136 Acres of Land with Home for Sale in Merkel, Texas
1517 County Road 353, Merkel, TX 79536
A rare gem is found in the 136 acres of sprawling hills & canyons of the Lightening Ranch. Find peace & serenity in this nearly untouched slice of Texas paradise. Property has been preserved to maximize the earths offerings with 20 acres of cultivation, water well with 3000 gal tank & irrigates over 1 acre of high fenced gardens for self sustained food source. A green house structure overlooks approx 350 yard gun range that's tucked aways between canyons for ultimate privacy. Ideal for gathering, retreat venue or hunters camp, property boasts near 3600 sqft home built with steal I beam & insulated block, full storm shelter & situated upon a 360 degree panoramic view site + firepit & views for miles. 4 car garage & workshop house farm implements & tools. Two earth built huts with utilities & are located near RV & HIP Camp sites. A serene walk from main home is a 1600 sqft off grid home & garage built with recycled materials, full solar & rain water fed cistern. Sustained living awaits!
Directions
From Merkel, FM 126, south to CR 360 & FM 1235, west on CR 353, "Lightening Ranch" sign will be on north side of road. GPS will take you straight there.
Property details
- County
- Taylor County
- Elevation
- 1,969 feet
- MLS Number
- NTREIS 20484913
- Date Listed
Legal description
A1608 SUR 10 S P RY CO, BLOCK 9, ACRES 134.47
Parcels
- 102297
Resources
Detailed attributes
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Farm
Lot
- Features
- Garden
Structure
- Stories
- 1
- Roof
- Metal
- Cooling
- Central A/C, Heat Pumps
- Heating
- Central Furnace, Fireplace x 2, Heat Pump, Solar, Stove, Wood
Exterior
- Parking
- RV
- Features
- Patio, Porch
Interior
- Rooms
- Bedroom x 4, Full Bath x 3
- Floors
- Concrete
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Garbage Disposer
- Features
- Cable Available, Fireplace
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | Solar | Connected | — |
Nearby schools
| Name | Level | District | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merkel | Elementary | — | — |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2024 | Price decrease | $1,097,000 | $3,000 -0.3% | NTREIS |
| Feb 28, 2024 | Price decrease | $1,100,000 | $150,000 -12% | NTREIS |
| Dec 2, 2023 | New listing | $1,250,000 | — | NTREIS |