This historic landmark, the Eugene L. Finley Home, is an exquisite Victorian Bungalow with Classical Revival touches. Situated on a half-acre corner lot, the unique home features original hardwood floors, 3 fireplaces, coffered ceilings, stained glass windows, and a gorgeous wood staircase leading up to two spacious bedrooms. The property includes a wrap-around porch, back deck, utility room, and a large kitchen. With two newer (2019, 2021) HVAC systems and a separate 1-bed and bath guesthouse renting for $795 a month, this charming home is minutes from downtown Abilene.
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208 Merchant St, Abilene, TX 79603
3beds
2,817sqft
Apartment, Single Family Residence
Built in 1903
-- sqft lot
$324,300 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$1,950 Estimated rent
Home value
$324,300
$302,000 - $347,000
$1,950/mo
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Half-acre corner lotClassical revival touchesWrap-around porchUtility roomGorgeous wood staircaseCoffered ceilingsLarge kitchen
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Listed by:
Brandi Smith 0581442,
RE/MAX Big Country 325-750-6188,
Kandi Wood 0706139 325-280-0545,
RE/MAX Big Country
Bought with:
Suzanne Fulkerson
Real Broker, LLC.
Source: NTREIS,MLS#: 20518458
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Multi Units, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry in Utility Room
Features
- Built-in Features, Chandelier, Decorative/Designer Lighting Fixtures, High Speed Internet, Loft, Cable TV, Natural Woodwork, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Wood
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,817 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, On Site, Open, Oversized, Private, RV Access/Parking, On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Deck, Front Porch, Terrace
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.64 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Lawn, Many Trees, Sprinkler System
- Residential vegetation: Grassed
Details
- Parcel number: 56432
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Architectural style: Victorian,Detached,Historic/Antique
- Property subtype: Apartment, Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Other, Pillar/Post/Pier, Slab
Condition
- Year built: 1903
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Separate Meters, Water Available, Cable Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Community
- Community features: Curbs
Location
- Region: Abilene
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/27/2024 | Sold | -- |
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| 2/7/2024 | Pending sale | $284,900$101/sqft |
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| 1/27/2024 | Contingent | $284,900$101/sqft |
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| 1/25/2024 | Listed for sale | $284,900+2.1%$101/sqft |
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| 4/6/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/28/2022 | Sold | -- |
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| 11/5/2022 | Pending sale | $279,000$99/sqft |
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| 10/25/2022 | Contingent | $279,000$99/sqft |
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| 10/24/2022 | Listed for sale | $279,000$99/sqft |
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| 10/18/2022 | Contingent | $279,000$99/sqft |
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| 10/10/2022 | Listed for sale | $279,000$99/sqft |
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| 9/30/2022 | Contingent | $279,000$99/sqft |
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| 9/14/2022 | Listed for sale | $279,000-0.4%$99/sqft |
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| 8/15/2022 | Listing removed | $280,000$99/sqft |
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| 8/11/2022 | Price change | $280,000-5.1%$99/sqft |
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| 7/14/2022 | Price change | $295,000-7.5%$105/sqft |
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| 6/22/2022 | Listed for sale | $319,000+68.8%$113/sqft |
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| 9/12/2020 | Listing removed | $695 |
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| 8/27/2020 | Price change | $695-12.6% |
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| 7/24/2020 | Listed for rent | $795 |
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| 7/27/2019 | Listing removed | $795 |
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| 7/13/2019 | Price change | $795-6.5% |
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| 6/24/2019 | Price change | $850-5% |
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| 6/6/2019 | Price change | $895+5.3% |
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| 6/4/2019 | Listed for rent | $850 |
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| 7/18/2018 | Sold | -- |
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| 6/14/2018 | Pending sale | $189,000$67/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,187 -14.6% | $280,866 -0.9% |
| 2024 | $4,902 -16.3% | $283,445 +4.4% |
| 2023 | $5,859 +79.6% | $271,452 +39.9% |
| 2022 | $3,263 | $194,011 +10% |
| 2021 | -- | $176,374 +5.9% |
| 2020 | $3,263 +4.5% | $166,542 +4.9% |
| 2019 | $3,122 +44.7% | $158,691 +10.5% |
| 2018 | $2,157 | $143,635 +2.8% |
| 2017 | $2,157 -12.7% | $139,667 +1.4% |
| 2016 | $2,472 -0.4% | $137,720 +1.3% |
| 2015 | $2,482 | $135,979 |
| 2014 | $2,482 | $135,979 +1.1% |
| 2013 | -- | $134,440 +0.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $133,853 +0.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $133,640 +0.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $132,828 +0.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $132,405 +0.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $132,328 +4.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $127,142 +10% |
| 2006 | -- | $115,584 +5.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $109,733 +1.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $108,506 +0.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $107,648 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $105,511 +0.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $105,347 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Cobb Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Purcell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.7 mi
- 5/10Craig Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 5/10Abilene High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Eugene Purcell
- Middle: Craig
- High: Abilene
- District: Abilene ISD
Source: NTREIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
- Texas
- Taylor County
- Abilene
- 79603
- Cobb Park
- 208 Merchant St
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