Active Listings
22
— vs 22 last year
Data as of February 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The MERKEL, TX real estate market (79536) currently shows 22 active listings, with 9 pending sales. Homes are averaging 44 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory levels are unchanged compared to last year.
Homes are selling faster, averaging 44 days on market compared to 52 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 12.9% year-over-year, from $280,000 to $316,250.
Whether you are buying or selling in MERKEL, TX, SELL123.com can help you save significantly on commission — typically 2% compared to traditional 5% broker fees. Call (240) SELL-123 for a free consultation.
Population: 6,123 · Density: 8.0/mi² · Median household income: $67,788
Typical home value: $112,653 · Homeownership: 78.8%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79536 | Merkel, TX 79536 | 0.0 mi | 22 | $9,968,310 | $315,000 | $453,105 |
| 79603 | Abilene, TX 79603 | 9.5 mi | 55 | $11,638,000 | $177,000 | $211,600 |
| 79606 | Abilene, TX 79606 | 14.1 mi | 141 | $73,555,611 | $475,000 | $521,671 |
| 79525 | Hawley, TX 79525 | 15.8 mi | 14 | $4,739,980 | $267,500 | $338,570 |
| 79562 | Tuscola, TX 79562 | 18.6 mi | 37 | $28,775,566 | $650,000 | $777,718 |
| 79556 | Sweetwater, TX 79556 | 21.2 mi | 83 | $17,079,159 | $137,450 | $205,773 |
| 79566 | Wingate, TX 79566 | 22.5 mi | 2 | $428,000 | $214,000 | $214,000 |
| 79601 | Abilene, TX 79601 | 23.1 mi | 68 | $25,426,424 | $314,900 | $373,918 |
| 79543 | Roby, TX 79543 | 26.9 mi | 3 | $1,252,500 | $450,000 | $417,500 |
| 79530 | Lawn, TX 79530 | 29.6 mi | 6 | $1,818,000 | $159,500 | $303,000 |
| 79545 | Roscoe, TX 79545 | 32.2 mi | 11 | $2,362,899 | $189,999 | $214,809 |
| 79553 | Stamford, TX 79553 | 33.9 mi | 13 | $3,647,475 | $214,950 | $280,575 |
| 79503 | Avoca, TX 79503 | 34.8 mi | 3 | $907,401 | $262,500 | $302,467 |
As of February 2026, there are 22 active listings in MERKEL, TX (zip code 79536), compared to 22 the prior year.
The median listing price in MERKEL, TX 79536 is $316,250 as of February 2026, a 12.9% increase from $280,000 the prior year.
Homes in MERKEL, TX 79536 spend an average of 44 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 52 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of February 2026, MERKEL, TX 79536 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory levels are unchanged compared to last year. Homes are selling faster, averaging 44 days on market compared to 52 days last year.
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