702 Locust is a 2,937 square foot house on a 10,500 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Merkel data, we estimate the home's value is $261,545.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
10,500 sq ftLot Size
$89Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$261,545
$1,000 since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 5.7% lower than the average sale price ($277K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Oct 14, 1999 • Final
Signs
Work on automotive heating and air conditioning.
Electrical
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Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
Fireplace Type: Masonry
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Pier
Exterior Wall: Brick Veneer
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: EDMISON-SHEPPARD OF MERKEL
Living Sq. Ft: 2,937
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,937
Building Sq. Ft: 3,812
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: EDMISON-SHEPPARD OF MERKEL, BLOCK H, LOT N1/2 E1/2 LT 1
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 875
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,500
Legal Lot Number: 1
Legal Block Number: H
Municipality Type: CME
Municipality Name: MERKEL
Acres: 0.241
Depth Footage: 140
Front Footage: 75
State Use Description: SGL-FAM-RES-HOME
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: TAYLOR COUNTY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,937
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: —
County: Taylor County
APN: 000000012391
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Merkel Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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Merkel Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
6/10
Merkel High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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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
5 days above 105° expected this year, 17 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
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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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