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258 County Road 674

Merkel, Texas 79536
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Acres77.33

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This 77± acre ranch offers some of the best views in Taylor County. From its elevated vantage points, you can see for miles across the rolling West Texas landscape, enjoying spectacular sunrises, colorful sunsets, and star-filled skies. The peace and quiet found here are becoming increasingly rare, making this property a true escape from the noise of everyday life. At the center of the property sits a 50' x 40' metal shop complete with a comfortable 400-square-foot insulated apartment featuring a kitchenette and full bathroom. A strong water well supplies the property, and a septic system rated for a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is already in place, providing an excellent foundation for future improvements or expansion. The land itself is in outstanding condition. Having gone more than 20 years without grazing, the ranch boasts an impressive stand of native grasses seldom found on properties of this size. The current owners have also invested considerable effort into cedar management and road maintenance, creating a highly usable property while preserving its natural beauty. A wet-weather tank provides seasonal water for wildlife, and the varied terrain offers an ideal mix of open country, cover, and scenic overlooks. Whether you're looking for a weekend retreat, future homesite, recreational property, or small ranching operation, this tract offers endless possibilities. Properties with this combination of views, improvements, water infrastructure, and untouched native grass are increasingly difficult to find. If you've been searching for a place where the scenery stretches for miles and the only thing you'll hear is the West Texas wind, this Mulberry Canyon ranch deserves a look.

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Property Type : Land

Price : $695,000

AD Id : 85766932

MLS Id : 565620263

Lot Size : 77.33 Acres(Lot)

County : Taylor

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  • Utilities

    Electricity Connected,Outside City Limits,Septic,Well
  • Cooling Features

    Electric

    Heating Source

    Electric

  • Fencing

    Barbed Wire

  • Lot Information

    Lot Size (Acr): 77.3300 Lot Size Units: Acres Lot Size Square Feet: 3,368,495 Lot Features: Acreage,Agricultural
  • Property Information

    Property Type: Land Property Sub Type: Improved Land Subdivision: NONE City: Merkel State: Texas Directions: From Abilene, take US-277 South toward Tuscola. Continue approximately 16 miles and turn right onto FM 89 Travel approximately 8 miles, then turn left onto County Road 126. Continue approximately 1.5 miles then turn right at camp Burman entry monument. enter at first gate on the left. Property Status: Active

  • Listing Price Information

    Original List Price: $695,000
  • Listing Information

    Possession: Closing/Funding

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 968598 Tax Block: 5 Tax Legal Description: A0651 SUR 66 T P RY CO E/2, BLOCK 5, ACRES 77 Unexempt Taxes: $470

  • Homeowners Association Information

    HOA Type: None

  • School Information

    Elementary School: Merkel Middle School: Merkel High School: Merkel Intermediate School: Merkel School District: Merkel ISD
  • Utility Information

    Utilities: Electricity Connected,Outside City Limits,Septic,Well
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9608 County Road 452, Merkel, TX, 79536 $425,000 -- -- -- 80 Acres(Lot)
TBD3 County Road 405, Merkel, TX, 79536 $88,000 -- -- -- 11 Acres(Lot)
TBD1 County Road 405, Merkel, TX, 79536 $120,900 -- -- -- 12.73 Acres(Lot)
13654 Cr 433, Merkel, TX, 79536 $84,900 -- -- -- 10.49 Acres(Lot)
TBD Cr 429, Merkel, TX, 79536 $882,240 -- -- -- 220.56 Acres(Lot)
4455 Fm 1235, Merkel, TX, 79536 $120,000 -- -- -- 10.01 Acres(Lot)
TBD Fm126( Tract 2 ) Me.., Merkel, TX, 79536 $114,800 -- -- -- 14 Acres(Lot)
TBD Fm 126 ( Tract 3 ) .., Merkel, TX, 79536 $103,320 -- -- -- 12.60 Acres(Lot)
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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/29/2026 @ 02:29

MLS: 565620263 LISTED BY: Clay McCullar, McCullar Properties Group LLC 800-257-1242 SOURCE: NTREIS - North Texas Real Estate Information

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