(832) 698-4732 info@metrorea.com
Traffic Dashboard
Home
  • Cash Offer
  • Home
  • Search
    • All Homes
    • Featured Listings
    • Search Houston
    • Search Austin
  • Selling
    • Selling Process
    • Home Valuation
    • Sold Properties
  • Buying
    • Buying Process
    • Mortgage Calculator
  • Communities
  • About
    • Learn More
    • Meet the Team
    • Career Opportunities
    • Testimonials
  • Articles
  • Contact
Traffic Dashboard
James Cook
(832) 698-4732 info@metrorea.com
  • Houston
    14910 Timberlark Drive
    Houston, TX 77070
    INFO@METROREA.COM
  • Austin Tx
    Austin, TX
Main Website Footer
Main Website Footer
Local Guide
  • Search by City
  • Search by Subdivision
  • Search by Zip
  • Search by Area
Legal
  • Privacy
  • Terms
  • DMCA
  • Accessibility
  • Fair Housing
Account
  • Dashboard
  • Logout
  • Login
Metro Realty Advisors - Footer Logo
©2026 Metro Realty Advisors. All rights reserved.
Website built by CloseHack.
  • Texas Real Estate Commission Consumer Protection Notice
California Regional Multiple Listing Service

The multiple listing data appearing on this website, or contained in reports produced therefrom, is owned and copyrighted by California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. ("CRMLS") and is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Information provided is for viewer's personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties the viewer may be interested in purchasing. All listing data, including but not limited to square footage and lot size is believed to be accurate, but the listing Agent, listing Broker and CRMLS and its affiliates do not warrant or guarantee such accuracy. The viewer should independently verify the listed data prior to making any decisions based on such information by personal inspection and/or contacting a real estate professional.

Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of the most recent time synced and /or other sources. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information

Houston Association of Realtors

The information being provided by Houston Association of REALTORS, Inc. is for the consumer's personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Any information relating to real estate for sale referenced on this web site comes from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program of the Houston Association of REALTORS, Inc. This web site may reference real estate listing(s) held by a brokerage firm other than the broker and/or agent who owns this web site.

The accuracy of all information, regardless of source, including but not limited to open house information, square footages and lot sizes, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be personally verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals. The data contained herein is copyrighted by Houston Realtors Information Service, Inc. and is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Any unauthorized dissemination of this information is in violation of copyright laws and is strictly prohibited.

Copyright 2022 Houston Association of REALTORS, Inc. All rights reserved.

Central Texas Multiple Listing Service

Central Texas MLS | Four Rivers Association of REALTORS® All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Neither listing broker(s) or information provider(s) shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints and shall be held totally harmless. Listing(s) information is provided for consumer's personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange program of the Multiple Listing Service. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Metro Realty Advisors may be marked with the Internet Data Exchange logo and detailed information about those properties will include the name of the listing broker(s) when required by the MLS. Copyright ©2022 All rights reserved.

Austin Board of Realtors

The information being provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Based on information from the Austin Board of REALTORS®. Neither the Board nor ACTRIS guarantees or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. All data is provided "AS IS" and with all faults. Data maintained by the Board or ACTRIS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.

Back

West Texas Windmill Town

Listings in Merkel, TX

Welcome to Merkel, a West Texas city on Interstate 20 about 17 miles west of Abilene, where a railroad and windmill heritage meets quiet, spread-out country living.

Merkel is a small city in northwestern Taylor County, Texas, set along Interstate 20 about 17 miles west of Abilene. Its location at the edge of West Texas's rolling plains and its position on a major east-west interstate give a town of roughly 2,500 people a blend of rural character and convenient access to the region's principal city. The community was founded in the early 1880s, when the Texas and Pacific Railway pushed through the area, and it was first known as the Windmill Town — a nod to the windmills that dotted the dry landscape and supplied water to early farms and homes. The railroad made Merkel a shipping and supply point for the surrounding ranching and farming country, and the town grew into a small commercial center for northwestern Taylor County. Merkel remains a close-knit, working community. Its school district is a point of civic pride and a practical anchor: Merkel ISD consolidated many of the area's early one-room schools — including Mulberry Canyon, Butman, White Church, Nubia, and others — into a single district that now serves a broad rural area. Agriculture, ranching, and commuting to Abilene shape the local economy and daily rhythms. For residents, Merkel offers the unhurried pace of a West Texas small town with the interstate at its doorstep. Abilene, with its universities, hospitals, and retail, is about 17 miles to the east, making Merkel a practical base for those who want country living without sacrificing access to city services. The town's history as a railroad and windmill community gives it a grounded, working-community character.

Metro Realty Advisors

Get more information about Merkel

Merkel, TX 4 photos
Photo: Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas
Listings 104
Population 2,471
County Taylor County
Merkel Listings Market Stats Subdivisions Zip Codes Neighborhood FAQs Nearby

Houses in Merkel, TX

homeMore houses
901 Rose Street
$57,777
17199191
For Sale
901 Rose Street Merkel, TX 79536
3 Beds bathtub 1 Baths straighten 1200 sq ft

MARKET SNAPSHOT

The Market at a Glance

How homes have been selling here over the last 90 days.

home_work New This Week 1
Went Under Contract 1
trending_down Price Reductions 0
payments Median Sale Price $337,500 +18.4%
square_foot Price per Sq Ft $262
schedule Avg Days on Market 86
sell Homes Sold 10
percent Sale-to-List Ratio 100.0%
inventory_2 Months of Inventory 15.4

Price & Sales History

Market data reflects closed sales over the last 90 days and is provided for informational purposes.

Metro Realty Advisors (832) 698-4732 info@metrorea.com

Zip Codes

BROWSE BY ZIP

Browse listings by postal code in this area.

040 homes for saleMedian sale$295K1 sale in the last 90 days
0000024 homes for saleMedian sale$370KPer sq ft$199 sales in the last 90 days
100231 home for saleMedian sale$1M2 sales in the last 90 days
111111 home for saleMedian sale$295K
123452 homes for saleMedian sale$295K
189341 home for saleMedian sale$700KPer sq ft$2741 sale in the last 90 days
218501 home for saleMedian sale$145KPer sq ft$1275 sales in the last 90 days
227132 homes for saleMedian sale$565KPer sq ft$2744 sales in the last 90 days
227401 home for saleMedian sale$315KPer sq ft$2643 sales in the last 90 days
306737 homes for saleMedian sale$192KPer sq ft$7814 sales in the last 90 days
349491 home for saleMedian sale$416.3KPer sq ft$35714 sales in the last 90 days
349501 home for saleMedian sale$180KPer sq ft$1547 sales in the last 90 days
View All Zip Codes
Get Alerts Advanced Search
  • Grid
  • Map
  • List
901 Rose Street For Sale $57,777
901 Rose Street
Merkel, TX 79536
3 Beds 1 Baths 1200 Sq Ft Built 1966 17199191
1
Nearby Cities
All Cities
  • Abilene16 mi8 Listings
  • Tuscola21 mi1 Listings
  • Sweetwater23 mi2 Listings
  • Winters35 mi1 Listings
  • Rotan37 mi1 Listings
Similar Searches
  • For Sale in Merkel
  • Rentals in Merkel
  • Houses in Merkel
  • Condos & Apartments in Merkel
  • Townhouses & Duplexes in Merkel
  • Lots & Land in Merkel
  • Farms & Ranches in Merkel
Featured Areas
All Areas
  • Houston15635 Listings
  • Austin4648 Listings
  • Cypress 1851 Listings
  • Pearland648 Listings
  • Hutto211 Listings
  • Manor82 Listings
Featured Searches
Advanced Search
  • $200k to $300k Homes
  • $300k to $400k Homes
  • $400k to $500k Homes
  • Acreage
  • Commercial Properties
  • Farms & Ranches
  • Golf Course Homes
  • Homes Listed this Week
  • Homes with 2+ Beds
  • Homes with Pools
  • Large Houses (2k+ sqft)
  • Luxury Condos ($400k+)
  • Multi-Family Homes
  • New Construction
  • Oceanfront Condos
  • Rentals Under $2k
  • Rentals with Pets
  • Under $200k Homes
  • Under $250k Homes
  • Water View Homes
  • Water View Homes
Popular Cities
All Cities
  • Houston16325 Listings
  • Austin6329 Listings
  • Los Angeles5193 Listings
  • Katy3408 Listings
  • San Diego3178 Listings
  • Conroe2805 Listings
  • Spring2175 Listings
  • Montgomery1986 Listings
  • Richmond1947 Listings
  • Georgetown1917 Listings
Popular Subdivisions
All Subdivisions
  • Santa Fe498 Listings
  • Houston357 Listings
  • Tahitian Village307 Listings
  • Galveston288 Listings
  • The Woodlands283 Listings
  • Santa Rita Ranch262 Listings
  • Oceanside222 Listings
  • Sun City221 Listings
  • Parkside166 Listings
  • Fulshear157 Listings
Popular Zip Codes
All Zips
  • Homes in 785261 Listings
  • Homes in 774932275 Listings
  • Homes in 7802839 Listings
  • Homes in 785505 Listings
  • Homes in 785201 Listings
  • Homes in 785213 Listings
  • Homes in 90265614 Listings
  • Homes in 785866 Listings
  • Homes in 78130735 Listings
  • Homes in 774331802 Listings
Recent Articles
All Articles
  • Moving to Austin, Texas: Your Comprehensive 2025 Market Guide
  • Moving to Conroe, Texas: Your Complete Guide to the Lake Conroe Lifestyle
  • Moving to Montgomery, Texas: Your Comprehensive 2025 Guide
  • Moving to Spring, Texas: Your Comprehensive Guide to Homes, Food, and Community Life
  • Moving to Katy, Texas - Your Comprehensive Guide
  • Moving to Richmond, Texas: A 2025 Market Guide for Buyers
  • Moving to Los Angeles, California: Your Comprehensive Guide for 2025
  • Moving to Georgetown, Texas: Your Comprehensive Guide to One of America's Most Beloved Small Cities
  • Moving to San Diego, California: Your Complete Relocation Guide (2025 Market Update)
  • Moving to Houston, Texas: Your Complete Guide to the Bayou City

City Guide

About Merkel

Real Estate & Housing

Housing in Merkel is dominated by modest single-family homes on generous lots, reflecting the town's West Texas scale and its agricultural surroundings. The stock includes older frame and brick homes near the town center as well as newer construction on the edges, with rural acreage and farm properties available in the surrounding Taylor County countryside. Homeownership is the norm, and the community's low density and open setting are central to its appeal. For those seeking more space and a slower pace than Abilene offers, Merkel provides a smaller-scale, more spread-out setting within commuting distance of the city.

Neighborhoods

Lifestyle in Merkel

Life in Merkel is quiet and community-centered, built around the schools, churches, and the rhythms of rural West Texas. Local events, school activities, and agricultural life anchor the social calendar, while residents look to Abilene for larger shopping, dining, and medical services. The town's history as a railroad settlement and its identity as the former Windmill Town give it a grounded, working-community feel. For many, the appeal is a slower pace, room to spread out, and the reliability of a close-knit small town, all within a short drive of a regional city.

Schools & Education

Public education in Merkel is provided by the Merkel Independent School District, which serves the town and a large surrounding area of northwestern Taylor County. Through consolidation over the years, the district absorbed many of the area's early one-room schools — including Mulberry Canyon, Butman, White Church, Nubia, and IXL — into a single system with elementary, middle, and high school campuses in Merkel. The district is a central institution in the community, and its rural, wide-reaching footprint reflects the region's history of dispersed farm settlements.

Getting Around

Merkel sits directly on Interstate 20, the major east-west freeway of West Texas, which connects the town to Abilene about 17 miles to the east and continues west toward Sweetwater and the Midland-Odessa area. This frontage is Merkel's defining transportation asset, giving residents a fast, direct route to Abilene's employment, shopping, and services. The town is also tied to the surrounding countryside by a network of farm-to-market and county roads. Regional air travel is served through Abilene Regional Airport, and longer-haul flights are available at the larger airports of the Dallas–Fort Worth area.

Parks & Recreation

Recreation in Merkel draws on the open landscape of West Texas and the town's community facilities, with school athletics and local events anchoring much of the activity. Abilene, a short drive east, expands the options considerably with its parks, lakes, museums, and university and cultural events. For outdoor enthusiasts, the region's ranching countryside and the larger lakes of West Texas are within reach. The town's position on Interstate 20 also makes day trips to larger destinations practical.

About Merkel

Frequently asked questions

What county is Merkel, Texas in?

Merkel is in Taylor County, Texas, in the northwestern part of the county along Interstate 20, about 17 miles west of the county seat and regional center of Abilene. The town sits at the edge of West Texas's rolling plains.

How far is Merkel from Abilene?

Merkel sits about 17 miles west of Abilene, reached directly via Interstate 20. That short drive gives residents convenient access to Abilene's employment, shopping, universities, and medical services, making Merkel a practical commuter base.

What school district serves Merkel?

Merkel Independent School District serves the town and a large surrounding rural area, having consolidated many early one-room schools, including Mulberry Canyon, Butman, White Church, Nubia, and IXL, into a single district.

Why was Merkel called the Windmill Town?

Merkel was first known as the Windmill Town because windmills dotted the dry landscape and supplied water to early farms and homes. The community grew up after the Texas and Pacific Railway arrived in the early 1880s.

Still have questions about Merkel?

Get in touch
  • Local Guide
  • Cities

Explore the area

Nearby cities

Abilene, TX8 homes for saleMedian$279,994+12.0%Days on market29Per sq ft$170
Rotan, TX1 homes for saleMedian$118,999+58.7%Days on market81Per sq ft$82
Sweetwater, TX2 homes for saleMedian$199,450−27.5%Days on market72Per sq ft$123
Tuscola, TX1 homes for saleMedian$457,450+9.0%Days on market54Per sq ft$215
Winters, TX1 homes for saleMedian$159,000−9.1%Days on market87Per sq ft$149
5