For sale

$399,900

1175 Fm 126, Merkel, TX 79536

3beds

1,808sqft

$2,963/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1972

1 Acres Lot

$382,600 Zestimate^®

$221/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Great fireplaceSpacious country-style homePlenty of workspaceBeautiful quartz countertopsFresh stylish kitchenPrivate ensuite bathGenerously sized bedrooms

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!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Primary bedroom

Features: En Suite Bathroom
Level: First
Dimensions: 21 x 11

Bedroom

Level: First
Dimensions: 13 x 15

Bedroom

Level: First
Dimensions: 10 x 11

Breakfast room nook

Level: First
Dimensions: 10 x 11

Dining room

Level: First
Dimensions: 10 x 16

Other

Level: First
Dimensions: 7 x 7

Kitchen

Features: Built-in Features, Eat-in Kitchen, Galley Kitchen, Stone Counters
Level: First
Dimensions: 16 x 10

Living room

Features: Fireplace
Level: First
Dimensions: 17 x 17

Heating

Central, Electric

Cooling

Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Microwave
Laundry: In Garage

Features

Built-in Features, Eat-in Kitchen, High Speed Internet, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring: Laminate
Windows: Bay Window(s), Window Coverings
Has basement: No
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 1,808 sqft

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 5
Parking features: Additional Parking, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage Faces Side
Attached garage spaces: 4
Carport spaces: 1
Covered spaces: 5

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio
Pool features: None
Fencing: Chain Link

Lot

Size: 1 Acres
Features: Back Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Few Trees

Details

Parcel number: 37043

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Traditional,Detached
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Metal

Condition

Year built: 1972

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Septic Available

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Sidewalks
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Subdivision: A0072 Sur 148 Grimes County School

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Merkel

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $221/sqft
Tax assessed value: $304,149
Annual tax amount: $675
Date on market: 10/7/2026
Cumulative days on market: 25 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Exclusions: In main house- washer, dryer, refrigerator, TV's and mounts
Road surface type: Asphalt

Estimated market value

$382,600

$363,000 - $402,000

$2,091/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/7/2026	Listed for sale	$399,900+40.5%$221/sqft
Source: NTREIS #21405468 Report a problem
5/3/2023	Sold	--
Source: NTREIS #20286560 Report a problem
4/17/2023	Pending sale	$284,600$157/sqft
Source: NTREIS #20286560 Report a problem
4/3/2023	Contingent	$284,600$157/sqft
Source: NTREIS #20286560 Report a problem
3/30/2023	Listed for sale	$284,600-13.8%$157/sqft
Source: NTREIS #20286560 Report a problem
3/16/2021	Sold	--
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
1/12/2021	Price change	$330,000-4.3%$183/sqft
Source: NTREIS #14455024 Report a problem
10/18/2020	Listed for sale	$345,000$191/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Apex, REALTORS #14455024 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$675 -83.7%	$304,149 +2.4%
2024	$4,152 +38.1%	$296,899 +7.3%
2023	$3,007 -17.7%	$276,650 +10.1%
2022	$3,654	$251,360 +57.3%
2021	--	$159,845 +38.8%
2020	$1,035	$115,160 +1.7%
2019	$1,035	$113,261 +5.1%
2018	$1,035	$107,762 +0.5%
2017	$1,035	$107,233 +1.8%
2016	$1,035 -11.2%	$105,374 +0.7%
2015	$1,166	$104,671 -0.1%
2014	$1,166	$104,744 +2.1%
2013	--	$102,552 -0.1%
2012	--	$102,677 +0.6%
2011	--	$102,099 +0.4%
2010	--	$101,696 +0.4%
2009	--	$101,319 +0.8%
2008	--	$100,520 +10.7%
2006	--	$90,780 +2.5%
2005	--	$88,604 +0.3%
2002	--	$88,348 +2.3%
2001	--	$86,367