$274,900
$10K PRICE DROP

17142 County Road 496 Merkel, TX 79536

Estimated payment $1,831/month

Total Views 1,084
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,874 Sq Ft
$147 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Fireplace in Bedroom
  • Wood Flooring
  • Parking available for a boat
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Covered patio or porch

About This Home

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.

Listing Agent

Sarah Faynan

Coldwell Banker Apex, REALTORS Brokerage Phone: 325-669-1667 License #0549042 Listed on: 07/10/2025

Coldwell Banker Apex, REALTORS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,713

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • 5 Acre Lot
  • Barbed Wire
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Many Trees
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • 2 Attached Carport Spaces
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Circular Driveway
  • Shared Driveway
  • Additional Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Parking available for a boat
  • RV Carport

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,874 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Electric Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Double Vanity

Laundry

  • Laundry in Hall
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Merkel High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Satellite Dish

Additional Features

  • Gray Water System
  • Pasture

Community Details

  • Quail Country Sub 16 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 16
  • Assessor Parcel Number R12855

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,713

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • OWNERNAME: David & Darla Jorgensen
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Detached
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Year Built Details: Preowned
  • Attribution Contact: 325-669-1667
  • Co List Office Mls Id: CBAP19
  • Structure Type: House
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Year Built: 1979

Interior Features

  • Square Footage: 1874.0
  • Windows: Window Coverings
  • Fireplace Features: Bedroom, Living Room
  • Interior Amenities: Double Vanity, High Speed Internet, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Electric Range
  • Basement YN: No
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Other Equipment: Satellite Dish

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Slab
  • Fencing: Barbed Wire, Back Yard, Wire
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Frame, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Other, RV Hookup, Storage
  • Pool Features: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • RoadFrontageType: All Weather Road
  • RoadSurfaceType: Gravel

Garage/Parking

  • Cooling System: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Total Covered Spaces: 4.0
  • 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
  • OpenParkingYN: Yes
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • GarageYN: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Fireplace(s)
  • LaundryFeatures: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry in Utility Room, In Hall
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, None, Septic Available, Water Available
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Schools

  • High School: Merkel
  • Junior High Dist: Merkel ISD

Lot Info

  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Lot Features: Acreage, Back Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Other, Pasture, Many Trees
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Area: 5.0
  • Parcel Number: R12855
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.0
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 217800.0

Green Features

  • GreenWaterConservation: Gray Water System

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1979

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 16
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3713.0

MLS Schools

  • MiddleOrJuniorSchool: Merkel

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $3,713 $275,270 $60,000 $215,270
2023 $3,379 $265,270 $50,000 $215,270
2022 $3,527 $226,440 $40,000 $186,440
2021 $3,577 $198,180 $30,000 $168,180
2020 $3,388 $182,100 $25,000 $157,100
2019 $3,574 $182,150 $25,000 $157,150
2018 $3,236 $163,230 $15,000 $148,230
2017 $3,203 $163,230 $15,000 $148,230
2016 -- $163,230 $15,000 $148,230
2015 -- $151,140 $15,000 $136,140
2014 -- $118,340 $15,000 $103,340
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/20/2025 07/20/25 Price Changed $274,900 -3.5% $147 / Sq Ft
07/10/2025 07/10/25 For Sale $284,900 -- $152 / Sq Ft
Source: North Texas Real Estate Information Systems (NTREIS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $0 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: North Texas Real Estate Information Systems (NTREIS)

MLS Number: 20995495

North Texas Real Estate Information Systems (NTREIS)

APN: R12855