Subdivision Name: T & P RY CO
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: —
- Sq. Ft.: —
- Stories: —
- Lot Size: 5 acres
- Style: Mobile/Manufactured Home
- Year Built: —
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Taylor County
- APN: 000000225036
Other
- Documents & Disclosures
- Doc Box Num Mls Documents: 3
- Doc Box Num Private Documents: 0
- Doc Box Num Public Documents: 0
- Green Verification Information
- Green Verification Count: 0
- Listing Information
- Consent for Visitors to Record: Audio, Video
- DOCBOX GUID: 6236F78F-2CF0-43F8-A7E3-612B289C256E
- Doc Box Modification Timestamp: 2025-05-13T11:13:10.530
- List Source Original: Matrix
- List Team Key: 117476264
- List Team Key Numeric: 117476264
- List Team Name: The Russell-Rose Team
- Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing Id: 20789408
- Listing Key Numeric: 447200627
- Listing Terms: Cash
- Mls Status: Closed
- Previous Status: Pending
- Notice Surveillance Devices Pres: Audio, Video
- Originating System Name: North Texas Real Estate Information Systems
- Photos Count: 40
- Possession: Closing/Funding
- Seller Contributions: 0
- Special Listing Conditions: Standard
- Standard Status: Closed
- Third Party Assistance Program Y: No
- Transaction Type: For Sale
- Listing Date Information
- Days On Market: 211
- Cumulative Days On Market: 211
- Close Date: 2025-08-06
- Purchase Contract Date: 2025-07-05
- Expiration Date Option: 2025-07-15
- Listing Contract Date: 2024-12-06
- Off Market Date: 2025-07-05
- Price Change Timestamp: 2025-05-19T19:36:54.700
- Status Change Timestamp: 2025-08-07T13:08:57.167
- Listing Price Information
- Original List Price: 140000.00
- Previous List Price: 141200.00
- List Price: 125000.00
- RATIO Close Price By Lot Size Ac: 22600.00000
- RATIO Current Price By Lot Size: 22600.00000
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.7mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.8mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
14% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6 days above 105° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
17% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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