17142 County Road 496 Merkel, TX 79536
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About 17142 County Road 496
A quiet and secluded property in Jones County On 5 acres, Only 7 miles from interstate and businesses. This charming and cozy home is almost 1900 sq ft. offers a split 4 bedrooms with A HUGE master bedroom with a master bath as well as a large fireplace. The living room boost a large fireplace and room enough for lots of furniture. The dining area is located right off the kitchen. The kitchen functional and lots of cabinets. Long hallway to the master has the Laundry area. The best part of the property is all the privacy and fun to roam. This sprawling property on 5 acres has a detached Electric Workshop 30 by 30. This workshop has a separate door as well as a large automatic door. One can also use as a covered garage for equipment and cars. Next to the shop is a a large cover area for RV parking as well as a hookup. Plus the property also has two large storage buildings with electric. A cool small hanging out area in the back of the house offers a carport cover with electric. The back of the house has a large deck with an entrance to the sunroom and into the house. A private and serine entrance with an inviting driveway with a circular drive and an attached carport.
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Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Electric Range
- Basement: No
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Concrete, Tile, Wood
- Interior: Double Vanity, High Speed Internet, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Bedroom, Living Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Attached Carport, Additional Parking, Circular Driveway, Covered, Carport, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Open, RV Carport, Shared Driveway, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Boat, RV Access/Parking
- Exterior: Other, RV Hookup, Storage
- Architectural Style: Traditional, Detached
- Heating: Central, Electric, Fireplace(s)
- Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
- List Price: $274,900
- Price/SqFt: $146
- Lot: Back Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Other, Pasture, Many Trees
- Directions: Go I20 West. Take Exit 277. At Stop Sign Turn R. Go approximately 6 miles. Turn Right on CR 516. At the T in the road turn R. Go about 3 quarters of a mile to the end of the CR house on R. The house is the 2nd to the last house on the CR. A long driveway, use GPS for other directions
- Year Built: 1979
- Living Area: 1,874 SqFt
- Lot Size: 5 Acres
- MLS Number: 20995495
- MLS Name: NTR
- Office Name: Coldwell Banker Apex, REALTORS
- Office Phone: (325) 669-1667
- Listing Agent: Sarah Faynan
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Nearby schools
3
Hawley Elementary School
Public District PK-5
6.8 mi
•420 Ave H
6
Stafford Elementary School
Public District KG-5
7.6 mi
•1026 N Pioneer Dr
2
Purcell Elementary School
Public District KG-5
8.1 mi
•3633 N 14th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $52,909. The most common annual income of people living in Merkel, TX is between $35k-100k. Most families are married, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Hunting
NASCAR
Figure Skating
Where do the neighbors shop?
Wal-Mart
Academy Sports & Outdoors
Bass Pro Shops
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Hardee's
Jimmy Johns
Applebees
What do the neighbors drive?
Ram
Chevrolet
GMC
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Classic Country
New Country
Oldies
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About 17142 County Road 496
The listing price of 17142 County Road 496 property is $274,900.
The property 17142 County Road 496 is a house located in Merkel, Texas, 79536.
Active Listing: 17142 County Road 496 is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 17142 County Road 496 are: Hawley Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Stafford Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Purcell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Hawley Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Mann Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Clack Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Hawley High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Abilene High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Texas Leadership of Abilene (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
The property at 17142 County Road 496 has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 17142 County Road 496 is 1,874 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 17142 County Road 496 is 1979.
This home is located at 17142 County Road 496 in Merkel, TX and zip code 79536. This 1,874 square foot home, which was built in 1979, sits on a 5.00 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 11, 2025 and is currently priced at $274,900.
The number of listings in Merkel, TX decreased by 4% between May and June 2025. While the average time on the market in June 2025 was 102 days, the median list price was $222,500.