West Texas farm & ranch fenced cross fenced and ready to go for your farm or ranch operation. Located on the south west edge of Jones County, just north of Merkel & northwest of Abilene. A branch of bitter creek runs along the back coastal field. The 146 acres is split by the county road, making it easy to move, sort cattle and horses between pastures. Mix of brush, established coastal, and cultivation, this is a truly unique West Texas property with lots of potential. Home is about 2200 sq ft slab and brick construction 3 bedroom 2 bath home. The entire garage was converted into a huge kitchen with granite countertops, island, and lots of counter space. Updated bathrooms, water heater about 4 years old, HVAC about 3 years old. Water line from well to house was replaced and all internal plumbing updated in 2023. Barn, pipe pens to sort out of, & squeeze chute. Tank on east side of property, large storage building, and storm cellar.
The median home value in Merkel, TX is $147,700. This is lower than the county median home value of $181,800. The national median home value is $338,100. The average price of homes sold in Merkel, TX is $147,700. Approximately 59.26% of Merkel homes are owned, compared to 16.88% rented, while 23.86% are vacant. Merkel real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you see a property you’re interested in, contact a Merkel real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
Merkel, Texas has a population of 2,290. Merkel is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 44.61% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 32.4%.
The median household income in Merkel, Texas is $53,681. The median household income for the surrounding county is $57,811 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Merkel is 33.3 years.
The average high temperature in July is 94.1 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 30.7 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 26.4 inches per year, with 3.5 inches of snow per year.