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    $799,900

    228 Deertrail Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666

    5beds
    2,885sqft
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    $5,617/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1997
    6.19 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $277/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Wood-burning fireplaceOak-canopied acresQuartz countertopsTiled walk-in shower
    If the grid goes down, this property keeps the lights on. Set on 6.19 oak-canopied acres just outside San Marcos city limits, 228 Deertrail Drive is a self-sufficient 2-home compound built for people who value independence from utility bills, neighbors, & the unpredictability that comes with power grids. Both the 2,085 sq ft primary home & the separate 800 sq ft accessory dwelling unit (ADU) run on a $98k fully owned solar & battery system: 9.76 kilowatts of roof-mounted panels paired w/3 Enphase Encharge battery units storing 30.24 kWh of backup power. No HOA. No city utilities dependency. No monthly solar payment- it's paid in full. The primary home has been thoroughly updated: Luxury vinyl plank & tile throughout, quartz countertops, contemporary cabinetry w/a coffee bar, a wood-burning fireplace, high ceilings in the main living area, & a dining room that seats 8 comfortably. The primary suite includes dual vanities, a tiled walk-in shower, & his-&-her walk-in closets. Three more bedrooms are generously proportioned. Updated with Anderson windows in 2017. A 572 sq ft detached garage, fully insulated w/a workshop & window AC, is ready for projects. The ADU, built in 2021, is a completely independent residence: Full kitchen, washer/dryer hookups, ADA-compliant throughout w/a ramped carport entry & roll-in shower. Live in one home & rent the other. Give aging parents a place of their own — on your land, on their terms. Two RV power hookups & a dedicated RV sewer connection mean your rig has a permanent home base. Multiple fenced areas accommodate chickens, goats, or larger animals. Three storage sheds, the largest at 427 sq ft & insulated. Standing seam metal roofs on every structure. Refrigerators, washers, dryers in both homes, convey. Hays CAD appraised/market value is $883,370! Texas State University: 5 miles. HEB: 6 miles. Hospital: 9 miles. No HOA, no city limits, no compromises. This is the kind of property people wish they had bought two winters ago.
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    Listed by:

    Bryan Burke (512)353-1776,

    Century 21 Randall Morris & As

    Source: Central Texas MLS,MLS#: 605681MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Four Rivers Association of REALTORS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Main
      Heating
      • Central, Electric, Solar
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Electric, 1 Unit
      Appliances
      • Included: Double Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Other, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Water Heater, Washer, Some Electric Appliances, Microwave, Range, Water Softener Owned
      • Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry in Utility Room, Laundry Room
      Features
      • All Bedrooms Down, Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, His and Hers Closets, Primary Downstairs, Main Level Primary, Multiple Closets, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Storage, Track Lighting, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments, Bedroom on Main Level, Breakfast Area, Full Bath on Main Level, Other, See Remarks, Solid Surface Counters
      • Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Carpet Free
      • Windows: Window Treatments
      • Attic: Access Only,Pull Down Stairs,Partially Floored,Storage Only
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 2,885 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 4
      • Parking features: Attached Carport, Carport, Door-Single, Detached, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Other, Oversized, RV Access/Parking, See Remarks
      • Garage spaces: 2
      • Carport spaces: 2
      • Covered spaces: 4
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: Low Threshold Shower, No Stairs, Parking, Accessible Approach with Ramp, Wheelchair Access
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Porch
      • Exterior features: Covered Patio, Dog Run, Porch, Rain Gutters
      • Pool features: None
      • Fencing: Back Yard,Other,See Remarks,Wire
      • Body of water: None Water Features
      Lot
      • Size: 6.19 Acres
      • Residential vegetation: Heavily Wooded
      Details
      • Parcel number: R46208
      • Horses can be raised: Yes

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Contemporary/Modern,Hill Country
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • HardiPlank Type, Masonry
      • Foundation: Slab
      • Roof: Metal
      Condition
      • Resale
      • Year built: 1997

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Fiber Optic Available, High Speed Internet Available
      Green energy
      • Energy efficient items: Appliances, HVAC
      • Energy generation: Solar

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: None
      • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
      • Subdivision: Valley View Sub
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: San Marcos

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $277/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $883,370
      • Date on market: 2/26/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 157 days
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
      • Road surface type: Asphalt

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/17/2026Price change$799,900-3%$277/sqft
        Source: Unlock MLS #2880114 Report a problem
        6/3/2026Price change$824,900-2.4%$286/sqft
        Source: Unlock MLS #2880114 Report a problem
        5/18/2026Price change$844,900-0.6%$293/sqft
        Source: Central Texas MLS #605681 Report a problem
        4/1/2026Price change$849,900-2.8%$295/sqft
        Source: Central Texas MLS #605681 Report a problem
        2/27/2026Listed for sale$874,000+150.4%$303/sqft
        Source: Unlock MLS #2880114 Report a problem
        11/1/2017Sold--
        Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
        10/4/2017Pending sale$349,000$121/sqft
        Source: Austin SW #8085747 Report a problem
        9/5/2017Listed for sale$349,000$121/sqft
        Source: Walker Texas Team, Keller Williams Realty #322050 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025-- $775,067 +10%
        2024$5,125 +2%$704,606 +10%
        2023$5,022 -31.5%$640,551 +10%
        2022$7,336 +0.2%$582,319
        2021$7,318 +48.8%--
        2020$4,917 -0.1%$356,910 +2.7%
        2019$4,922 +0.1%$347,400 +3.8%
        2018$4,916 +60.3%$334,730 +43.6%
        2017$3,067 +5.3%$233,060 +6.8%
        2016$2,913 +1.8%$218,244 +9.1%
        2015$2,862 $200,057 +10%
        2014$2,862 $181,870 +2.3%
        2013-- $177,740
        2012-- $177,740
        2011-- $177,740
        2010-- $177,740 -1.2%
        2009-- $179,810 +0.4%
        2007-- $179,010 +4.3%
        2006-- $171,600 +3.8%
        2005-- $165,250 +3.5%
        2004-- $159,590 +1.4%
        2003-- $157,400 -5.3%
        2002-- $166,170 +1%
        2001-- $164,460 +9.1%
        2000-- $150,770
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 78666

        Getting around

        1 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        34 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Travis Elementary
        • Middle: Owen Goodnight Middle School
        • High: San Marcos High School
        • District: San Marcos Cisd

        Source: Central Texas MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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