SOLD DEC 8, 2025

Last listed at $170,000, closed on dec 2025

$212,201

•

1,325

sq ft

702 Avondale, Merkel, TX 79536

About this home

Full of character and charm, this inviting 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers thoughtful updates and custom details throughout. The kitchen features stunning butcher block countertops, custom cabinetry, and plenty of space for cooking and entertaining. The dining and living areas showcase beautiful shiplap accent walls that add warmth and style. The third bedroom provides privacy with a split floorplan, featuring two closets and a unique custom tin ceiling. The updated bathroom includes a tiled shower and a vanity with a custom backsplash for a modern touch. Step outside to a spacious backyard perfect for gatherings, complete with an above-ground pool to enjoy on warm days. This home blends personality, comfort, and function in one charming package!

Single-familyProperty Type

1973Year Built

7,492 sq ftLot Size

$160Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Tonya Harbin • Real Broker (Fulkerson Group)

Bought with Shelley Childress • Berkshire Hathaway HS Stovall

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•Source:NTREIS #21087416

Redfin Estimate

$212,201

$42K over list price of $170K

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This home's estimate is 32.7% higher than the average sale price ($160K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$212,800
A
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SOLD FEB 6, 2026
$99,900
B
3 beds1 bath1,025 sq ft
9 Palmer, Merkel, TX 79536
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$238,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,423 sq ft
2257 Brenda Ln, Abilene, TX 79606
SOLD AUG 19, 2026
$98,500
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,440 sq ft
509 Scott St, Tye, TX 79563
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$79,999
E
3 beds1 bath1,298 sq ft
5517 Congress Ave, Abilene, TX 79603
SOLD MAY 13, 2026
$230,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,430 sq ft
2317 Brenda Ln, Abilene, TX 79606

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Market trends in 79536, TX

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

98.5%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$265K

$17K MoM

Avg. days on market

47d

9 days MoM

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1 MoM

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1216 County Road 349, Merkel, TX 79536
3D WALKTHROUGH
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1528 Sunset St, Merkel, TX 79536
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167 acres TBD CR 343, Merkel, TX 79536
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Sale history for 702 Avondale

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Dec 5, 2025

Sold

NTREIS #21087416

Dec 8, 2025

Sold

Nov 14, 2025

Pending

—

Oct 31, 2025

Contingent

—

Oct 20, 2025

Listed

$170,000

$128/sq ft

NTREIS #20780077

Jan 6, 2025

Listing Removed

—

Nov 17, 2024

Listed

$158,900

$120/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 3, 2023

Sold

Public Records

May 1, 2007

Sold

NTREIS #106901

Mar 21, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Jan 18, 2007

Listed

$57,000

$43/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 29, 1988

Sold

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,797 (+39.9%)

$2,616 + $139,800

$142,416

2025

$2,000 (+10.3%)

2024

$1,813 (+9.4%)

2023

$1,657 (−2.9%)

2022

$1,705 (+3.2%)

2021

$1,652 (+6.7%)

2020

$1,548 (+3.8%)

$2,616 + $60,604

$63,220

2019

$1,491 (+3.0%)

$2,616 + $57,521

$60,137

2018

$1,448 (−1.2%)

$2,616 + $54,695

$57,311

2017

$1,466 (+10.9%)

$2,616 + $54,053

$56,669

2016

$1,322 (−3.4%)

$2,616 + $54,053

$56,669

2015

$1,369 (+0.1%)

$2,616 + $52,425

$55,041

2014

$1,367

$2,616 + $53,669

$56,285

Tax history for 702 Avondale

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,797 (+39.9%)

$2,616 + $139,800

$142,416

2025

$2,000 (+10.3%)

2024

$1,813 (+9.4%)

2023

$1,657 (−2.9%)

2022

$1,705 (+3.2%)

2021

$1,652 (+6.7%)

2020

$1,548 (+3.8%)

$2,616 + $60,604

$63,220

2019

$1,491 (+3.0%)

$2,616 + $57,521

$60,137

2018

$1,448 (−1.2%)

$2,616 + $54,695

$57,311

2017

$1,466 (+10.9%)

$2,616 + $54,053

$56,669

2016

$1,322 (−3.4%)

$2,616 + $54,053

$56,669

2015

$1,369 (+0.1%)

$2,616 + $52,425

$55,041

2014

$1,367

$2,616 + $53,669

$56,285

*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

Stories

Lot width

65 ft.

Lot depth

115 ft.

Lot size

7,475 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,325

Year built

1973

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Taylor County

APN

000000073636

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

Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces: 0

Interior

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Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 1

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4

Fireplace Information
Fireplaces Total: 0

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Heating: Central, Electric

Interior Features
Room Count: 7
Appliances: Electric Range, Microwave
Number Of Living Areas: 1
Number Of Dining Areas: 1
Living Area: 1325.00
Levels: One
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl
Interior Features: Cable TV Available, Decorative Lighting

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: 1
Room Dimensions: 11 x 10
Room Length: 11.00
Room Width: 10.00

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: 1
Room Dimensions: 11 x 10
Room Length: 11.00
Room Width: 10.00

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: 1
Room Dimensions: 15 x 9
Room Length: 15.00
Room Width: 9.00

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedrm
Room Level: 1
Room Dimensions: 12 x 10
Room Length: 12.00
Room Width: 10.00

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: 1
Room Dimensions: 9 x 8
Room Length: 9.00
Room Width: 8.00

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Level: 1
Room Dimensions: 14 x 13
Room Length: 14.00
Room Width: 13.00

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: 1
Room Dimensions: 14 x 14
Room Length: 14.00
Room Width: 14.00

Exterior

Building Information
Roof: Composition
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Slab

Exterior Features
Fencing: Wood

Pool Information
Has Pool
Pool Features: Above Ground

Lot Information
Lot Size: Less Than .5 Acre (not Zero)
Lot Size Acres: 0.1720
Lot Size Area: 0.1720
Lot Size Square Feet: 7492.3200
Lot Size Units: Acres
Parcel Number: 73636
RATIO List Price By Lot Size Acr: 988372.09302
Will Subdivide: No

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Accessibility Features YN: No
Property Attached YN: No
Multi Parcel IDYN: No
Property Key: 48441|73636|1|11272618
Property Match: APN
US Property MUI: 401767061

Building Information
Year Built: 1973
Year Built Details: Preowned
Smart Home Features Appor Pass Y: No

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Block: 4
Tax Legal Description: WESTERN HTS SEC 1 OF MERKEL, BLOCK 4, LOT 6
Tax Lot: 6
Unexempt Taxes: 1994

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: FHA
Loan Type: Treat As Clear
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: From I 20 W. exit 270. Turn right onto N 1st. turn left onto N Ash. Turn right onto Sunset. Turn right onto Avondale. House is on the left.
Latitude: 32.46251500
Longitude: -100.02322900
Geocode Confidence: High
Subdivision Name: Western Heights Sec 1 Of Merkel

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,325
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,475 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: —
County: Taylor County
APN: 000000073636

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026

Other

Listing Information
List Source Original: Matrix
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing Id: 21087416
Listing Key Numeric: 542389712
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Mls Status: Closed
Previous Status: Pending
Originating System Name: North Texas Real Estate Information Systems
Photos Count: 31
Possession: Closing/Funding
Seller Contributions: 7500
Special Listing Conditions: Standard
Standard Status: Closed
Third Party Assistance Program Y: No
Transaction Type: For Sale

Listing Date Information
Days On Market: 11
Cumulative Days On Market: 11
Close Date: 2025-12-08
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-10-31
Expiration Date Option: 2025-11-10
Listing Contract Date: 2025-10-20
Off Market Date: 2025-10-31
Status Change Timestamp: 2025-12-10T10:17:20.067

Listing Price Information
Original List Price: 170000.00
List Price: 170000.00
RATIO Close Price By Lot Size Ac: 994186.04651
RATIO Current Price By Lot Size: 994186.04651

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Schools

Merkel Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

6/10

Merkel Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

6/10

Merkel High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

5/10

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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 104° expected this year, 19 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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Merkel, TX • 79536

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Address	Redfin Estimate
704 Avondale, Merkel, TX 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1374 Sq. Ft.	$144,337
607 Avondale, Merkel, TX 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1085 Sq. Ft.	$155,490

Address	Redfin Estimate
710 Avondale, Merkel, TX 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1325 Sq. Ft.	$189,839
605 Avondale, Merkel, TX - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1393 Sq. Ft.	$128,457

Address	Redfin Estimate
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