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708 Bird Rd, Merkel, TX 79536
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Very Nice 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home On Bird Rd In Merkel!Great Country Living Within 16 Miles Of Abilene!Nice Open Floor Plan, 1761 Sq FT CAD, Large Living Opens Into A Great Kitchen and Dining!Laminate Flooring 08,Kitchen Has A Breakfast Bar, Smooth Top Electric Cooktop, Electric Wall Oven, Microwave, Pantry, Lg Master Bedroom, Master Bath has Tiled Walkin Shower, French Doors Open To Covered Patio, Water Well Waters Lawn!Two Car Carport, Landscaped, Trees!
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Sale history for 708 Bird Rd
$64/sq ft
$69/sq ft
Tax history for 708 Bird 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 & Garage
- # of Parking Spaces (Carport): 2
- # of Parking Spaces (Total Covered): 2
- Attached, Covered
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 2
- Room Information
- # of Rooms: 7
- Room 1 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Level: 1
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
- Room 2 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Level: 1
- Room Dimensions: 13 x 12
- Room 3 Information
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Level: 1
- Room Dimensions: 11 x 9
- Room 4 Information
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Eat-In Kitchen, Walk-In Pantry
- Level: 1
- Room Dimensions: 13 x 8
- Room 5 Information
- Room Type: Living Room
- Level: 1
- Room Dimensions: 25 x 21
- Room 6 Information
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Features: Built-In Cabinets, Linen Closet, Separate Shower, Walk-In Closets
- Level: 1
- Room Dimensions: 14 x 13
- Room 7 Information
- Room Type: Utility Room
- Features: Drip/Dry Area, Dryer Hookup (Electric), Full Size Washer/Dryer Area, Room for Freezer, Separate Utility Room, Washer Hookup
- Level: 1
- Room Dimensions: 15 x 9
- Interior Features
- High Speed Internet Available, Paneling, Window Coverings
- # of Dining Areas: 1
- # of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace Features: Brick, Wood Burning
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Heating & Cooling
- Central A/C (Electric), Central Heat (Electric)
Exterior
- Building Information
- Pre-Owned
- Building Area Source: Tax
- Foundation: Pier & Beam
- Exterior Features
- Covered Porch(es), Gutters, Patio Covered, Storage Building
- Roof: Composition
- Exterior Construction: Brick
- Fencing: Chain Link
- Property Information
- # of Living Areas: 1
- Exclusions: Reserved Items: All Tenants Personal belongings.
- For Sale
- Property Features
- # of Stories: 1
- Built-In Microwave, Cooktop (Electric), Dishwasher, Oven (Electric), Vent Mechanism
- Land Information
- Soil Type: Sandy Loam
- Lot Information
- Features: Acreage, Interior Lot, Landscaped, Large Backyard Grass, Some Trees
- Size: .5-.99 Acre
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Area: 0.500
- Area Sq. Ft.: 21,780
- Parcel Number: 35888
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Legal Description: A0073 SUR 147 GRIMES COUNTY SC
- Unexempt Taxes: $1,536
- Financial Information
- Financing Proposed: Cash, Conventional
- Mortgage Company: City Bank Mortgage
Utilities
- Utility Information
- All Weather Road, Asphalt, City Water, MUD Water, Septic, Well
- Municipal Utility District
- Green Features
- 13-15 SEER AC, Ceiling Fans, Electric Water Heater, Storm Door(s)
Location
- School Information
- Elementary School Name: Merkel
- Intermediate School Name: Merkel
- High School Name: Merkel
- School District: Merkel ISD
- Location Information
- Subdivision Name: Grimes County School
- Directions: I 20 to Merkel, Take first exit #270, go across the RR tracks to Bird Rd. go .7 mile property on right.
- Map Book: Other (See Remarks)
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 2.0
- Sq. Ft.: 1,761
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 0.5 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1979
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Taylor County
- APN: 000000035888
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- Survey Available
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6 days above 105° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
18% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.8 hours in June and 6.1 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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