# 1256 County Road 401, Merkel, TX 79536 > **TL;DR:** commercial, $1,900,000 ($144/sqft), built 2020, 13,200 sqft. > A/C. Est. $10,161/mo. ## Property at a Glance | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Price | $1,900,000 | | Price/sqft | $144 | | Square Feet | 13,200 | | Year Built | 2020 | | Lot Size | 2,330,939 sqft (53.51 acres) | | Stories | 2 | | Property Type | Commercial (Other) | | Status | Active | | Days on Market | 0 | ## Estimated Monthly Costs | Category | Amount | |----------|--------| | Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $9,607 | | Estimated Insurance | $554 | | **Total** | **$10,161** | ## Key Amenities - A/C ## Property Highlights - Built in 2020 - 53.51 acre lot - 2 stories ## Description ### Agent Description WILL LOOK AT ALL OFFERS! With 7 active water wells, pumps in place, and 2 large tanks that have been properly maintained, offer accessible fishing this site provides a rare level of infrastructure for industrial, agricultural, hospitality, or residential style operations. Some Brazos River Basin water rights may also convey! Positioned on 53 acres and offering nearly 13,000 square feet across two fully insulated buildings, multiple outbuildings, this property is one of the most versatile commercial opportunities available in West Texas. 3-phase power can easily be installed. Large high-voltage lines cross the edge of the property, with the possibility of extremely heavy power. The possibilities here are truly endless. The larger building features expansive shop space, spray foam insulation throughout, and a fully equipped commercial kitchen complete with commercial stove, ovens, fridge vent, fryer, 3 bay sink, and ice maker ideal for a restaurant, catering operation, or event driven business. With its partial second floor, deluxe bathroom, and well built living quarters, could also be converted into a large shared living facility, abundant water access and ample parking. The smaller building includes wash bays and several garage doors, making it a natural fit for automotive services, equipment or animal washing, detailing, fabrication, or industrial support operations. Both buildings include luxury living quarters and bathrooms, offering flexibility. A custom built heavy duty electric elevator services the second floor of the main building, allowing easy lifting of anything. The upstairs area is engineered to support substantial weight perfect for storage, workspace, etc. Outside, the property includes multiple extra tall carports capable of sheltering 20+ vehicles or RVs, not including interior parking. Yard is asphalt millings and offers parking for trucks, heavy equipment, etc. Additional outbuildings provide more flexibility. Buyer to verify measurements. ## Location - **Address:** 1256 County Road 401, Merkel, TX 79536 - **County:** Taylor - **Coordinates:** 32.49098, -100.020171 - **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=32.49098,-100.020171 ## Virtual Tour & Media - **Video Tour:** https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/ntreis/21299444 ## Listing Agent - **Name:** Tommy Simons - **Brokerage:** Tommy Simons (office) - **Phone:** 325-721-8800 - **Broker Phone:** 325-721-8800 - **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://listings.listhub.net/pages/NTREIS/21299444/?channel=propsimple) ## Photos ![1256 County Road 401 - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/35f76adb2a2859ee2264edd9a6ee1358l-f3627411827r.jpg) ![1256 County Road 401 - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/35f76adb2a2859ee2264edd9a6ee1358l-f3134973776r.jpg) ![1256 County Road 401 - Photo 3](http://lh.rdcpix.com/35f76adb2a2859ee2264edd9a6ee1358l-f2346462818r.jpg) ![1256 County Road 401 - Photo 4](http://lh.rdcpix.com/35f76adb2a2859ee2264edd9a6ee1358l-f1650366013r.jpg) ![1256 County Road 401 - 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Photo 35](http://lh.rdcpix.com/35f76adb2a2859ee2264edd9a6ee1358l-f4256822806r.jpg) ![1256 County Road 401 - Photo 36](http://lh.rdcpix.com/35f76adb2a2859ee2264edd9a6ee1358l-f837057694r.jpg) ![1256 County Road 401 - Photo 37](http://lh.rdcpix.com/35f76adb2a2859ee2264edd9a6ee1358l-f636817856r.jpg) ![1256 County Road 401 - Photo 38](http://lh.rdcpix.com/35f76adb2a2859ee2264edd9a6ee1358l-f2067022836r.jpg) ![1256 County Road 401 - Photo 39](http://lh.rdcpix.com/35f76adb2a2859ee2264edd9a6ee1358l-f3015839808r.jpg) ![1256 County Road 401 - Photo 40](http://lh.rdcpix.com/35f76adb2a2859ee2264edd9a6ee1358l-f2130290654r.jpg) --- **MLS#:** 21299444 | **Updated:** 2026-09-25 **Source:** listhub *Copyright © 2026 North Texas Real Estate Information Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.* [View on PropertySimple](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/1256-county-road-401-merkel-tx-79536-21299444) --- ## Structured Data ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "RealEstateListing", "@id": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/1256-county-road-401-merkel-tx-79536-21299444#listing", "url": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/1256-county-road-401-merkel-tx-79536-21299444", "name": "1256 County Road 401, Merkel, TX 79536", "description": "WILL LOOK AT ALL OFFERS! With 7 active water wells, pumps in place, and 2 large tanks that have been properly maintained, offer accessible fishing this site provides a rare level of infrastructure for industrial, agricultural, hospitality, or residential style operations. Some Brazos River Basin water rights may also convey! 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