
17142 County Road 496 Merkel, TX 79536
Estimated payment $1,831/month
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
Coldwell Banker Apex, REALTORS Brokerage Phone: 325-669-1667 License #0549042 Listed on: 07/10/2025

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
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 |
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 |
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Grant Deed | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Closed | $0 | No Value Available |
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