Price Reduction - Views - Primary on Main
Address
228 Deertrail Dr, San Marcos, TX
Price
$ 774,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#2880114
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyHAYS
- CitySan Marcos
- AreaHS
- NeighborhoodValley View Sub
- Zip78666
- StyleSingle Family Residence
- Year Built1997
- Taxes$ 12226
- Price$ 774,000
- Bedrooms5
- Full Bathrooms3
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage2885
- Lot Size6.19 Acres
Data Source:
Austin Board of REALTORS® (ABOR) as distributed by MLS GRID
Property Description
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.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Travis Elementary School | Goodnight Middle School | San Marcos High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 2/27/2026 | Listed $874,000 |
| 4/1/2026 | 3$849,900 |
| 5/18/2026 | 1$844,900 |
| 6/3/2026 | 3$824,900 |
| 6/17/2026 | 4$799,900 |
| 8/5/2026 | 1$799,400 |
| 9/4/2026 | 4$774,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 2885 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
| Heating | Electric |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Utilities | Cable Available,Electricity Available,High Speed Internet |
| Roof | Metal |
| Appliances | Dishwasher,Disposal,Electric Range,Microwave,Double Oven,Free-Standing Range,Refrigerator,Washer/Dryer,Water Softener Owned |
| Garage Spaces | 2 |
| Patio/Porch Features | Covered,Patio,Rear Porch |
| Pool Features | None |
| Security Features | Smoke Detector(s) |
| Construction Materials | HardiPlank Type,Masonry – Partial |
| Year Built | 1997 |
| View | Hill Country |
| Levels | One |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Waterfront Features | None |
| Community Features | None |
| Accessibility | See Remarks,Accessible Approach with Ramp,Common Area,Enhanced Accessible,Accessible Full Bath,FullyAccessible,Accessible Hallway(s) |
| County | Hays |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Energy Efficient | Appliances,HVAC |
| Subdivision Name | Valley View Sub |
| Facing Direction | Southwest |
| Green Sustainability | None |
| Other Structures | Garage(s),Kennel/Dog Run,Outbuilding,Second Residence,Shed(s),Storage |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | Lime Kiln to Hillard. Right into Valley View Estates. Left on Merrywood. Right on Sunnywood. Right on Deertrail. Home on left look for sign. |
| High School | San Marcos |
| City | San Marcos |
| Disclosures | Seller Disclosure,Seller Provided Survey Available |
| MLS Area | HS |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 269636.4 |
| Spa Features | None |
| Elementary School | Travis |
| Tax Annual Amount | 12226.45 |
| Middle/Junior High School | Goodnight |
| Property Condition | Resale |
| Additional Parcels Y/N | No |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Year Built Source | Public Records |
| Tax Assessed Value | 775067 |
| Virtual Tour | https://youtu.be/nG0dotdf7lc |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Ceiling Fan(s),Ceiling-High,Ceiling-Vaulted,Quartz Counters,Double Vanity,High Speed Internet,Primary Bedroom on Main,Storage,Track Lighting,Walk-In Closet(s) |
|---|---|
| Flooring | Laminate,Tile |
| Total Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplace Features | Family Room,Wood Burning |
| Window Features | Aluminum Frames,Blinds,Drapes,Double Pane Windows,ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows,Insulated Windows,Low-Emissivity Windows,Screens,Vinyl Windows |
| Total Bedrooms | 5 |
| Main Level Bedrooms | 5 |
| LivingAreaSource | Owner |
| Total Baths | 3 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Rain Gutters |
|---|---|
| Fencing | Back Yard,Gate,Wire |
| Parking Features | Detached |
| Lot Features | Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft),Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft),Trees-Small (Under 20 Ft) |
| Water Source | Well |
| Total Parking | 8 |
| Foundation Details | Slab |
| Lot Size Acres | 6.19 |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Covered Spaces | 2 |
| Horse Y/N | Yes |
| Horse Amenities | Corral(s),Hay Storage,Pasture,Trailer Storage |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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