SOLD DEC 26, 2025

Last listed at $284,900, closed on dec 2025

$303,735

•

2,560

sq ft

812 Orange, Merkel, TX 79536

About this home

Are you ready to be home for the Holidays? This house is ready for new owners! With 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2 large living rooms, you will be ready to host your family and friends at 812 Orange. The kitchen overlooks the living room giving the house an open feel. There is a large covered porch right off of the back side of the house perfect for these fall nights, and you can catch the sunrise from the front porch. This house sits on almost an acre, and there are 3 additional parcels that total almost an acre as well. Right outside of the house is an area ready for chickens, rabbits, or other pets. On the supplemental parcels there is a barn for your goats, pigs, or larger livestock. Currently offering $5,000 in closing cost assistance or as an allowance for an upgrade. Call your agent to schedule a showing today!

Single-familyProperty Type

1979Year Built

1.92 acresLot Size

$119Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Megan Forsberg • Red Apple Realtors

Contact: 325-437-6029

Bought with Rachel Russell • RE/MAX Fine Properties

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•Source:NTREIS #21105708

Redfin Estimate

$303,735

$19K over list price of $285K

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This home's estimate is 22.2% higher than the average sale price ($248K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 22, 2026
$239,900
A
3 beds2 baths1,911 sq ft
612 N 2nd, Merkel, TX 79536
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$230,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,668 sq ft
1002 Trundy, Merkel, TX 79536
SOLD OCT 6, 2026
$175,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,534 sq ft
649 Mccartney Ln, Tye, TX 79563
SOLD OCT 1, 2026
$276,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,776 sq ft
3534 S 20th St, Abilene, TX 79605
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$330,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,241 sq ft
911 S 5th St, Merkel, TX 79536
SOLD APR 17, 2026
$239,900
F
3 beds2 baths1,908 sq ft
242 NW 2nd St, Trent, TX 79561

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$2,918/mo

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Market trends in 79536, TX

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

97.8%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$224K

$41K MoM

Avg. days on market

72d

25 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

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Sale history for 812 Orange

Date

Event

Price

NTREIS #21105708

Dec 26, 2025

Sold

Dec 5, 2025

Pending

—

Nov 22, 2025

Contingent

—

Nov 6, 2025

Listed

$284,900

$111/sq ft

NTREIS #20841951

Oct 3, 2025

Listing Removed

—

Sep 10, 2025

Price Changed

$276,000

$108/sq ft

Aug 5, 2025

Price Changed

$285,000

$111/sq ft

Jun 27, 2025

Contingent

—

Jun 2, 2025

Contingent

—

May 14, 2025

Price Changed

$290,000

$113/sq ft

Mar 20, 2025

Price Changed

$295,000

$115/sq ft

Mar 14, 2025

Contingent

—

Feb 15, 2025

Listed

$305,000

$119/sq ft

NTREIS #13249855

Apr 29, 2016

Sold

Mar 8, 2016

Pending

—

Feb 20, 2016

Contingent

—

Nov 4, 2015

Price Changed

$189,500

$74/sq ft

Sep 30, 2015

Listed

$197,500

$77/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 14, 1993

Sold

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,265 (+1.4%)

$3,920 + $264,172

$268,092

2025

$5,194 (−10.7%)

$3,920 + $260,562

$264,482

2024

$5,816 (+9.4%)

2023

$5,316 (−2.9%)

2022

$5,473 (+2.9%)

$3,920 + $241,543

$245,463

2021

$5,319 (+6.7%)

2020

$4,983 (+4.3%)

$3,920 + $199,571

$203,491

2019

$4,778 (+3.0%)

$3,920 + $188,761

$192,681

2018

$4,640 (−1.2%)

$3,920 + $179,741

$183,661

2017

$4,695 (+63.8%)

$3,920 + $177,552

$181,472

2016

$2,866 (+0.8%)

$3,920 + $177,552

$181,472

2015

$2,844 (+1.2%)

$4,200 + $115,100

$119,300

2014

$2,809

$4,200 + $111,432

$115,632

Tax history for 812 Orange

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,265 (+1.4%)

$3,920 + $264,172

$268,092

2025

$5,194 (−10.7%)

$3,920 + $260,562

$264,482

2024

$5,816 (+9.4%)

2023

$5,316 (−2.9%)

2022

$5,473 (+2.9%)

$3,920 + $241,543

$245,463

2021

$5,319 (+6.7%)

2020

$4,983 (+4.3%)

$3,920 + $199,571

$203,491

2019

$4,778 (+3.0%)

$3,920 + $188,761

$192,681

2018

$4,640 (−1.2%)

$3,920 + $179,741

$183,661

2017

$4,695 (+63.8%)

$3,920 + $177,552

$181,472

2016

$2,866 (+0.8%)

$3,920 + $177,552

$181,472

2015

$2,844 (+1.2%)

$4,200 + $115,100

$119,300

2014

$2,809

$4,200 + $111,432

$115,632

*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

300 ft.

Lot depth

206 ft.

Lot size

0.64 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,560

Year built

1979

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Taylor County

APN

000000053006

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Carport Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Additional Parking, Alley Access, Carport

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: 1
Fireplace Features: Blower Fan

Interior Features
Room Count: 3
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal
Number Of Living Areas: 2
Number Of Dining Areas: 0
Living Area: 2560.00
Levels: One
Interior Features: Cable TV Available

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedrm
Room Level: 1
Room Features: Custom Closet System, Walk-in Closet(s)
Room Dimensions: 21 x 12
Room Length: 21.00
Room Width: 12.00

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: 1
Room Features: Fireplace
Room Dimensions: 19 x 19
Room Length: 19.00
Room Width: 19.00

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: 1
Room Dimensions: 27 x 24
Room Length: 27.00
Room Width: 24.00

Exterior

Lot Information
Lot Size: 1 to < 3 Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.9200
Lot Size Area: 1.9200
Lot Size Square Feet: 83635.2000
Lot Size Units: Acres
Parcel Number: 53006
Parcel Number 2: 50924, 51062, 51190
RATIO List Price By Lot Size Acr: 148385.41667
Will Subdivide: No

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Accessibility Features YN: No
Property Attached YN: Yes
Multi Parcel IDYN: Yes
Property Key: 48441|53006|1|12428668
Property Match: APN
US Property MUI: 401754265

Building Information
Year Built: 1979
Smart Home Features Appor Pass Y: No

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Block: G
Tax Legal Description: SOUTH PARK MERKEL, BLOCK G, LOT 7 TO 12 INC
Tax Lot: 7
Unexempt Taxes: 5194

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

Utilities

Utility Information
Municipal Utility District YN: No
Utilities: Cable Available, City Sewer

Location

HOA Information
Association Type: None

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

Location Information
County Or Parish: Taylor
Country: United States
Directions: From N First in Merkel, turn South onto Cherry Street, turn left on eighth, right on Orange.
Latitude: 32.46060700
Longitude: -100.01113800
Geocode Confidence: High
Subdivision Name: South Park Merkel

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,560
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.64 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: —
County: Taylor County
APN: 000000053006

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026

Other

Documents & Disclosures
Doc Box Num Mls Documents: 3
Doc Box Num Private Documents: 10
Doc Box Num Public Documents: 0

Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 325-437-6029
DOCBOX GUID: 222D5852-ED28-4102-8432-9F4D5148A812
Doc Box Modification Timestamp: 2025-12-13T13:20:11.763
List Source Original: Matrix
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing Id: 21105708
Listing Key Numeric: 544304072
Mls Status: Closed
Previous Status: Pending
Originating System Name: North Texas Real Estate Information Systems
Photos Count: 40
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: 15
Cumulative Days On Market: 15
Close Date: 2025-12-26
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-11-21
Expiration Date Option: 2025-12-01
Listing Contract Date: 2025-11-06
Off Market Date: 2025-11-21
Status Change Timestamp: 2025-12-27T12:31:40.023

Listing Price Information
Original List Price: 284900.00
List Price: 284900.00
RATIO Close Price By Lot Size Ac: 141666.66667
RATIO Current Price By Lot Size: 141666.66667

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Schools

Merkel Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

5/10

Merkel Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

5/10

Merkel High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

7/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

6/10 Fire Factor

8% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

7/10 Heat Factor

6 days above 105° expected this year, 20 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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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
901 Orange, Merkel, TX 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1139 Sq. Ft.	$186,429
701 South 8th, Merkel, TX - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1542 Sq. Ft.	$116,666

Address	Redfin Estimate
902 Orange, Merkel, TX - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1800 Sq. Ft.	$153,692
711 South 8th, Merkel, TX 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3414 Sq. Ft.	$422,588

Address	Redfin Estimate
904 Orange, Merkel, TX 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2003 Sq. Ft.	$289,790
817 Rose, Merkel, TX - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 986 Sq. Ft.	$107,610

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