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 809 S 1st estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 809 S 1st in Merkel, TX is $116,800 .

What is the price history for 809 S 1st?

809 S 1st in Merkel, TX last sold in October 2009.

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 809 S 1st?

The lot at 809 S 1st in Merkel, TX is about 0.50 acres (21,797 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$116,800

Trulia Estimate

Studio
1 Bath
890 sqft (on 0.50 acres)

809 S 1st, Merkel, TX 79536

Est. Refi. Payment $905/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$117K

Since last month

$8K (-6.2%)

Since last year

$40K (+52%)

Since last sale

$102K (+664.9%)

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 +166% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
October 2026	$117K
September 2026	$112K
August 2026	$125K
July 2026	$111K
June 2026	$108K
May 2026	$111K
April 2026	$103K
March 2026	$79K
February 2026	$73K
2025
September 2025	$77K
2023
March 2023	$42K
February 2023	$39K
January 2023	$42K
2022
December 2022	$40K
October 2022	$42K
September 2022	$43K
August 2022	$45K
July 2022	$48K
June 2022	$52K
May 2022	$51K
April 2022	$50K
March 2022	$49K
February 2022	$45K
January 2022	$46K
2021
September 2021	$46K
August 2021	$47K
July 2021	$50K
June 2021	$55K
May 2021	$61K
April 2021	$67K
March 2021	$68K
February 2021	$67K
January 2021	$62K
2020
December 2020	$59K
November 2020	$57K
October 2020	$51K
August 2020	$37K
July 2020	$35K
June 2020	$38K
May 2020	$37K
April 2020	$35K
March 2020	$33K
February 2020	$29K
January 2020	$32K
2019
December 2019	$30K
November 2019	$31K
September 2019	$34K
August 2019	$41K
July 2019	$43K
June 2019	$42K
May 2019	$41K
April 2019	$39K
March 2019	$40K
February 2019	$40K
January 2019	$40K
2018
December 2018	$41K
November 2018	$40K
October 2018	$42K
September 2018	$40K
August 2018	$42K
July 2018	$42K
June 2018	$44K
May 2018	$40K
April 2018	$40K
March 2018	$39K
February 2018	$39K
January 2018	$36K
2017
December 2017	$35K
November 2017	$36K
October 2017	$39K
September 2017	$41K
August 2017	$40K
July 2017	$40K
June 2017	$43K
May 2017	$42K
April 2017	$42K
March 2017	$43K
February 2017	$43K
January 2017	$41K
2016
December 2016	$49K
November 2016	$47K
October 2016	$44K

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
111 Rose, Merkel, TX	0.09	Single-Family Home	-	07/31/26	2	2	892
512 Walnut St, Merkel, TX	0.36	Single-Family Home	-	10/13/25	2	1	810
1506 N 3rd, Merkel, TX	0.61	Single-Family Home	-	07/02/26	2	1	936
512 Yucca, Merkel, TX	0.49	Single-Family Home	-	08/14/26	2	1	1,344
612 N 2nd, Merkel, TX	0.19	Single-Family Home	-	09/22/26	3	2	1,911
911 S 5th St, Merkel, TX	0.32	Single-Family Home	-	07/02/26	3	2	2,241
404 Cherry, Merkel, TX	0.23	Single-Family Home	-	04/17/26	3	2	1,405
1107 N 4th, Merkel, TX	0.38	Single-Family Home	-	05/18/26	3	1	936
702 S 8th, Merkel, TX	0.48	Single-Family Home	-	02/17/26	3	2	1,734
601 Oak, Merkel, TX	0.40	Single-Family Home	-	12/17/25	3	2	1,726

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
801 S 1st, Merkel, TX 79536	0.02	$87,200	Studio	1	432	Off Market
105 Cherry, Merkel, TX 79536	0.02	$99,500	2	1	776	Off Market
811 S 1st, Merkel, TX 79536	0.02	$181,600	3	2	1,592	Off Market
108 Orange, Merkel, TX 79536	0.03	-	6	1	2,108	Off Market
107 Cherry, Merkel, TX 79536	0.03	$111,500	2	1	840	Off Market
107 Cherry Street, Merkel, TX 79536	0.03	$597,400	9	6	7,540	Off Market
802 S 2nd, Merkel, TX 79536	0.04	-	2	2	952	Off Market
111 Cherry, Merkel, TX 79536	0.04	$151,100	Studio	1	1,397	Off Market
110 Cherry, Merkel, TX 79536	0.05	$155,000	2	1	957	For Sale
106 Cherry, Merkel, TX 79536	0.06	$138,900	2	1.5	952	For Sale
S 1st, Merkel, TX 79536	0.06	$234,300	Studio	-	-	Off Market
S 1st, Merkel, TX 79536	0.06	-	Studio	-	-	Off Market
S 1st, Merkel, TX 79536	0.06	-	Studio	-	-	Off Market
107 Orange, Merkel, TX 79536	0.06	$145,100	Studio	1	1,352	Off Market
201 Cherry, Merkel, TX 79536	0.07	-	-	-	-	Off Market
111 Orange, Merkel, TX 79536	0.07	$148,400	Studio	1	1,484	Off Market
801 S 2nd, Merkel, TX 79536	0.07	$98,000	Studio	2	1,120	Off Market
7 Taylor, Merkel, TX 79536	0.08	-	-	-	-	Off Market
10 Taylor, Merkel, TX 79536	0.08	-	-	1	784	Off Market
12 Taylor, Merkel, TX 79536	0.08	-	-	-	-	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1934

0.5 acre lot

890 sqft

$131/sqft

About this House

This single-family home is located at 809 S 1st, Merkel, TX. 809 S 1st is in Merkel, TX and in ZIP code 79536. This property has 1 bathroom and approximately 890 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.50 acres and was built in 1934.

809 S 1st, Merkel, TX 79536 is a studio, 1 bathroom, 890 sqft single-family home built in 1934. It was last sold on Oct 2, 2009. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $116,800, with a rent estimate of $1,646/month.

Home Details for 809 S 1st

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: WallHeating Fuel: Wall
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Built UpExterior: Wood

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1934
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.50 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 2, 2009 Source: N/A	Sold	--

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$487	$24,794

Additional Cost

Market trends in Merkel

Last updated August 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.
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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
Resident
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 809 S 1st

What is 809 S 1st estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 809 S 1st in Merkel, TX is $116,800.
What is the price history for 809 S 1st?
809 S 1st in Merkel, TX last sold in October 2009.
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 809 S 1st?
The lot at 809 S 1st in Merkel, TX is about 0.50 acres (21,797 sq ft).