




13558 County Road 440, Merkel, TX, 79536
About This Home
Motivated Sellers - Turnkey property just outside Merkel with water already in place and a brand new 2024 home, properties like this are getting harder to find. Whether you’re looking for a weekend place, a manageable setup for a few animals, or a future larger homesite, this one is ready to go from day one. The property features both coop water and a water well, giving you flexibility and long-term peace of mind. The newly built home offers a clean, efficient living space that works great as a primary residence, guest house, or temporary home while you build something larger. It also offers strong Airbnb potential or an easy lock-and-leave weekend escape for buyers coming in from Dallas or surrounding areas. The acreage is usable and open, making it ideal for horses, a small cattle operation, or simply enjoying the space and privacy of country living. Located a short drive from Abilene, you get the convenience of town with the freedom of owning your own land. Properties with this combination of size, water, and improvements don’t come available often, especially at this price point. If you’ve been waiting for something you can actually use immediately without a long list of projects, this is it. Land and agricultural financing options are well-suited for this property, offering competitive interest rates for qualified buyers.
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2024
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Detached
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Disposal,Gas Oven
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Open Floorplan
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 400 sqft
Living Room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 1 x 1
Master Bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 1 x 1
Property
Details
- Parcel number: R538980
- Attached to another structure: Yes
- Exclusions: Refrigerator
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 10 Acres
- Features: Acreage
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel,Open
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Hail
- Drought
- Inland Flooding
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Wildfire
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Lightning
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Texas Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $758 | $9,096 |
| Home Insurance * | $181 | $2,172 |
| Property Taxes | $150 | $1,800 |
| Electricity | $238 | $2,859 |
| Total | $1,327 | $15,924 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Texas FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | Listed for sale | $150,000 |
| 2026-07-03 | Pending sale | $150,000 |
| 2026-06-04 | Contingent | $150,000 |
| 2026-06-04 | Listed for sale | $150,000 |
| 2026-06-03 | Listing removed | $249,985 |
| 2026-05-06 | Listed for sale | $249,985 |
| 2026-05-05 | Listing removed | $254,976 |
| 2026-04-17 | Price change | $254,976 |
| 2026-03-02 | Price change | $259,976 |
| 2026-02-10 | Price change | $264,976 |
| 2026-01-21 | Listed for sale | $270,000 |
| 2023-10-11 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-09-15 | Price change | $250,000 |
| 2023-09-10 | Listed for sale | $255,000 |
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