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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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 228 Deertrail Dr
General
- Price: $799,400
- Taxes: $4,601 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Austin_MLS
- MLS ID: 2880114
- Updated: 8/5/2026
- Added to Site: 182 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Main Level Primary, Quartz Counters, Storage, Track Lighting, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Wood Burning
- Appliances: Double Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned, Washer
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms Main: 5
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Inside, Main Level, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: None
- Spa Description: None
- Security/Safety: Smoke Detector(s)
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Rear Porch, Covered, Patio
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 8
- Parking Features: Detached
Location
- Area: HS
- County: Hays
- Subdivision: Valley View Sub
- Driving 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.
- Direction Faces: Southwest
School Information
- Elem School District: SanMarcosCONSISD
- Midd School District: SanMarcosCONSISD
- High School District: SanMarcosCONSISD
- Elementary School: Travis
- Middle School: Goodnight
- High School: San Marcos
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Well: Yes
- Cable Available: Yes
- Utility Description: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Fiber Optic Available
Structural Information
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: HardiPlank Type, Masonry
- Roof: Metal
- Windows: Aluminum Frames, Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Drapes, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Insulated Windows, Low-Emissivity Windows, Screens, Vinyl
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 2,885
- Sq. Ft. Source: Owner
- Living Area: 2,885 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1997
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Property Condition: Resale
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Kennel/Dog Run, Garage(s), Guest House, Living Quarters, Outbuilding, Second Residence, Shed(s), See Remarks, Storage
Lot Features
- Property View: Hills
- Lot Size (Acres): 6.19
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 269,636.4
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Trees Large Size, Trees Medium Size, Trees Small Size
- Fencing (Description): Back Yard, Gate, Wire
Horse Property
- Horse Property: Yes
- Horse Facility Desc.: Corral(s), Hay Storage, Pasture, Trailer Storage
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: Appliances, HVAC
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $775,067
- Tax Amount: $4,601
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Documents Avail.: Survey
- Legal Description: VALLEY VIEW SUBD TR 4 6.19 AC GEO#90208116
- Disclosures/Reports: Seller Disclosure
- Property ID: 1191350000004003
- Lot Number: 4
Listed by Century 21 Randall Morris & As
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Schools
Schools serving 228 Deertrail Dr
School District:San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Travis Elementary School, San Marcos, TX 1437 Post Road, San Marcos, TX 78666 | K-5 | 3.5 mi |
San Marcos High School 2601 Rattler Road, San Marcos, TX 78666 | 9-12 | 8.2 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 228 Deertrail Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/05/2026
Price Reduced
$799,400
-0.06%
MLS
6/17/2026
Price Reduced
$799,900
-3.03%
MLS
6/03/2026
Price Reduced
$824,900
-2.37%
MLS
5/18/2026
Price Reduced
$844,900
-0.59%
MLS
4/01/2026
Price Reduced
$849,900
-2.76%
MLS
2/26/2026
Listed
$874,000
—
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 228 Deertrail Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$5,125
-11%
$775,067
10%
2023
$5,787
18%
$704,606
10%
2018
$4,916
-33%
$640,551
10%
2022
$7,336
—
$582,319
10%
2021
$7,318
49%
$529,381
48%
2020
$4,917
-25%
$356,910
3%
2019
$6,590
1%
$347,400
4%
2018
$6,520
43%
$334,730
44%
2017
$4,566
6%
$233,060
7%
2016
$4,308
9%
$218,244
9%
2015
$3,963
12%
$200,057
10%
2013
$3,525
—
$181,870
2%
2013
$3,525
—
$177,740
—
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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228 Deertrail Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666 (MLS# 2880114) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 228 Deertrail Drive is currently listed for $799,400 and was received on February 26, 2026. Want to learn more about 228 Deertrail Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in San Marcos? You can browse all San Marcos real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

