SOLD FEB 17, 2026

Last listed at $225,000, closed on feb 2026

$262,629

•

1,734

sq ft

702 S 8th, Merkel, TX 79536

About this home

Welcome to this 3-bedroom, 2-bath Country Craftsman where rustic charm meets modern convenience. Nestled on a spacious lot, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort and potential — whether you’re dreaming of a garden, a workshop, or an expanded outdoor retreat. Step inside to find a bright, open living area with warm wood tones and timeless Craftsman details. The kitchen features natural gas cooking and ample counter space with a cozy breakfast nook. Both bedrooms are generously sized, and the two full baths are tastefully designed. Outside, enjoy the tranquility of wide-open skies, mature trees, and plenty of room to create your ideal outdoor space. With natural gas utilities, a solid layout, and endless possibilities for customization, this home is ready for its next chapter — and yours.

Single-familyProperty Type

1924Year Built

0.48 acresLot Size

$151Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Connie Rose • RE/MAX Fine Properties

Listed by Rachel Russell • RE/MAX Fine Properties

Bought with Rachel Russell • RE/MAX Fine Properties

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•Source:NTREIS #21082789

Redfin Estimate

$262,629

$38K over list price of $225K

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This home's estimate is 29.1% higher than the average sale price ($203K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 22, 2026
$239,900
A
3 beds2 baths1,911 sq ft
612 N 2nd, Merkel, TX 79536
SOLD DEC 17, 2025
$285,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,726 sq ft
601 Oak St, Merkel, TX 79536
SOLD APR 17, 2026
$189,900
C
3 beds2 baths1,405 sq ft
404 Cherry, Merkel, TX 79536
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$212,800
D
3 beds2 baths1,434 sq ft
1520 Heath, Merkel, TX 79536
SOLD APR 17, 2026
$239,900
E
3 beds2 baths1,908 sq ft
242 NW 2nd St, Trent, TX 79561
SOLD SEP 3, 2026
$53,456
F
2 beds2 baths1,572 sq ft
601 Edwards, Merkel, TX 79536

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$2,515/mo

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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

$18K MoM

Avg. days on market

47d

9 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

New listings for sale

3D WALKTHROUGH
$189,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,066 sq ft
1528 Sunset St, Merkel, TX 79536
$550,000
2 beds2 baths1,350 sq ft
14505 County Road 453, Merkel, TX 79536
$700,000
3 beds2 baths2,213 sq ft
760 Wimberly Rd, Merkel, TX 79536
$634,600
— beds— baths— sq ft
167 acres TBD CR 343, Merkel, TX 79536
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Sale history for 702 S 8th

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Feb 18, 2026

Sold

NTREIS #21082789

Feb 17, 2026

Sold

Jan 30, 2026

Pending

—

Jan 13, 2026

Contingent

—

Dec 6, 2025

Price Changed

$225,000

$130/sq ft

Oct 10, 2025

Listed

$235,000

$136/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 24, 2012

Sold

NTREIS #11674169

Feb 21, 2012

Sold

Jan 14, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Oct 12, 2011

Listed

$105,000

$61/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,385 (+20.0%)

2025

$3,654 (+10.3%)

$3,360 + $182,722

$186,082

2024

$3,313 (+5.4%)

$3,360 + $165,792

$169,152

2023

$3,142 (−7.7%)

$3,360 + $156,223

$159,583

2022

$3,404 (+15.4%)

$3,360 + $149,306

$152,666

2021

$2,951 (+9.0%)

$3,360 + $120,824

$124,184

2020

$2,707 (+3.6%)

$3,360 + $107,210

$110,570

2019

$2,615 (+4.5%)

$3,360 + $102,087

$105,447

2018

$2,501 (+0.8%)

$3,360 + $95,643

$99,003

2017

$2,481 (+14.5%)

$3,360 + $92,544

$95,904

2016

$2,166 (+3.5%)

$3,360 + $92,544

$95,904

2015

$2,092 (+1.2%)

$3,360 + $86,783

$90,143

2014

$2,068

$3,360 + $81,773

$85,133

Tax history for 702 S 8th

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,385 (+20.0%)

2025

$3,654 (+10.3%)

$3,360 + $182,722

$186,082

2024

$3,313 (+5.4%)

$3,360 + $165,792

$169,152

2023

$3,142 (−7.7%)

$3,360 + $156,223

$159,583

2022

$3,404 (+15.4%)

$3,360 + $149,306

$152,666

2021

$2,951 (+9.0%)

$3,360 + $120,824

$124,184

2020

$2,707 (+3.6%)

$3,360 + $107,210

$110,570

2019

$2,615 (+4.5%)

$3,360 + $102,087

$105,447

2018

$2,501 (+0.8%)

$3,360 + $95,643

$99,003

2017

$2,481 (+14.5%)

$3,360 + $92,544

$95,904

2016

$2,166 (+3.5%)

$3,360 + $92,544

$95,904

2015

$2,092 (+1.2%)

$3,360 + $86,783

$90,143

2014

$2,068

$3,360 + $81,773

$85,133

*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

150 ft.

Lot depth

140 ft.

Lot size

0.48 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,734

Year built

1924

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Taylor County

APN

000000037184

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: 2
Parking Features: Direct Access

Parking & Garage
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Width: 21
Garage Length: 21

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: Central Air, Electric
Heating: Central, Natural Gas

Interior Features
Room Count: 7
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave
Number Of Living Areas: 2
Number Of Dining Areas: 2
Living Area: 1734.00
Levels: One
Interior Features: Decorative Lighting, Eat-in Kitchen

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: 1
Room Dimensions: 13 x 13
Room Length: 13.00
Room Width: 13.00

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: 1
Room Dimensions: 15 x 9
Room Length: 15.00
Room Width: 9.00

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedrm
Room Level: 1
Room Dimensions: 15 x 14
Room Length: 15.00
Room Width: 14.00

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bonus Room
Room Level: 1
Room Dimensions: 22 x 9
Room Length: 22.00
Room Width: 9.00

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Level: 1
Room Dimensions: 14 x 12
Room Length: 14.00
Room Width: 12.00

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: 1
Room Dimensions: 22 x 15
Room Length: 22.00
Room Width: 15.00

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: 1
Room Dimensions: 22 x 9
Room Length: 22.00
Room Width: 9.00

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding

Waterfront Information
Dock Permitted YN: No

Farm Information
Horse Permitted YN: No

Lot Information
Lake Pump YN: No
Lot Size: Less Than .5 Acre (not Zero)
Lot Size Acres: 0.4820
Lot Size Area: 0.4820
Lot Size Dimensions: 140x150
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Square Feet: 20995.9200
Lot Size Units: Acres
Parcel Number: 37184
RATIO List Price By Lot Size Acr: 466804.97925
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|37184|1|68508426
Property Match: APN
US Property MUI: 401743407

Building Information
Year Built: 1924
Year Built Details: Preowned
Smart Home Features Appor Pass Y: No

Financial

Tax Information
Special Taxing Entities: No
Tax Block: M
Tax Legal Description: BOYCE OF MERKEL, BLOCK M, LOT 4-6
Tax Lot: 4
Unexempt Taxes: 3644

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: VA
Loan Type: Treat As Clear
Second Mortgage YN: No

Utilities

Utility Information
Municipal Utility District YN: No
Utilities: City Sewer, City Water, Well

Location

HOA Information
Association Type: None

School Information
Elementary School: Merkel
Elementary School Name: Merkel
High School Name: Merkel
Intermediate School Name: Merkel
School District: Merkel ISD

Location Information
County Or Parish: Taylor
Country: United States
Directions: I-20 TO MERKEL
Latitude: 32.46212800
Longitude: -100.00910600
Geocode Confidence: High
Subdivision Name: Boyce Of Merkel

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,734
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: —
County: Taylor County
APN: 000000037184

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026

Other

Documents & Disclosures
Doc Box Num Mls Documents: 2
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: Video
DOCBOX GUID: FB8E469F-18B2-400E-B222-0DA1D6FED00B
Doc Box Modification Timestamp: 2025-10-09T11:48:14.987
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: 21082789
Listing Key Numeric: 541929896
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Mls Status: Closed
Previous Status: Pending
Notice Surveillance Devices Pres: None
Originating System Name: North Texas Real Estate Information Systems
Photos Count: 24
Possession: Closing/Funding
Seller Contributions: 8000
Special Listing Conditions: Standard
Standard Status: Closed
Third Party Assistance Program Y: No
Transaction Type: For Sale

Listing Date Information
Days On Market: 95
Cumulative Days On Market: 95
Close Date: 2026-02-17
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-01-13
Expiration Date Option: 2026-01-23
Listing Contract Date: 2025-10-10
Off Market Date: 2026-01-13
Price Change Timestamp: 2025-12-06T10:27:05.807
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-02-18T14:56:33.907

Listing Price Information
Original List Price: 235000.00
Previous List Price: 235000.00
List Price: 225000.00
RATIO Close Price By Lot Size Ac: 435684.64730
RATIO Current Price By Lot Size: 435684.64730

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Schools

Merkel Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

6/10

Merkel Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

6/10

Merkel High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

4 days above 105° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

15% 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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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
511 S 8th, Merkel, TX - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1897 Sq. Ft.	$231,347
512 S 8th, Merkel, TX 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1260 Sq. Ft.	$152,740

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710 S 8th, Merkel, TX 2 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2121 Sq. Ft.	$223,192

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