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Property 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 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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 9705 Merlos Dr
General
- Price: $721,690
- HOA FEE: $75/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: NTREIS
- MLS ID: 21071151
- Updated: 3/27/2026
- Added to Site: 190 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Family Room
- Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Microwave
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl Plank
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 4
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
Additional Information
- Shared Pool: Yes
- Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: None, Community
- Security/Safety: Security System
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Covered Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Location
- County: Kaufman
- Subdivision: Polo Ridge
- Driving 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.
School Information
- Elem School District: Forney ISD
- Midd School District: Forney ISD
- High School District: Forney ISD
- Elementary School: Johnson
- Middle School: Warren
- High School: Forney
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: Essex
- Assoc. Fees Include: All Facilities, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Heating Type: Central, ENERGY STAR/ACCA RSI Qualified Installation, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Cable Available: Yes
- Utility Description: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Separate Meters, Underground Utilities, Water Available, Cable Available
Structural Information
- Property Detached: Yes
- Architectural Style: Traditional, Detached
- Structure Type: House
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: Brick, Fiber Cement, Rock, Stone
- Roof: Composition
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Living Area: 3,857 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2025
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.3933
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 17,133
- Lot Dimensions: .2
- Sidewalks: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Back Yard
Financial Considerations
- For Sale/Rent/Lease: For Sale
- Association Fee: $900
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, Other, Texas Vet, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 226117
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Schools
Schools serving 9705 Merlos Dr
School District:Forney Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Johnson Elementary School 701 South Bois D Arc Street, Forney, TX 75126 | K-4 | 3.8 mi |
Warren Middle School 811 South Bois D Arc Street, Forney, TX 75126 | 7-8 | 3.5 mi |
Forney High School 1800 Fm 741 S, Forney, TX 75126 | 9-12 | 3.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 9705 Merlos Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/03/2026
Price Reduced
$721,690
-0.04%
MLS
2/19/2026
Price Reduced
$721,960
-14.22%
MLS
1/22/2026
Price Reduced
$841,690
-0.03%
MLS
1/20/2026
Price Increased
$841,950
0.03%
MLS
9/26/2025
Listed
$841,690
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 9705 Merlos Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$672
-81%
$47,376
20%
2023
$3,451
—
$39,480
20%
2023
$3,451
—
$32,900
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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9705 Merlos Drive, Mesquite, TX 75126 (MLS# 21071151) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. 9705 Merlos Drive is currently listed for $721,690 and was received on September 26, 2025. Want to learn more about 9705 Merlos Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Mesquite? You can browse all Mesquite real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.
