Location
Welcome to your slice of small-town Texas living, where thoughtful updates meet wide open space! Nestled in the heart of Merkel just minutes from Abilene, this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home sits on nearly half an acre and offers a rare blend of comfort, functionality, and outdoor perks. Step inside to find a warm and inviting layout with recent updates that make this home move-in ready including a brand-new roof installed June 2025! The living room is equipped with a wood burning fireplace and the kitchen includes tons of counter space, tons of cabinets, a designated dining area, and a pantry! Outside you’ll find an oversized shop, outfitted with electricity, perfect for projects, hobbies, or extra storage, plus designated RV parking and plenty of space to park all your toys! The fully fenced backyard is ideal for pets and play, and the covered back patio, complete with a speaker system, sets the stage for evening barbecues or lazy weekend lounging. A charming bonus: a small shed that once served as a chicken coop adds character and versatility to the property. You’ll also enjoy the convenience of city water with the added bonus of a private well to keep your lawn lush and green year-round. This home truly has something for everyone; space, updates, and outdoor amenities that are hard to come by. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy peaceful living with easy access to Abilene!
Property Details
Price:
$215,000
MLS #:
20998043
Status:
Active Under Contract
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Original Town Merkel
Listed Date:
Jul 12, 2025
Finished Sq Ft:
1,497
Lot Size:
18,731 sqft / 0.43 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1936
Schools
School District:
Merkel ISD
Elementary School:
Merkel
Middle School:
Merkel
High School:
Merkel
Interior
Bathrooms Full
2
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace Features
Wood Burning
Fireplaces Total
1
Heating
Central, Fireplace(s)
Interior Features
High Speed Internet Available, Pantry
Number Of Living Areas
1
Exterior
Carport Spaces
1
Exterior Features
Covered Patio/ Porch, R V/ Boat Parking, Storage
Fencing
Privacy
Lot Size Area
0.4300
Financial

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Community
- Address205 Cherry Merkel TX
- SubdivisionOriginal Town Merkel
- CityMerkel
- CountyTaylor
- Zip Code79536
Subdivisions in Merkel
- A0164 150 DEWITT,
- A0406
- A0422 55 T and P-18 Tract 3
- A1545 SUR 60 T & P
- Boyce
- Boyce Of Merkel
- City of Merkel
- College Of Merkel
- Dewitt
- Edminson\’s Sub
- G W Penny
- Godwin Sub
- Green Acres
- Green Acres Sub
- Grimes Cnty Sch Lands League
- Grimes County
- Grimes CSL
- GW PENNY
- Hegwood Hill
- Herring Of Merkel
- Kelley Sub – Merkel
- Merkel ISD
- Merkel ISD Rural Abstracts
- Merkel West
- Miller Add Of Merkel
- Mulberry Creek Estates
- Mulberry Tract Sub
- Mulberry Tracts Sub
- North 707 Ranchettes Sub
- NW Taylor County
- Original Town Merkel
- Pleasant Valley
- Porter Heights Of Merkel
- Quail Country Sub 16
- R A Miller Of College – Merkel
- rural
- SHAPPARD 2ND OF MERKEL
- Sheppard
- Sheppard 1st Of Merkel
- South Park Merkel
- Sp Rr Company Surv Sec 13
- STORY OF MERKEL
- T & P RY CO
- T&P
- Taylor Ridge Estates
- W.H. Brown
- Walt Kings Sub
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Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Merkel as of Aug 03, 2025
28
Single Family Listed
95
Avg DOM
194
Avg $ / SqFt
$445,705
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Original Town Merkel subdivision, 205 Cherry Merkel TX is a Single Family for sale in Merkel, TX, 79536. It is listed for $215,000 and features 3 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,497 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1936. The current price per square foot is $144. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Merkel is $194. The average listing price for Single Family in Merkel is $445,705. To schedule a showing of MLS#20998043 at 205 Cherry in Merkel, TX, contact your Aaron Layman Properties agent at 940-209-2100.
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