# 1175 FM 126, Merkel, TX 79536

> **TL;DR:** 3bd/2ba single family, $399,900 ($221/sqft), built 1972, 1,808 sqft.
> Fireplace, A/C, 4-car garage. Est. $2,139/mo.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $399,900 |
| Price/sqft | $221 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 full |
| Square Feet | 1,808 |
| Year Built | 1972 |
| Lot Size | 43,560 sqft (1.00 acres) |
| Stories | 1 |
| Garage | 4-car |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | Active |
| Days on Market | 0 |

## Why This Home Stands Out

- **Large Garage** - 4-car garage

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $2,022 |
| Estimated Insurance | $117 |
| **Total** | **$2,139** |

## Nearby Schools

- **Elementary:** Merkel
- **Middle:** Merkel
- **High:** Merkel

## Key Amenities

- Fireplace
- A/C
- 4-car garage

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1972
- 1.00 acre lot
- Fireplace

## Description

### Agent Description
Fantastic and spacious country-style home offering plenty of room, comfort, and flexibility on a 1-acre lot! The main home features a wonderful open-concept design with spacious living, dining, and kitchen areas, creating the perfect space for entertaining and everyday living. The inviting living area features a great fireplace, while the fresh, stylish kitchen boasts beautiful quartz countertops and plenty of workspace. Generously sized bedrooms include a spacious primary suite with a private ensuite bath. A convenient 2-car garage completes the main home. And there's even more! The property includes a guest house featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 living areas, 2 dining areas, and its own 2-car garage-perfect for guests, extended family, or additional living space. All of this sits on a large 1-acre lot in a great school district. This is country-style living with all the space and amenities you've been looking for!

## Location

- **Address:** 1175 FM 126, Merkel, TX 79536
- **County:** Taylor
- **Neighborhood:** A0072 SUR 148 Grimes County School
- **Coordinates:** 32.48442, -100.009699
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=32.48442,-100.009699

## Virtual Tour & Media

- **Video Tour:** https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/ntreis/21405468

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** John Stevens
- **Brokerage:** Abilene Diamond Properties
- **Broker Phone:** 325-725-1060
- **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1175-FM-126_Merkel_TX_79536_M83894-96715?f=listhub&s=NTREIS&m=21405468&c=propsimple)

## Photos

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**MLS#:** 21405468 | **Updated:** 2026-10-22
**Source:** listhub

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