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 5 Palmer estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 5 Palmer in Merkel, TX is $189,400 .

What is the price history for 5 Palmer?

5 Palmer in Merkel, TX last sold in August 2022.

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 5 Palmer have air conditioning?

Yes, 5 Palmer in Merkel, TX has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 5 Palmer?

The lot at 5 Palmer in Merkel, TX is about 0.19 acres (8,451 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$189,400

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,374 sqft

5 Palmer, Merkel, TX 79536

Est. Refi. Payment $1,354/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$189K

Since last month

$2K (+1%)

Since last year

$14K (+8%)

Since last sale

$141K (+287.6%)

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 +146% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$190K
August 2026	$189K
July 2026	$188K
June 2026	$189K
May 2026	$187K
April 2026	$183K
March 2026	$176K
February 2026	$176K
January 2026	$174K
2025
December 2025	$173K
November 2025	$171K
October 2025	$173K
September 2025	$176K
August 2025	$176K
July 2025	$176K
June 2025	$175K
May 2025	$175K
April 2025	$171K
March 2025	$169K
February 2025	$168K
January 2025	$166K
2024
December 2024	$169K
November 2024	$170K
October 2024	$171K
September 2024	$170K
August 2024	$170K
July 2024	$170K
June 2024	$171K
May 2024	$173K
April 2024	$167K
March 2024	$162K
February 2024	$153K
January 2024	$150K
2023
December 2023	$153K
November 2023	$152K
October 2023	$150K
September 2023	$148K
August 2023	$145K
July 2023	$148K
June 2023	$149K
May 2023	$149K
April 2023	$149K
March 2023	$149K
February 2023	$151K
January 2023	$148K
2022
December 2022	$146K
November 2022	$148K
October 2022	$148K
September 2022	$147K
August 2022	$146K
July 2022	$142K
June 2022	$138K
May 2022	$137K
April 2022	$135K
March 2022	$132K
February 2022	$128K
January 2022	$127K
2021
December 2021	$125K
November 2021	$124K
October 2021	$124K
September 2021	$123K
August 2021	$123K
July 2021	$125K
June 2021	$128K
May 2021	$136K
April 2021	$133K
March 2021	$120K
February 2021	$116K
January 2021	$103K
2020
December 2020	$102K
November 2020	$102K
October 2020	$101K
September 2020	$100K
August 2020	$99K
July 2020	$99K
June 2020	$96K
May 2020	$92K
April 2020	$91K
March 2020	$92K
February 2020	$91K
January 2020	$90K
2019
December 2019	$90K
November 2019	$85K
October 2019	$101K
September 2019	$102K
August 2019	$98K
July 2019	$100K
June 2019	$100K
May 2019	$92K
April 2019	$94K
March 2019	$95K
February 2019	$93K
January 2019	$89K
2018
December 2018	$91K
November 2018	$91K
October 2018	$90K
September 2018	$89K
August 2018	$91K
July 2018	$92K
June 2018	$89K
May 2018	$87K
April 2018	$86K
March 2018	$85K
February 2018	$87K
January 2018	$89K
2017
December 2017	$87K
November 2017	$86K
October 2017	$82K
September 2017	$85K
August 2017	$85K
July 2017	$83K
June 2017	$82K
May 2017	$86K
April 2017	$86K
March 2017	$84K
February 2017	$88K
January 2017	$85K
2016
December 2016	$88K
November 2016	$87K
October 2016	$86K
September 2016	$77K

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
9 Palmer, Merkel, TX	0.05	Single-Family Home	-	02/06/26	3	1	1,025
702 Avondale, Merkel, TX	0.07	Single-Family Home	-	12/08/25	4	1	1,325
1504 Sunset St, Merkel, TX	0.27	Single-Family Home	-	03/06/26	3	1.5	1,470
1027 Avondale, Merkel, TX	0.27	Single-Family Home	-	01/27/26	3	2	1,376
1502 Sunset St, Merkel, TX	0.29	Single-Family Home	-	04/22/26	3	1.5	1,731
11 Bowie Ct, Merkel, TX	0.16	Single-Family Home	-	11/25/25	4	2	2,206
512 Yucca, Merkel, TX	0.53	Single-Family Home	-	08/14/26	2	1	1,344
1406 Herring, Merkel, TX	0.36	Single-Family Home	-	06/11/26	3	3	1,824
507 Lois, Merkel, TX	0.33	Single-Family Home	-	09/17/25	2	1	960
507 Lois #191, Merkel, TX	0.33	Single-Family Home	-	09/12/25	2	1	960

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
9 Palmer, Merkel, TX 79536	0.05	-	3	1	1,025	Recently Sold
4 Palmer, Merkel, TX 79536	0.02	$163,700	3	1	1,084	Off Market
702 Avondale, Merkel, TX 79536	0.07	-	4	1	1,325	Recently Sold
609 Avondale, Merkel, TX 79536	0.11	$209,400	3	1	1,455	Off Market
1523 Heath, Merkel, TX 79536	0.13	$233,600	4	3	2,000	Off Market
1528 Sunset St, Merkel, TX 79536	0.13	$191,200	3	1.5	1,066	Off Market
10 Pioneer Ct, Merkel, TX 79536	0.14	$163,100	3	1	1,000	Off Market
903 Avondale, Merkel, TX 79536	0.15	$174,000	2	1	934	Off Market
11 Bowie Ct, Merkel, TX 79536	0.16	-	4	2	2,206	Recently Sold
1 Bowie Ct, Merkel, TX 79536	0.17	$304,000	3	2	1,799	Off Market
1513 Sunset St, Merkel, TX 79536	0.20	$220,000	3	2	1,494	Off Market
1024 Avondale, Merkel, TX 79536	0.25	$331,500	3	2	1,912	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1981

1,374 sqft

$138/sqft

About this House

<br/><br/>Brokered And Advertised By: Joe Lopez, REALTORS<br/>Listing Agent: Joe Lopez

5 Palmer, Merkel, TX 79536 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,374 sqft single-family home built in 1981. It last sold for $0 on Aug 18, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $189,400, with a rent estimate of $1,524/month.

Home Details for 5 Palmer

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Additional StorageStorage
Heating & Cooling Cooling System: Central
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: BrickPatio
Parking & Garage Parking: Carport

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1981
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8459 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 18, 2022 Source: NTREIS #20101323	Sold	--
Aug 3, 2022 Source: NTREIS #20101323	Pending	$145,000
Jul 23, 2022 Source: NTREIS #20101323	Contingent	$145,000
Jul 14, 2022 Source: NTREIS #20101323	Listed For Sale	$145,000
Aug 16, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$35,770
Aug 1, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$35,770 Price decreased by 13%
Jun 27, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$40,880 Price decreased by 11%
May 3, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$45,990 Price decreased by 10%
Mar 29, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$51,100
Aug 13, 2008 Source: N/A	Sold	--

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,474	$162,371

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
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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.
Resident
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 5 Palmer

What is 5 Palmer estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 5 Palmer in Merkel, TX is $189,400.
What is the price history for 5 Palmer?
5 Palmer in Merkel, TX last sold in August 2022.
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 5 Palmer have air conditioning?
Yes, 5 Palmer in Merkel, TX has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 5 Palmer?
The lot at 5 Palmer in Merkel, TX is about 0.19 acres (8,451 sq ft).