HOUSEHOLD SIZE EXPLOSION? Not even an issue here! With Inter-Generational Households becoming all the more common, this Efficient Home offers Numerous Options. Sleep will certainly be made easy with this Home's Five Ground Floor and Three Upstairs Bedrooms. Wait Times for Bathroom Turns will be shut down to a minimum with Four Full Size Baths Downstairs and yet another One and a Half Baths on the Second Level. Entertaining and Meal Times are forever made easier with a Massive Ground Floor Great Room as the Hub to Three Spacious Dining Areas. For added Efficiency and Bragging Rights, this Kitchen really cooks with an Abundance of Golden Oak Cabinetry and Ample Counter Space.
Quiet small town living in Merkel Texas with this huge rambling two story!! Traditional design features 10 bedrooms, four baths, bright and cheerful country kitchen with breakfast area, huge living den and storage galore!! Outbuilding for storage, storm cellar and private fenced yard, too! Property will be sold strictly as-is with no repairs completed. Bring your tools and decorating ideas to view this bargain and make this your dream home today!! All offers must be submitted by the buyer’s agent using the online offer management system. Access the system via the link below. A technology fee will apply to the buyer’s agent upon consummation of a sale.
Public Records
Aug 23, 2019
Sold
*
$11/sq ft
NTREIS #11942077
Dec 31, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Apr 25, 2013
Listed
$199,000
$55/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,602 (+10.0%)
2025
$5,093 (+10.3%)
2024
$4,616 (+9.4%)
2023
$4,220 (−2.9%)
2022
$4,344 (+2.9%)
$2,700 + $192,126
$194,826
2021
$4,220 (+311.7%)
$2,700 + $174,916
$177,616
2020
$1,025 (−44.2%)
$2,700 + $39,167
$41,867
2019
$1,836 (+1.6%)
$2,700 + $71,365
$74,065
2018
$1,807 (−2.3%)
$2,700 + $68,815
$71,515
2017
$1,849 (+16.0%)
$2,700 + $68,771
$71,471
2016
$1,594
$2,700 + $68,771
$71,471
2015
$1,594 (+1.2%)
$2,700 + $63,663
$66,363
2014
$1,575
$2,700 + $62,134
$64,834
Tax history for 809 Locust
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,602 (+10.0%)
2025
$5,093 (+10.3%)
2024
$4,616 (+9.4%)
2023
$4,220 (−2.9%)
2022
$4,344 (+2.9%)
$2,700 + $192,126
$194,826
2021
$4,220 (+311.7%)
$2,700 + $174,916
$177,616
2020
$1,025 (−44.2%)
$2,700 + $39,167
$41,867
2019
$1,836 (+1.6%)
$2,700 + $71,365
$74,065
2018
$1,807 (−2.3%)
$2,700 + $68,815
$71,515
2017
$1,849 (+16.0%)
$2,700 + $68,771
$71,471
2016
$1,594
$2,700 + $68,771
$71,471
2015
$1,594 (+1.2%)
$2,700 + $63,663
$66,363
2014
$1,575
$2,700 + $62,134
$64,834
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Features: Breakfast Bar, Built-In Cabinets, Coffee Bar, Eat-In Kitchen, Tile Countertops
Level: 1
Room Dimensions: 15 x 10
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Level: 1
Room Dimensions: 13 x 11
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Level: 1
Room Dimensions: 16 x 11
Room 9 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Level: 1
Room Dimensions: 11 x 9
Room 10 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Level: 1
Room Dimensions: 11 x 9
Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Level: 1
Room Dimensions: 11 x 9
Room 12 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Level: 1
Room Dimensions: 11 x 9
Room 13 Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
2
Room Dimensions:
Interior Features
Cable TV Available, Decorative Lighting, High Speed Internet Available, Window Coverings
# of Dining Areas: 3
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Heating & Cooling
Central A/C (Electric), Central Heat (Gas)
Exterior
Building Information
Pre-Owned
Building Area Source: Tax
Foundation: Pier & Beam
Exterior Features
Balcony, Covered Porch(es), Other (See Remarks), RV/Boat Parking, Storm Cellar, Workshop
Roof: Composition
Exterior Construction: Other (See Remarks)
Property Information
# of Living Areas: 2
Restrictions: Deed
For Sale
Property Features
# of Stories: 2
Dishwasher
Lot Information
Block: I
Easements: Utilities
Lot Number: 17
Features: Interior Lot, Landscaped, Large Backyard Grass, Some Trees
Size: .5-.99 Acre
Lot Size Units: Acres
Area: 0.688
Area Sq. Ft.: 29,969.28
Multi-Parcel
Parcel Number: 14036
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: EDMISON-SHEPPARD OF MERKEL, BLOCK I&L, LOT 17
Unexempt Taxes: $1,091
Financial Information
Financing Proposed: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA
Utilities
Utility Information
All Weather Road
Location
School Information
Elementary School Name: Merkel
Intermediate School Name: Merkel
Middle School Name: Merkel
High School Name: Merkel
School District: Merkel ISD
Location Information
Subdivision Name: Edmison-Sheppard Of Merkel
Country: United States
Directions: West on I-20 to Merkel, Exit FM 1235 (1st Street) approximately 1.5 Miles to Oak, Left on Oak Street to 8th, Street, Right on 8th Street to Locust.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,587
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: —
County: Taylor County
APN: 000000014036
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Other
Listing Agent & Office Information
Co-Listing Agent Direct Work Phone: 325-280-5776
Around this home
Schools
Merkel Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
6/10
Merkel Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
6/10
Merkel High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 105° expected this year, 19 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
Merkel, TX • 79536
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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
U.S. average for solar exposure.