Welcome to your perfect slice of small-town living! This beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath home blends modern upgrades with cozy charm on a generous double lot—giving you space to spread out and truly make it your own.
Every inch of this home has been thoughtfully redone, from the brand-new kitchen and stylish bath to the updated flooring, fixtures, and fresh paint throughout. Whether you're a first-time buyer, downsizing, or looking for a turnkey getaway, you'll appreciate the quality finishes and attention to detail.
Step outside and enjoy your expansive yard—ideal for gardening, entertaining, or future expansion. The RV hookup is ready for your travel trailer or visiting guests, offering added convenience and flexibility.
Located in a quiet, friendly town where neighbors still wave hello, you'll find peace, privacy, and a pace of life that's hard to beat—all while being just a short drive from larger city amenities.
Check out the Inspection Report and the updates completed. Don’t wait—schedule your showing today and fall in love with everything this little treasure has to offer!
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512 Walnut St, Merkel, TX 79536
2beds
810sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1929
7,000 Square Feet Lot
$153,400 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$1,226 Estimated rent
Home value
$153,400
$146,000 - $161,000
$1,226/mo
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Modern upgradesStylish bathRv hookupFresh paintCozy charmExpansive yardUpdated flooring
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Listed by:
April Bennett 0804581 325-665-0061,
Coldwell Banker Apex, REALTORS 325-690-4000
Bought with:
Shannon Cox
JBAT REALTY GROUP LLC
Source: NTREIS,MLS#: 20949282
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 16 x 16
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 810 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, RV Access/Parking
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Exterior features: Garden, Storage
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
Lot
- Size: 7,000 Square Feet
- Features: Acreage, Corner Lot, Landscaped, Few Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 31914
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Detached
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
Condition
- Year built: 1929
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Boyce
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Merkel
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $101,912
- Annual tax amount: $859
- Date on market: 5/31/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 123 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/13/2025 | Sold | -- |
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| 10/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $142,000$175/sqft |
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| 9/30/2025 | Pending sale | $142,000$175/sqft |
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| 9/10/2025 | Price change | $142,000-2%$175/sqft |
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| 7/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $144,900$179/sqft |
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| 7/21/2025 | Contingent | $144,900$179/sqft |
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| 7/21/2025 | Pending sale | $144,900$179/sqft |
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| 7/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $144,900$179/sqft |
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| 7/9/2025 | Pending sale | $144,900$179/sqft |
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| 7/9/2025 | Contingent | $144,900$179/sqft |
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| 6/23/2025 | Price change | $144,900-3.4%$179/sqft |
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| 5/31/2025 | Listed for sale | $150,000+650%$185/sqft |
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| 9/7/2021 | Sold | -- |
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| 1/15/2020 | Listing removed | $20,000$25/sqft |
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| 12/6/2019 | Pending sale | $20,000$25/sqft |
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| 12/6/2019 | Listed for sale | $20,000$25/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $859 +6.2% | $98,825 +10% |
| 2024 | $809 +6.4% | $89,841 +10% |
| 2023 | $761 -34% | $81,674 -4.7% |
| 2022 | $1,152 | $85,729 +357.6% |
| 2021 | -- | $18,736 -8.2% |
| 2020 | $500 -29.5% | $20,405 -28.6% |
| 2019 | $709 +6.2% | $28,592 +9.7% |
| 2018 | $667 | $26,060 +1% |
| 2017 | $667 +10.2% | $25,793 +2.4% |
| 2016 | $605 +0.6% | $25,196 +0.3% |
| 2015 | $602 | $25,122 +1.4% |
| 2014 | $602 | $24,776 -0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $24,896 +1.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $24,470 |
| 2011 | -- | $24,470 -15.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $28,984 +23.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $23,454 |
| 2008 | -- | $23,454 -1.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $23,777 +12% |
| 2006 | -- | $21,220 +3.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $20,519 +1.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $20,285 +2.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $19,817 |
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Neighborhood: 79536
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Merkel Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 6/10Merkel MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Merkel High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Merkel
- 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.
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- Taylor County
- Merkel
- 79536
- 512 Walnut St
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