For sale

$399,900

Est. $2,839/mo —

•

1,808

sq ft

1175 FM 126, Merkel, TX 79536

About this home

Fantastic and spacious country-style home offering plenty of room, comfort, and flexibility on a 1-acre lot! The main home features a wonderful open-concept design with spacious living, dining, and kitchen areas, creating the perfect space for entertaining and everyday living. The inviting living area features a great fireplace, while the fresh, stylish kitchen boasts beautiful quartz countertops and plenty of workspace. Generously sized bedrooms include a spacious primary suite with a private ensuite bath. A convenient 2-car garage completes the main home. And there’s even more! The property includes a guest house featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 living areas, 2 dining areas, and its own 2-car garage—perfect for guests, extended family, or additional living space. All of this sits on a large 1-acre lot in a great school district. This is country-style living with all the space and amenities you’ve been looking for!

Single-familyProperty Type

1972Year Built

1 acresLot Size

$221Price/Sq.Ft.

4 garage spacesParking

Listed by John Stevens • Abilene Diamond Properties

Contact: 325-725-1060

Listing updated: Oct 7, 2026 at 03:10pm

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:NTREIS #21405468

Payment calculator

$2,839 per month

Principal and interest$2,237

Property taxes

$356

HOA dues

Home insurance

$247

Utilities

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Merkel Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi

6/10

Merkel Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

6/10

Merkel High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

5/10

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Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Offer insights

1175 FM 126 · $399,900

Strong offer

$410K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $410K+ is a strong offer

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
One living area with a wood-burning fireplace
Built-in features
Open floor plan
High-speed internet available
Bay windows with window coverings

Bedrooms
Three bedrooms, all on the first floor

Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms

Kitchen
Eat-in galley kitchen with built-in cabinets, granite countertops, and a pantry
Dishwasher, electric cooktop, and microwave

Laundry & utility
Full-size washer and dryer area in the garage

Flooring
Laminate flooring

Heating & cooling
Central electric heating
Central air conditioning and ceiling fans

Sale and tax history for 1175 FM 126

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

NTREIS #21405468

Oct 6, 2026

Listed

$399,900

$221/sq ft

Public Records

May 3, 2023

Sold

NTREIS #20286560

May 3, 2023

Sold

Apr 17, 2023

Pending

—

Apr 3, 2023

Contingent

—

Mar 23, 2023

Listed

$284,600

$157/sq ft

Could this be the one? Conveniently located north of I-20 in Merkel, TX situated on a 1 acre lot, this spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home has been updated in all the right places! New granite countertops throughout, new HVAC, new vinyl plank flooring throughout (NO CARPET!), new windows, new electrical box, new lighting! Lots of lovely trees to shade the property and lush St Augustine grass if you keep it watered. Speaking of water, this home is run completely off of beautifully clear well-water, so no water bill, period. High-quality, class 4 roof. This property also includes a 2 car attached garage, a detached 2 car garage with carport, and an accessory living unit that could be used as an office space, rental income, or guest home. The manufactured home is 1180 sq ft and has oversized living area, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a covered front porch. Any measurements provided should be verified by buyer.

Public Records

Mar 26, 2021

Sold

NTREIS #14455024

Mar 16, 2021

Sold

Feb 17, 2021

Contingent

—

Jan 12, 2021

Price Changed

$330,000

$183/sq ft

Oct 18, 2020

Listed

$345,000

$191/sq ft

Beautiful property in Merkel that features two lovely homes. Both homes are set among mature tress, lush grass, and a water well that keeps the yard looking pristine! I love the floor plan of this three bedroom home with large airy bedrooms, formal dining room, and open main living area. Need extra parking, come out and see the 4 garage spaces and over size driveway. Need a place for overflow guest? Just wait till you see the second home that has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and 2 living areas.

Public Records

Mar 24, 2000

Sold

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,268

$6,534 + $297,453

$303,987

2025

$4,270 (+2.9%)

$6,534 + $297,615

$304,149

2024

$4,152 (+6.3%)

$6,534 + $290,365

$296,899

2023

$3,907 (−4.9%)

2022

$4,109 (+45.3%)

$6,534 + $244,826

$251,360

2021

$2,827 (+36.6%)

2020

$2,070 (+0.4%)

$6,534 + $108,626

$115,160

2019

$2,061 (+1.9%)

$6,534 + $106,727

$113,261

2018

$2,022

$3,551 + $104,211

$107,762

2017

$2,022 (+5.6%)

$3,551 + $103,682

$107,233

2016

$1,915 (−0.3%)

$3,551 + $103,682

$107,233

2015

$1,920 (−0.1%)

$3,551 + $101,823

$105,374

2014

$1,922

$3,551 + $101,193

$104,744

Public record

Beds

—

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1 Acre

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,808

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,808

Year built

1972

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Taylor County

APN

000000037043

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

5/10 Fire Factor

4% 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

16% 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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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.

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Redfin Estimate for 1175 FM 126

$399,585

$315 under list price of $400K

Nearby comparable homes

The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $240K to $345K.

SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$345,000 Last sold price
3 beds3 baths2,100 sq ft
595 Wimberly Rd, Merkel, TX 79536
$57/sq ft
larger lot
16 years older
SOLD FEB 2, 2026
$315,000 Last sold price
4 beds2 baths1,820 sq ft
7018 Jennings Dr, Abilene, TX 79606
$48/sq ft
smaller lot
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SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$339,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths1,791 sq ft
2950 Journey Ln, Abilene, TX 79606
$32/sq ft
smaller lot
50 years newer
SOLD OCT 1, 2026
$252,990 Last sold price
5 beds3 baths1,804 sq ft
424 Coyote Creek Ct, Abilene, TX 79602
$81/sq ft
smaller lot
54 years newer
SOLD SEP 22, 2026
$239,900 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths1,911 sq ft
612 N 2nd, Merkel, TX 79536
$95/sq ft
smaller lot
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SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$310,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths1,673 sq ft
7002 Jennings Dr, Abilene, TX 79606
$36/sq ft
smaller lot
49 years newer

Rental earnings

Est. $2,561 per month, based on comparable rentals

Contact listing agent

John Stevens

Abilene Diamond Properties

325-725-1060

realtorjohnstevens@gmail.com

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