9705 Merlos Dr

Forney, TX 75126

$721,690
Price
5
Beds
3,857 Sq. Ft.
$187 / Sq. Ft.
3,857
Sq. Ft.
$187
per Sq. Ft.
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01. 9705 Merlos - Front
02. 9705 Merlos - Front (2)
03. 9705 Merlos - Entry
09. 9705 Merlos - Family (3)
11. 9705 Merlos - Kitchen (2)
10. 9705 Merlos - Kitchen
13. 9705 Merlos - Kitchen (4)
15. 9705 Merlos - Nook (2)
12. 9705 Merlos - Kitchen (3)
07. 9705 Merlos - Family
08. 9705 Merlos - Family (2)
20. 9705 Merlos - Bath (3)
18. 9705 Merlos - Bath
21. 9705 Merlos - Closet
06. 9705 Merlos - Dining (2)
05. 9705 Merlos - Dining
23. 9705 Merlos - Game (2)
19. 9705 Merlos - Bath (2)
22. 9705 Merlos - Game
24. 9705 Merlos - Media
14. 9705 Merlos - Nook
17. 9705 Merlos - Primary (2)
16. 9705 Merlos - Primary
04. 9705 Merlos - Study
25. 9705 Merlos - Patio
27. 9705 Merlos - Back (2)
26. 9705 Merlos - Back

Description

MLS# 21071151 - Built by First Texas Homes - Ready Now! ~ This truly spectacular five-bedroom, four-bath home offers nearly 3,900 square feet of warm, inviting living space. The open-concept design is perfect for modern living, featuring a soaring vaulted family room with a dramatic 60-inch linear fireplace and seamless access to an extended covered rear patio. The designer kitchen is a showstopper, boasting quartz countertops, custom finishes, and a striking floor-to-ceiling fireplace surround that...MLS# 21071151 - Built by First Texas Homes - Ready Now! ~ This truly spectacular five-bedroom, four-bath home offers nearly 3,900 square feet of warm, inviting living space. The open-concept design is perfect for modern living, featuring a soaring vaulted family room with a dramatic 60-inch linear fireplace and seamless access to an extended covered rear patio. The designer kitchen is a showstopper, boasting quartz countertops, custom finishes, and a striking floor-to-ceiling fireplace surround that anchors the space. The main level also includes a private office with French doors, a spacious living area, a dining space conveniently located off the kitchen, and a luxurious primary suite complete with dual vanities and an oversized walk-in closet. Upstairs, you’ll find four generously sized bedrooms, a large game room, and an exceptional media room pre-wired for a full home theater experience. A charming Juliet balcony overlooks the grand stairwell below, adding architectural elegance and openness. All of this sits on an expansive pie-shaped homesite of nearly 0.39 acres—an exceptionally large lot offering space, privacy, and endless possibilities.
  1. Listed by Ben Caballero • TREC #00966510_2 • HomesUSA.com • 888-872-6006

Property Details for 9705 Merlos Drive

Subdivision Name
Polo Ridge
HOA Management Company
Essex
Architectural Style
Traditional
Structural Style
Single Detached
Pool
No
Garage Spaces
3
Lot Size Dimensions
.20
LISTING UPDATED: 03/27/2026 11:29 AM

Property Details for 9705 Merlos Drive

StatusActive
MLS #21071151
Days on Market193
Taxes-
HOA Fees$900 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2025
Lot Size0.39 AC / 17,133 SF
CountyKaufman County
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Location

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Building Information for 9705 Merlos Drive

Stories2Year Built2025Building Size-Lot Size0.39 AC / 17,133 SF

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Property Information for 9705 Merlos Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Community Features: Community Pool
  • Directions: From Dallas, drive south on I-45 and take the exit for US-175. Continue on US-175 until you reach I-20 E. Follow I-20 E to FM740 in Mesquite. From there, take exit 487 and turn left onto FM2757. Proceed straight and make a left turn onto Polo Ridge Drive. Then, take another left at Chesney Drive.
  • Elementary School: Johnson
  • Elementary School Name: Johnson
  • High School: Forney
  • High School Name: Forney
  • Middle School: Warren
  • Senior Community Yes/No: No
  • Year Built Details: New Construction - Complete
  • School District: Forney ISD
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Latitude: 32.69
  • Longitude: -96.49
  • State: Texas
Parking
  • Garage Length: 20
  • Garage Width: 30
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Spaces Covered Total: 3
  • Garage: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Includes: Full Use of Facilities, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure
  • Association Type: Mandatory
  • HOA Management Company Phone: 214-499-2030
  • Association Fee: $900.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Special Taxing Entities: Yes
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: www.zillow.com/view-imx/e10f8434-f335-491b-a19e-3279eee7b4bb?setAttribution=mls&wl=true&initialViewType=pano&utm_source=dashboard&mls=1&type=spec&address=9705MERLOSDRIVE
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Heating: Central, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, ENERGY STAR/ACCA RSI Qualified Installation, Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Cable TV Available, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Number Of Dining Areas: 1
  • Number Of Living Areas: 3
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Double Oven
  • Basement: No
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Full Size W/D Area
  • Living Area: 3857.0
  • Smart Home Features Appor Pass Y: No
  • Room and Floor: Bedroom-2-1, Bedroom-2-2, Bedroom-2-3, Bedroom-2-4, Game Room-2-1, Bonus Room-1-1, Bedroom-Primary-1-1, Master Bedroom-1-1, Kitchen-1-1, Office-1-1, Media Room-2-1, Dining Room-1-1, Living Room-1-1, Utility Room-1-1
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Fiber Cement, Rock/Stone
  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio/Porch
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Number Of Stories: 2
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Room and Features: Bedroom-2-1, Bedroom-2-2, Bedroom-2-3, Bedroom-2-4, Game Room-2-1, Bonus Room-1-1, Bedroom-Primary-1-1, Master Bedroom-1-1, Kitchen-1-1, Office-1-1, Media Room-2-1, Dining Room-1-1, Living Room-1-1, Utility Room-1-1
  • Room List: Bedroom, Game Room, Bonus Room, Bedroom-Primary, Master Bedroom, Kitchen, Office, Media Room, Dining Room, Living Room, Utility Room
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Levels: Two
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 12
  • Room Length: 11.00
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Room Width: 12.00
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 13
  • Room Features: Walk-in Closet(s)
  • Room Length: 12.00
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.00
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 17 x 13
  • Room Length: 17.00
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Media Room
  • Room Width: 13.00
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 15
  • Room Features: Walk-in Closet(s)
  • Room Length: 13.00
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 15.00
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 13
  • Room Features: Walk-in Closet(s)
  • Room Length: 12.00
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.00
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 17
  • Room Features: Garden Tub, Separate Shower, Separate Vanities, Walk-in Closet(s)
  • Room Length: 15.00
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom-Primary
  • Room Width: 17.00
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 17
  • Room Length: 15.00
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Game Room
  • Room Width: 17.00
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 15
  • Room Features: Walk-in Closet(s)
  • Room Length: 11.00
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 15.00
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 12
  • Room Length: 10.00
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 12.00
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 12
  • Room Features: Other
  • Room Length: 11.00
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 12.00
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 4 x 4
  • Room Length: 4.00
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Utility Room
  • Room Width: 4.00
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 21 x 18
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace
  • Room Length: 21.00
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 18.00
Room 13
  • Room Dimensions: 9 x 12
  • Room Features: Butlers Pantry, Kitchen Island, Natural Stone/Granite Type, Pantry, Walk-in Pantry
  • Room Length: 9.00
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 12.00
Property
Utilities
  • Utilities: City Sewer, City Water, Community Mailbox, Electricity Connected, Individual Gas Meter, Individual Water Meter, Sidewalk, Underground Utilities
Property and Assessments
  • Financing Proposed: Cash, Conventional, FHA, Texas Vet, VA Loan, Other
  • Concessions YN: Yes
  • Handicap: No
  • Loan Type: Treat As Clear
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Property Match: Address
Lot Information
  • Lot Size: Less Than .5 Acre (not Zero)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3933
  • Lot Size Area: 17133.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 17133.0
  • Multi Parcel ID: No
  • Parcel Number: 226117
  • Planned Development: Polo Ridge
  • Property Attached: No

Property History for 9705 Merlos Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 3, 2026

Price Change

NTREIS #21071151

$721,690—
Feb 19, 2026

Price Change

NTREIS #21071151

$721,960—
Jan 22, 2026

Price Change

NTREIS #21071151

$841,690—
Jan 20, 2026

Price Change

NTREIS #21071151

$841,950—
Sep 26, 2025

Listed (Active)

NTREIS #21071151

$841,690—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/03/2026

Price Change

NTREIS #21071151

$721,690
02/19/2026

Price Change

NTREIS #21071151

$721,960
01/22/2026

Price Change

NTREIS #21071151

$841,690
01/20/2026

Price Change

NTREIS #21071151

$841,950
09/26/2025

Listed (Active)

NTREIS #21071151

$841,690

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 9705 Merlos Drive

Taxable ValueLand$105,000Additions-Total$105,000
Tax Record2024$672 ($56 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size17,115 SqFtStyleResidentialCountyKAUFMANAPN00.3053.0005.0012.00.02.98

Schools near 9705 Merlos Drive

This home is within Forney Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Johnson Elementary School
Public - K to 4
Warren Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Forney High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Johnson Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Warren Middle School
Public7 to 8

Forney High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 9705 Merlos Drive, Forney, TX 75126

9705 Merlos Drive is a single family home for sale in Forney, TX 75126. This property was listed for sale on September 26, 2025 by HomesUSA.com, it's currently listed at $721,690. This listing's school district is Forney Independent School District. Nearby schools include Johnson Elementary School, Warren Middle School and Forney High School. 9705 Merlos Drive is a 5-bed, 4-bath, 3,857 sqft single family home built in 2025.

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