For sale by owner

$336,000

406 Locust, Merkel, TX 79536

4beds

2,188sqft

$2,400/mo

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SingleFamily

Built in 1915

0.29 Acres Lot

$169,000 Zestimate^®

$154/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Inviting large porchRecess lightingCeiling fansCounter topsUpdates include flooringQuiet streetSurrounded by mature trees

You will fall in love with this charming craftsman home on a quiet street. The inviting large porch is surrounded by mature trees that offer shade the entire day. This home is freshly remodeled offering modernized updates while keeping the character and charm of the home. There is a basement offering extra space for storage and easy access to plumbing and the air conditioning unit. Just out the back door is a charming cottage/apartment that you can utilize for your family as a game room or mother-in-law suite or use as potential rental income space. Keep the best lawn on the block by utilizing the water well on the property. In the backyard you will find two storage buildings. Updates include flooring, recess lighting, ceiling fans, counter tops and so much more! If you are pre-qualified, call or text for a tour today.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Full bathrooms: 3
1/4 bathrooms: 1

Heating

Other, Electric

Cooling

Central

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range / Oven, Trash compactor

Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Laminate
Basement: Unfinished
Has fireplace: Yes

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 2,188 sqft

Property

Parking

Parking features: Carport, Garage - Attached

Features

Exterior features: Stucco, Wood
Has view: Yes
View description: City

Lot

Size: 0.29 Acres

Details

Parcel number: S1700000100

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily

Materials

Roof: Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1915

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Merkel

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $154/sqft
Tax assessed value: $131,820
Annual tax amount: $830
Date on market: 8/8/2026

Estimated market value

$169,000

$135,000 - $199,000

$1,595/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/9/2026	Listed for sale	$336,000$154/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$830 +8.3%	$125,613 +10%
2024	$766 +8.7%	$114,194 +10%
2023	$705 -5%	$103,813 +10%
2022	$742	$94,375 +10%
2021	--	$85,795 +10%
2020	$689 +2.3%	$77,995 +4.5%
2019	$673 +3.1%	$74,664 +7.4%
2018	$653	$69,515 +3.2%
2017	$653 +16%	$67,344 +3.2%
2016	$563 -18%	$65,285 +2.1%
2015	$686	$63,969 +1.4%
2014	$686	$63,098 -0.4%
2013	--	$63,351 +0.6%
2012	--	$62,990
2011	--	$62,990 +0.1%
2010	--	$62,901 +1.8%
2009	--	$61,765 -1.8%
2008	--	$62,901 +21.3%
2007	--	$51,877 +4.8%
2006	--	$49,514 +3.4%
2005	--	$47,866 +1.2%
2004	--	$47,316 +2.4%
2003	--	$46,207 +0%
2002	--	$46,192 +4%
2001	--	$44,434

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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