Is parking easy in Merkel, TX?

As of early 2026, 89% of users say parking is easy

Does Merkel, TX show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 89% of users say there's holiday spirit

Are yards well-kept in Merkel, TX?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say yards are well-kept

Do kids play outside in Merkel, TX?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say kids play outside

Is a car needed in Merkel, TX?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say car is needed

Is Merkel, TX dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say it's dog friendly

Are neighbors friendly in Merkel, TX?

As of early 2026, 62% of users say neighbors are friendly

Would people walk alone at night in Merkel, TX?

As of early 2026, 61% of users say people would walk alone at night

As of early 2026, 55% of users say it's quiet

Do residents of Merkel, TX plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 52% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Merkel, TX walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 38% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is there wildlife in Merkel, TX?

As of early 2026, 38% of users say there's wildlife

Is Merkel, TX walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 36% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Does Merkel, TX have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say there are sidewalks

Are there community events in Merkel, TX?

As of early 2026, 32% of users say there are community events

Are the streets well-lit in Merkel, TX?

As of early 2026, 30% of users say streets are well-lit

What is 306 S 8th estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 306 S 8th in Merkel, TX is $212,900 .

What is the price history for 306 S 8th?

306 S 8th in Merkel, TX last sold in June 2020.

Is Merkel a buyer's or seller's market?

Merkel is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What do residents say about Merkel?

Residents describe Merkel, TX as easy to park in, well-kept, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Merkel, TX .

Does 306 S 8th have air conditioning?

Yes, 306 S 8th in Merkel, TX has air conditioning.

Does 306 S 8th have laundry facilities?

Yes, 306 S 8th in Merkel, TX has laundry facilities.

OFF MARKET

$212,900

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,140 sqft (on 0.64 acres)

306 S 8th, Merkel, TX 79536

Est. Refi. Payment $1,483/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$213K

Since last month

$4K (+1.9%)

Since last year

$29K (+15.5%)

Since last sale

$87K (+68.1%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +160% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$214K
August 2026	$213K
July 2026	$210K
June 2026	$208K
May 2026	$207K
April 2026	$204K
March 2026	$195K
February 2026	$194K
January 2026	$189K
2025
December 2025	$188K
November 2025	$186K
October 2025	$188K
September 2025	$187K
August 2025	$185K
July 2025	$186K
June 2025	$184K
May 2025	$183K
April 2025	$182K
March 2025	$178K
February 2025	$176K
January 2025	$171K
2024
December 2024	$172K
November 2024	$173K
October 2024	$174K
September 2024	$173K
August 2024	$176K
July 2024	$175K
June 2024	$176K
May 2024	$176K
April 2024	$175K
March 2024	$175K
February 2024	$173K
January 2024	$170K
2023
December 2023	$169K
November 2023	$168K
October 2023	$172K
September 2023	$172K
August 2023	$173K
July 2023	$173K
June 2023	$172K
May 2023	$172K
April 2023	$171K
March 2023	$168K
February 2023	$163K
January 2023	$163K
2022
December 2022	$164K
November 2022	$166K
October 2022	$166K
September 2022	$166K
August 2022	$165K
July 2022	$165K
June 2022	$165K
May 2022	$164K
April 2022	$162K
March 2022	$159K
February 2022	$155K
January 2022	$155K
2021
December 2021	$156K
November 2021	$154K
October 2021	$150K
September 2021	$147K
August 2021	$146K
July 2021	$145K
June 2021	$140K
May 2021	$138K
April 2021	$134K
March 2021	$133K
February 2021	$132K
January 2021	$131K
2020
December 2020	$131K
November 2020	$130K
October 2020	$129K
September 2020	$129K
August 2020	$128K
July 2020	$128K
June 2020	$127K
May 2020	$130K
April 2020	$88K
March 2020	$89K
February 2020	$92K
January 2020	$87K
2019
December 2019	$91K
November 2019	$90K
October 2019	$101K
September 2019	$100K
August 2019	$102K
July 2019	$105K
June 2019	$107K
May 2019	$93K
April 2019	$93K
March 2019	$101K
February 2019	$95K
January 2019	$97K
2018
December 2018	$94K
November 2018	$90K
October 2018	$89K
September 2018	$89K
August 2018	$94K
July 2018	$93K
June 2018	$88K
May 2018	$85K
April 2018	$87K
March 2018	$83K
February 2018	$88K
January 2018	$88K
2017
December 2017	$80K
November 2017	$80K
October 2017	$83K
September 2017	$84K
August 2017	$81K
July 2017	$82K
June 2017	$82K
May 2017	$87K
April 2017	$86K
March 2017	$84K
February 2017	$83K
January 2017	$83K
2016
December 2016	$81K
November 2016	$81K
October 2016	$80K
September 2016	$82K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
702 S 8th, Merkel, TX	0.22	Single-Family Home	-	02/17/26	3	2	1,734
911 S 5th St, Merkel, TX	0.41	Single-Family Home	-	07/02/26	3	2	2,241
601 Oak, Merkel, TX	0.46	Single-Family Home	-	12/17/25	3	2	1,726
404 Cherry, Merkel, TX	0.41	Single-Family Home	-	04/17/26	3	2	1,405
1002 S 6th, Merkel, TX	0.43	Single-Family Home	-	04/22/26	3	2	1,289
822 Rose St, Merkel, TX	0.46	Single-Family Home	-	03/31/26	3	2	1,696
812 Orange, Merkel, TX	0.35	Single-Family Home	-	12/26/25	3	2	2,560
512 Walnut St, Merkel, TX	0.24	Single-Family Home	-	10/13/25	2	1	810
813 Ash St, Merkel, TX	0.69	Single-Family Home	-	09/13/25	4	2	1,598
S Cherry St, Merkel, TX	0.34	Single-Family Home	-	09/05/25	2	1	1,000

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
702 S 8th, Merkel, TX 79536	0.22	-	3	2	1,734	Recently Sold
512 Walnut St, Merkel, TX 79536	0.24	$155,700	2	1	810	Off Market
91 S 8th St, Merkel, TX 79536	0.31	$543,600	4	2	3,554	Off Market
411 Orange, Merkel, TX 79536	0.30	$118,900	3	2	1,242	Off Market
409 Orange, Merkel, TX 79536	0.30	$63,500	1	1	420	Off Market
S Cherry St, Merkel, TX 79536	0.34	$203,100	2	1	1,000	Off Market
812 Orange, Merkel, TX 79536	0.35	-	3	2	2,560	Recently Sold
Lots 3 10 South St #4, Merkel, TX 79536	0.38	-	-	-	-	Off Market
312 ORANGE, MERKEL, TX 79536	0.39	-	-	-	-	Recently Sold
County Road 304, Merkel, TX 79536	0.43	-	-	-	-	Off Market
404 Cherry, Merkel, TX 79536	0.41	-	3	2	1,405	Recently Sold
911 S 5th St, Merkel, TX 79536	0.41	-	3	2	2,241	Recently Sold

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 306 S 8th.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1983

0.64 acre lot

1,140 sqft

$187/sqft

Garage

About this House

Nice updated brick home sitting on over half an acre in Merkel ISD. Three bedroom, two bath, one car garage. Large divided back yard surrounded with a chain link fence. Storage building. Windows and blinds, appliances, flooring updates. Laundry room has a new sliding barn door adjacent to the dining area. Great location with no backyard neighbors!

306 S 8th, Merkel, TX 79536 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,140 sqft single-family home built in 1983. It last sold for $127,000 on Jun 15, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $212,900, with a rent estimate of $1,611/month.

Home Details for 306 S 8th

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Other, Carpet, Laminate
Interior Details Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Master Bath, PantryCeiling Fan
Security Security System

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionExterior: BrickPorch
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1983
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.64 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 11, 2021 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved
Sep 13, 2021 Source: N/A	Pending	$149,900
Aug 18, 2021 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$149,900
Jun 15, 2020 Source: N/A	Sold	--
May 25, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$130,000
May 9, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$130,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,741	$151,676

Additional Cost

Market trends in Merkel

Last updated July 2026

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Around this home

Merkel Elementary School
PK-5
Public
563 Students
Merkel Independent School District
6/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
My children and I love this school. Their academic expectations are high, the teachers are sensitive and driven, the office staff friendly, and other staff helpful as well. My children do well in this school. There are occassionally problems with peers (as is expected in this age group), but they are quickly resolved. If one of my children is falling behind, I am quickly made aware and the teacher and I work together to get the child back up with the rest of the class. I love this school and I love this town. You will find the friendly small-town atmosphere carries over into the school.
Parent Review
14y ago
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What Locals Say about Merkel

At least 25 Trulia users voted on each feature.

89 % Say parking is easy
89 % Say there's holiday spirit
86 % Say yards are well-kept
76 % Say kids play outside
76 % Say car is needed
64 % Say it's dog friendly
62 % Say neighbors are friendly
61 % Say people would walk alone at night
55 % Say it's quiet
52 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
38 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
38 % Say there's wildlife
36 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
33 % Say there are sidewalks
32 % Say there are community events
30 % Say streets are well-lit

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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Resident
2y ago
"Tweakers can be seen in the local stores. It’s known Merkel has a drug issue. Dogs are often out running in packs."
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Katierheaallen15
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6y ago
"I like the neighborhood and we have 3 dogs. It’s a good quite neighborhood with other dogs but are quiet for the most part."
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Jennifer H.
Resident
6y ago
"I have lived here my whole life pretty much. Everytime I leave I just want to cone back home. The neighborhood is very safe and everybody is friendly. I feel comfortable letting my kids play outside "
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Normajowers
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7y ago
"we all get on the street's and pop firecrackers and have cook out it is fun good night's but I am in the country kinda girl and I won't a home "
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Gloria R.
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8y ago
"I walked my dog off the leash once and a lady came out and threatened to SHOOT it if it happened again. Next time we passed hers were off the leash on the front of her yard. "
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Frequently asked questions about 306 S 8th

What is 306 S 8th estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 306 S 8th in Merkel, TX is $212,900.
What is the price history for 306 S 8th?
306 S 8th in Merkel, TX last sold in June 2020.
Is Merkel a buyer's or seller's market?
Merkel is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What do residents say about Merkel?
Residents describe Merkel, TX as easy to park in, well-kept, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Merkel, TX.
Does 306 S 8th have air conditioning?
Yes, 306 S 8th in Merkel, TX has air conditioning.
Does 306 S 8th have laundry facilities?
Yes, 306 S 8th in Merkel, TX has laundry facilities.