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1742 Merchant St, Abilene, TX, 79603

$265,000

Home List Price

$3,147*

Closing Credit

4 Bedrooms
3 Full Baths
2,608 SqFt
$102/SqFt
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1742 Merchant St, Abilene$265,000

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingAttached Carport, Additional Parking
Year Built1930
HeatingCentral, Electric, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
FireplaceGas, Gas Log, Wood Burning
MLS #20698852
Lot Size0.48 Acres
StatusActive

About 1742 Merchant St

Welcome to this beautiful 1930s home across the street from the historic Swenson House. This home is full of charm and detail including hardwood floors, two stone fireplaces, gourmet kitchen, and two dining areas to name a few. The main home is a 3 bed 2 bath home. The main home features a beautiful wraparound porch and a large covered porch in the back, perfect for entertaining. The oversized yard has lots of room for playing, and plenty of storage. The apartment is a 1 bed 1 bath with 1living area. This has been a very popular short term rental property. Furnishings and appliances are available for purchase and negotiable.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Victorian, Detached
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Living Area: 2,608 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HS Stovall
  • Office Phone: (325) 691-1410
  • Listing Agent: Rebecca Huff

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: No
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior: Decorative/Designer Lighting Fixtures, Eat-in Kitchen, High Speed Internet, Multiple Staircases, Cable TV, Natural Woodwork, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Fireplace: Gas, Gas Log, Wood Burning

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Parking: Attached Carport, Additional Parking

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Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size: 0.48 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Central, Electric, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Abilene High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Craig Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Martinez Elementary School, Public District Grades KG-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Ambler to Merchant. South on Merchant. House is on the corner of N 17th and Merchant, across the street from the Swenson House.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $265,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $102/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $4,627
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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Abilene, TX

City

Med. List Price

$247.3K

Med. Price/SqFt

$148

Avg. Days On Market

87

# of Sold Homes

123

1742 Merchant St vs Abilene

68 DAYS ON ROCKET

-19 Days

$265,000

+$17.6K More

$102/SqFt

-$46 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $17.6K more than the Median List Price and $46/SqFt less than other homes in Abilene, TX.

Based on homes listed in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: NTR
  • MLS Number: #20698852

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HS Stovall
  • Office Phone: (325) 691-1410
  • Listing Agent: Rebecca Huff

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$4,627$193,014
2020$4,627$171,543
2019$3,747$148,818
2018$3,747$145,040
2017$3,278$127,216

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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3
/10

  • Martinez Elementary School

  • 1250 Merchant St

  • 0.39 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

Middle School

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3
/10

  • Craig Middle School

  • 702 S Judge Ely Blvd

  • 2.81 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

High School

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4
/10

  • Abilene High School

  • 2800 N 6th St

  • 1.17 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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7
/10

  • Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science

  • 650 East Hwy 80

  • 2.16 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $23,209. The majority of Abilene, TX residents have income less than $35k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 1742 Merchant St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 1742 Merchant St property is $265,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 1742 Merchant St is a house located in Abilene, Texas, 79603.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 1742 Merchant St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 1742 Merchant St are:
Martinez Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10
Craig Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10
Abilene High School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10
Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science: GreatSchools Rating 7/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $4,627 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 1742 Merchant St has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 1742 Merchant St is 2,608 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 1742 Merchant St is 1930.

Rocket Homes›Texas›Taylor County›Abilene›79603›1742 Merchant St

This home is located at 1742 Merchant St in Abilene, TX and zip code 79603 in the Cobb Park neighborhood. This 2,608 square foot home, which was built in 1930, sits on a 0.48 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since August 10, 2024 and is currently priced at $265,000.

Between August 2024 and September 2024, Abilene, TX real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 4.5%. The median list price of listings available in September 2024 was $247,338, while the average time on the real estate market was 87 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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