2226 Melrose Street Abilene, TX $ 279,000
2226 Melrose Street
$ 279,000
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2226 Melrose Street

Abilene, TX, 79605
$ 279,000
Bedrooms5 Baths2.0 Sq 1,727

Monthly Estimate*

$ 1,718

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Single Family Home for sale in Abilene, TX

for $279,000 with 5 bedrooms and 2 full baths. This 1,727 square foot home was built in 1946 on a lot size of 0.186.

**RARE FIND IN DESIRABLE HIGHLAND ADDN** This one is move-in ready & very special! Such a wonderful & lucrative opportunity for investors out there seeking the perfect short-term rental for an airbnb with solid long-term potential. Equally, a wonderful opportunity for that family out there needing a home with enough space for the whole family to comfortably fall in love with. Beautifully renovated 5 bed, 2 bath home offering 1727 sq.ft. of masterfully updated living space. This classic 1945 build blends timeless charm with modern style. The warm designer colors, abundant natural light, and thoughtfully selected finishes create an inviting and elevated feel throughout. Quality upgrades include new windows throughout, new ext. & int. doors, new trim, fresh int. & ext. paint, designer lighting, new LVP flooring in main areas, new carpet in bedrooms & upstairs living area, granite counters, new bathtubs, tiled showers, new plumbing fixtures, new toilets, new stainless-steel appliances (including refrigerator), washer & dryer combo, water heater & fresh landscaping. ALL appliances will stay! Roof replaced approx. 4 to 5 years ago & mechanically sound with recent plumbing inspection & a fully serviced HVAC system. The layout is also what makes this home shine! All 5 bedrooms are spacious with large closets. Downstairs features 2 of the bedrooms, a full bath, spacious kitchen with an island, 1 of the 2 living areas & a dining area. Upstairs, you'll find a large 2nd living area surrounded by 3 more bedrooms & another full bath. Outside, the large backyard & its rear entry with alley access are highly attractive features. Theres plenty of room to construct a workshop, garage, carport or whatever your heart desires. Lastly, the amount of parking space is definitely a feature that makes this property really stand out from the competition. Lengthy driveway that will easily accommodate 4 to 5 large trucks or can be used for RV campers.

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Open House

3/8/2026 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
2226 Melrose Street Abilene, TX
* Some states or local ordinances may prohibit Open Houses at this time, please confirm with your Weichert agent or local rep to confirm

Single Family Active

Price

$ 279,000

Bedrooms

5

Full Bath

2

Property Type

Single Family

Taxes

$ 4,780

Style

Single Family Residence

Lot Size

0.186

Year Built

1946

Town/City

Abilene

County/Region

Taylor

MLS | Web ID

21201303

Features
Interior
Interior Features Built-in Features Decorative Lighting Eat-in Kitchen Granite Counters High Speed Internet Available Kitchen Island Loft Other Walk-In Closet(s) Second Primary Bedroom
Flooring Carpet Luxury Vinyl Plank
Basement Y/N 0
Dining Areas 1
Living Areas 2
Half Baths 0
Total Bedrooms 5
Total Baths 2
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General
Heating Central Electric
Cooling Central Air Electric
Utilities Alley City Sewer City Water
Possession Closing/Funding
Roof Composition
Appliances Dishwasher Disposal Dryer Electric Range Microwave Refrigerator Washer
Number of Garage Spaces 0
School District Abilene ISD
Pool Y/N 0
Year Built 1946
Levels Two
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Subdivision Name Highland Add
Transaction Type For Sale
County Taylor
Property Type Residential
HOA Type None
Full Baths 2
Status Active
Directions Sayles Blvd to S. 8th. S. 8th to Highland. Highland to Melrose or can use GPS
City Abilene
Elementary School Name Bowie
High School Cooper
Open House Public: Sun Mar 8 2:00PM-4:00PM
Elementary School Bowie
Standard Status Active
Listing Terms Cash Conventional FHA VA Loan
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Exterior
Waterfront 0
Exterior Features Covered Patio/Porch RV/Boat Parking
Lot Features Landscaped Lrg. Backyard Grass
Fencing Back Yard Chain Link Gate High Fence Privacy Wood
Parking Features Additional Parking Alley Access Driveway On Site On Street Other Oversized Parking Pad Paved RV Access/Parking
Lot Size Less Than .5 Acre (not Zero)
Foundation Combination Pillar/Post/Pier Slab
Structural Style Single Detached
Garage Y/N 0
Attached Garage Y/N 0
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Internal Only
Street Number 1 2226
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* Excluded Features
List By
Randall Whiten

Listing Agent

Coldwell Banker Apex, Realtors

Broker

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Monthly Principal & Interest
$1,718
Monthly Property Taxes
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Nearby
287666 Elementary School
3671290 Middle School
Pricing History
DatePricePrice ChangeDescription
3/7/2026$279,000 Listed Price

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2226 Melrose Street, Abilene, TX, 79605 is a Single Family Home for sale at $279,000 with 1,727 sqft and a lot size of 0.186. 2226 Melrose Street has 5 bedrooms, 2.0 baths, and was built in 1946. The property's zip code is 79605 which is in Abilene, TX