1506 S 5th St, Merkel, TX, 79536
About This Home
Proposed new construction Barndominium by Red Oak Custom Builders, conveniently located right across from Merkel schools. Wonderful open floorplan with 3 Bedrooms & 2 Bathrooms built on a 9ft plate. Builder's plans for the home - Electric FP in living room, kitchen to have painted cabinetry, granite on counters, gorgeous walnut butcher block on island, & SS appliances (range, microwave, dishwasher). Spacious utility room. The primary bedroom ensuite has a tub, separate tiled shower, and 2-sink vanity with granite counters. LVP flooring in main living areas, carpet in bedrooms. Foam insulation. Class 4 metal roof. Great covered porches, front & back. Metal privacy fence. Landscaping to include sod in front & back and two trees, one in front, one in back. Wise camera system with 2 cameras & ring doorbell. Builder warranty. Builder's finish out plans may change and-or buyer has the opportunity to choose finishes and make some changes at this point, within builder's allowances. Note: Lot size approx since this is part of a larger lot. All room sizes approximate.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2026
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
- Construction materials: Metal Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Barndominium,Detached
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Electric Range,Electric Water Heater,Disposal,Microwave
Bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Split Bedrooms
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Bedroom
- Features: Split Bedrooms
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- High Speed Internet,Kitchen Island,Open Floorplan,Pantry,Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet,Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric,Living Room
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central,Electric
- Cooling features: Central Air,Ceiling Fan(s),Electric
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 1,664 sqft
Living Room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Fireplace
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Master Bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Dual Sinks,En Suite Bathroom,Garden Tub/Roman Tub,Separate Shower,Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 16 x 15
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 1008024
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced,Metal,Privacy
Lot
- Lot size: 10,236 sqft
- Features: Interior Lot
Parking
- Parking features: Asphalt,Other
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
- Lightning
- Winter Weather
- Drought
- Heat Wave
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
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 | $1,542 | $18,504 |
| Home Insurance * | $368 | $4,416 |
| Property Taxes | $317 | $3,804 |
| Electricity | $238 | $2,859 |
| Total | $2,465 | $29,580 |
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
Price Per Sq Ft
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Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-13 | Price change | $305,000 |
| 2026-02-16 | Listed for sale | $300,000 |
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