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 648 FM 126 estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 648 FM 126 in Merkel, TX is $665,100 .

What is the price history for 648 FM 126?

648 FM 126 in Merkel, TX last sold in March 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 .

How big is the lot at 648 FM 126?

The lot at 648 FM 126 in Merkel, TX is about 7.4 acres .

Does 648 FM 126 have a garage?

Yes, 648 FM 126 in Merkel, TX has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$665,100

Trulia Estimate

1 Bed
1 Bath
4,098 sqft (on 7.36 acres)

648 FM 126, Merkel, TX 79536

Est. Refi. Payment $4,532/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$665K

Since last month

$4K (+0.6%)

Since last year

$42K (+6.7%)

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 +175% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$665K
August 2026	$665K
July 2026	$661K
June 2026	$650K
May 2026	$642K
April 2026	$637K
March 2026	$623K
February 2026	$617K
January 2026	$604K
2025
December 2025	$616K
November 2025	$607K
October 2025	$619K
September 2025	$619K
August 2025	$623K
July 2025	$641K
June 2025	$638K
May 2025	$642K
April 2025	$628K
March 2025	$617K
February 2025	$633K
January 2025	$626K
2024
December 2024	$631K
November 2024	$641K
October 2024	$625K
September 2024	$622K
August 2024	$627K
July 2024	$627K
June 2024	$633K
May 2024	$626K
April 2024	$616K
March 2024	$614K
February 2024	$604K
January 2024	$595K
2023
December 2023	$602K
November 2023	$604K
October 2023	$617K
September 2023	$607K
August 2023	$595K
July 2023	$608K
June 2023	$612K
May 2023	$613K
April 2023	$614K
March 2023	$614K
February 2023	$624K
January 2023	$601K
2022
December 2022	$589K
November 2022	$603K
October 2022	$611K
September 2022	$615K
August 2022	$610K
July 2022	$607K
June 2022	$600K
May 2022	$595K
April 2022	$586K
March 2022	$569K
February 2022	$576K
January 2022	$636K
2021
December 2021	$649K
November 2021	$635K
October 2021	$636K
September 2021	$620K
August 2021	$636K
July 2021	$649K
June 2021	$641K
May 2021	$282K
April 2021	$278K
March 2021	$262K
February 2021	$270K
January 2021	$271K
2020
December 2020	$270K
November 2020	$275K
October 2020	$276K
September 2020	$281K
August 2020	$300K
July 2020	$273K
June 2020	$269K
May 2020	$263K
April 2020	$268K
March 2020	$262K
February 2020	$235K
January 2020	$229K
2019
December 2019	$230K
November 2019	$231K
October 2019	$245K
September 2019	$252K
August 2019	$254K
July 2019	$239K
June 2019	$222K
May 2019	$206K
April 2019	$214K
March 2019	$218K
February 2019	$198K
January 2019	$208K
2018
December 2018	$219K
November 2018	$230K
October 2018	$232K
September 2018	$231K
August 2018	$232K
July 2018	$238K
June 2018	$228K
May 2018	$231K
April 2018	$207K
March 2018	$212K
February 2018	$214K
January 2018	$215K
2017
December 2017	$214K
November 2017	$207K
October 2017	$199K
September 2017	$231K
August 2017	$215K
July 2017	$212K
June 2017	$216K
May 2017	$229K
April 2017	$240K
March 2017	$234K
February 2017	$218K
January 2017	$220K
2016
December 2016	$239K
November 2016	$255K
October 2016	$262K
September 2016	$242K

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
103 Orange, Merkel, TX	1.30	Single-Family Home	-	10/27/25	2	1	1,263
1608 County Road 401, Merkel, TX	1.78	Single-Family Home	-	10/23/25	2	1	1,036
1506 N 3rd, Merkel, TX	2.09	Single-Family Home	-	07/02/26	2	1	936
2366 FM 1235, Merkel, TX	2.32	Single-Family Home	-	08/10/26	5	3	2,640
1107 N 4th, Merkel, TX	2.04	Single-Family Home	-	05/18/26	3	1	936
402 Marion, Merkel, TX	2.02	Single-Family Home	-	02/04/26	3	2	1,344
149 Davis Ln, Merkel, TX	2.37	Single-Family Home	-	04/24/26	3	1.5	1,200
519 Wimberly Rd, Merkel, TX	2.48	Single-Family Home	-	04/06/26	5	3.5	4,760
595 Wimberly Rd, Merkel, TX	2.53	Single-Family Home	-	07/28/26	3	3	2,100
512 Yucca, Merkel, TX	2.66	Single-Family Home	-	08/14/26	2	1	1,344

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
524 FM 126, Merkel, TX 79536	0.35	$307,000	4	3	2,848	Off Market
864 FM 126, Merkel, TX 79536	0.49	$220,500	3	2	1,712	Off Market
407 FM 126, Merkel, TX 79536	0.68	$275,100	3	2	1,404	Off Market
315 FM 126, Merkel, TX 79536	0.83	$299,999	3	2	1,551	For Sale
1033 FM 126, Merkel, TX 79536	0.82	$418,300	4	2.5	2,230	Off Market
300 FM 126, Merkel, TX 79536	0.87	$895,000	4	3	3,300	For Sale
1072 FM 126, Merkel, TX 79536	0.96	$189,600	3	3	2,554	Off Market
Lot 29 Country Club Dr, Merkel, TX 79536	1.03	-	-	-	-	Off Market
Mystic Dr, Merkel, TX 79536	1.08	-	-	-	-	Recently Sold
1102 Bettis, Merkel, TX 79536	1.14	$315,300	4	2	2,090	Off Market
Lot 36 Country Club Dr, Merkel, TX 79536	1.15	-	-	-	-	Off Market
Lot 38 Country Club Dr, Merkel, TX 79536	1.16	-	-	-	-	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 1938

7.36 acre lot

4,098 sqft

$162/sqft

Garage

About this House

Beautiful home located on the outskirts of Merkel, TX. Conveniently near a grocery store and the freeway.
This beautiful home has 1 bed/ 1 bath with a front porch. Comes with a fridge, stove, and AC.

Owner pays all utilities, however wifi is not included. Small pets allowed under certain conditions. House is located behind main home. Parking is available next to the home. Month to month rental agreement.

648 FM 126, Merkel, TX 79536 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 4,098 sqft single-family home built in 1938. It last sold for $0 on Mar 15, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $665,100, with a rent estimate of $1,347/month.

Home Details for 648 FM 126

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: TileExterior: Brick
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Off Street, Garage

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1938
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7.36 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 15, 2022 Source: NTREIS #14733454	Sold	--
Feb 18, 2022 Source: NTREIS #14733454	Pending	$599,000
Jan 30, 2022 Source: NTREIS #14733454	Contingent	$599,000
Jan 4, 2022 Source: NTREIS #14733454	Listed For Sale	$599,000
Jan 1, 2022 Source: NTREIS #14608496	ListingRemoved	$649,000
Jun 25, 2021 Source: NTREIS #14608496	Listed For Sale	$649,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$8,626	$701,355

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 648 FM 126

What is 648 FM 126 estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 648 FM 126 in Merkel, TX is $665,100.
What is the price history for 648 FM 126?
648 FM 126 in Merkel, TX last sold in March 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.
How big is the lot at 648 FM 126?
The lot at 648 FM 126 in Merkel, TX is about 7.4 acres.
Does 648 FM 126 have a garage?
Yes, 648 FM 126 in Merkel, TX has a garage.