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1009 Locust

Merkel, TX 79536 - Taylor County

House

3 beds

2 baths

1,200 sqft

About 1009 Locust

Cozy home that's cold in the summer and warm in the Winter. Great Location on a quiet street. Feels like home as soon as you walk in the door. Three Bedroom 2 Full Baths, big back yard with 2 storage buildings and covered parking.

Lockbox codes will not be texted from unknown numbers, and payment is never taken at a showing. Amenities: Range & Central Heat-Gas.

54 days on RentalSource

RentalSource last checked: 21 hours ago · Listing updated: November 7, 2026

Managed by Augusta, Realtors · (325) 829-5375

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Property Summary

Property Type:	House
Rental Fee:	$1,600
Bedrooms:	3 beds
Bathrooms:	2 baths
Size:	1,200 sqft

Pets:	Inquire
Laundry:	Inquire
Parking:	Yes
Available:	November 20, 2026
ID:	84406286

Amenities

Air Conditioning
Parking
Dishwasher
Microwave
Storage

Leasing Information

Fees

Deposit $1,000 (mandatory, refundable, move-in).

Additional Details

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house at 1009 Locust in Merkel, TX 79536 rents for $1,600 a month. It has 1,200 square feet. 1009 Locust was advertised on September 18, 2026.

Rent History

The rent has dropped from $1,695 to $1,600 since it was listed on September 18. This home was last listed for rent on RentalSource from October to November 2024, ending at $1,095. Today's rent is $505 higher.

Rent history for this home, newest first
Date	Event	Rent	Change
November 3, 2026	Price change	$1,600−5.6%	−5.6%
September 18, 2026	Listed for rent	$1,695+54.8%	+54.8%
November 16, 2024	Listing removed	$1,095
September 24, 2022	Listing removed	$1,095
March 2, 2022	Listing removed	$975

These are listed prices. What renters actually paid may have been different.

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Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$64,000 /year

With your chosen rent-to-income ratio, an annual income of $64,000 is recommended to comfortably afford this 3-bedroom rental priced at $1,600 per month.

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