$3,373 Closing Credit¹
#1863243, Nichole Eckmann, Listing Office: eXp Realty
#1860288·
Listing office: Keller Williams City-View·
Listing agent: Mario Espinosa·
Listing office phone: (210) 842-4641
$270,000 List price
5542 Merkens Dr San Antonio, TX 78240
$3,206
Closing credit¹
4 beds
2 full
1,602 sqft
0.2 acres
$169 / sqft
House
Property details
About 5542 Merkens Dr
**OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 5/4 1-4 PM** In prime medical center sits this gorgeous well kept home, with a lawn garden manicured to the finest details. The structural integrity of this home foreshadows the success this home entails aging just like fine wine on a summer evening. Before the new builders came along on the outskirts of San Antonio, there were once homes built with true craftsmanship and skilled carpenters. This wonderful abode has been built and sustained with love featuring its original saltillo tile that c
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Natural Gas
StatusActive
(Price Change)
(Price Change)
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,602 sqft
Lot size0.207 Acres
Year built1967
ParkingTwo Car Garage, Attached, Rear Entry
MLS #1860288
Attached garageYes
FireplaceNot Applicable
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Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Ceiling Fan(s), Washer, Dryer, Gas Range, Gas Grill, Refrigerator, Disposal, Dishwasher, Water Softener, Wet Bar
- Flooring Type: Carpeting, Saltillo Tile, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Interior: One Living Area, Eat-In Kitchen, Open Floor Plan, Laundry in Garage
- Fireplace: Not Applicable
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Two Car Garage, Attached, Rear Entry
- Exterior: Patio Slab, Covered Patio, Privacy Fence, Storage Building/Shed, Gazebo, Has Gutters, Special Yard Lighting, Mature Trees, Garage Apartment
- Architectural Style: Two Story
- Heating: Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $270,000
- Price/SqFt: $168
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,464
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: Exit 410, Head North onto Babcock Rd, Turn Left on Wurzbach Rd, Turn Right onto Merkens Dr
- Year Built: 1967
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,602 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.207 Acres
- MLS Number: 1860288
- Office Name: Keller Williams City-View
- Office Phone: (210) 842-4641
- Office Email: m.espinosa@kw.com
- Listing Agent: Mario Espinosa
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $258,830 | $2,464 |
| 2023 | $261,270 | $- |
| 2022 | $226,960 | $4,118 |
| 2021 | $178,320 | $3,895 |
| 2020 | $171,010 | $4,427 |
| 2019 | $162,950 | $4,217 |
| 2018 | $157,420 | $4,217 |
| 2017 | $147,289 | $3,948 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Oak Hills Terrace Elementary School
Public District EE-5
0.4 mi
•5710 Cary Grant Dr
4
Glenoaks Elementary School
Public District EE-5
0.5 mi
•5103 Newcome Dr
8
Joey Tomlinson Elementary School
Public District EE-5
0.8 mi
•5900 Evers Rd
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 $54,818. Residents of San Antonio, TX typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
33%
<35k
50%
35k-100k
17%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
43%
Single, No Kids
9%
Single, with Kids
31%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
13%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
21%
18-34 yrs old
38%
35-64 yrs old
21%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Boxing
Tennis
Art Museums
Where do the neighbors shop?
IKEA
Crate & Barrel
Bloomingdales
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Quiznos
Starbucks
Jack In The Box
What do the neighbors drive?
Lexus
BMW
Audi
What do the neighbors listen to?
Soft Adult Contemporary
News
Jazz
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About 5542 Merkens Dr
The listing price of 5542 Merkens Dr property is $270,000.
The property 5542 Merkens Dr is a house located in San Antonio, Texas, 78240.
Active Listing: 5542 Merkens Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 5542 Merkens Dr are: Oak Hills Terrace Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Glenoaks Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Joey Tomlinson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Joe Straus III Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Pat Neff Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), School of Science and Technology Discovery (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Sonia Sotomayor High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Ut - University Charter School at High Point (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Reddix Center (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $2,464 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 5542 Merkens Dr has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 5542 Merkens Dr is 1,602 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 5542 Merkens Dr is 1967.
This home is located at 5542 Merkens Dr in San Antonio, TX and zip code 78240. This 1,602 square foot home, which was built in 1967, sits on a 0.21 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 22, 2025 and is currently priced at $270,000.
In April 2025 more than 176 listings in San Antonio, TX were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 362 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 712 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in San Antonio, TX increased by 11.4% between March and April 2025. Listings spent 79 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $296,892 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.