A quiet and secluded property in Jones County On 5 acres, Only 7 miles from interstate and businesses. This charming and cozy home is almost 1900 sq ft. offers a split 4 bedrooms with A HUGE master bedroom with a master bath as well as a large fireplace. The living room boost a large fireplace and room enough for lots of furniture. The dining area is located right off the kitchen. The kitchen functional and lots of cabinets. Long hallway to the master has the Laundry area. The best part of the property is all the privacy and fun to roam. This sprawling property on 5 acres has a detached Electric Workshop 30 by 30. This workshop has a separate door as well as a large automatic door. One can also use as a covered garage for equipment and cars. Next to the shop is a a large cover area for RV parking as well as a hookup. Plus the property also has two large storage buildings with electric. A cool small hanging out area in the back of the house offers a carport cover with electric. The back of the house has a large deck with an entrance to the sunroom and into the house. A private and serine entrance with an inviting driveway with a circular drive and an attached carport.
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17142 County Road 496, Merkel, TX 79536
4beds
1,874sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
5 Acres Lot
$267,300 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$2,170 Estimated rent
Home value
$267,300
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Large fireplaceDetached electric workshopCovered garageRv parkingAttached carportLots of cabinetsDining area
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sarah Faynan 325-669-1667,
Coldwell Banker Apex, REALTORS 325-690-4000
Bought with:
Bradley Zonker
KW SYNERGY*
Source: NTREIS,MLS#: 20995495
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace, Separate Shower, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Split Bedrooms
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Split Bedrooms
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Dining room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Living room
- Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Central, Electric, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry in Utility Room, In Hall
Features
- Double Vanity, High Speed Internet, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Bedroom, Living Room
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,874 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached Carport, Additional Parking, Circular Driveway, Covered, Carport, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Open, RV Carport, Shared Driveway, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Boat, RV Access/Parking
- Garage spaces: 2
- Carport spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Exterior features: Other, RV Hookup, Storage
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Barbed Wire,Back Yard,Wire
Lot
- Size: 5 Acres
- Features: Acreage, Back Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Other, Pasture, Many Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Other, RV/Boat Storage, Shed(s), Storage, Workshop
- Parcel number: R12855
- Other equipment: Satellite Dish
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,Detached
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Frame, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Community/Coop, Rural
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, None, Septic Available, Water Available
Green energy
- Water conservation: Gray Water System
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Merkel
- Subdivision: Quail Country Sub 16
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Gravel
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/22/2025 | Sold | -- |
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| 8/18/2025 | Pending sale | $274,900$147/sqft |
Source:  Coldwell Banker Apex, Realtors #20995495 Report a problem | ||
| 8/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $274,900$147/sqft |
Source: NTREIS #20995495 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2025 | Pending sale | $274,900$147/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Apex, Realtors #20995495 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2025 | Contingent | $274,900$147/sqft |
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| 7/20/2025 | Price change | $274,900-3.5%$147/sqft |
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| 7/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $284,900$152/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,472 | $275,270 +4.4% |
| 2024 | $1,472 +14.4% | $263,780 +10% |
| 2023 | $1,287 +7.2% | $239,800 +5.9% |
| 2022 | $1,201 | $226,440 +14.3% |
| 2021 | -- | $198,180 +8.8% |
| 2020 | -- | $182,100 +11.6% |
| 2018 | -- | $163,230 |
| 2017 | -- | $163,230 |
| 2016 | -- | $163,230 +8% |
| 2015 | -- | $151,140 +27.7% |
| 2014 | -- | $118,340 |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | $62,832 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 79536
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Merkel Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 9.4 mi
- 6/10Merkel MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 9.2 mi
- 5/10Merkel High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 9.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Merkel
- High: Merkel
- District: Merkel ISD
Source: NTREIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
- Texas
- Jones County
- Merkel
- 79536
- 17142 County Road 496
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