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Property Description
No HOA! Fully separate 1BR ADU perfect for revenue or extended family. This heavily treed, 6.19 ac of gorgeous Hill Country is located just outside the city limits of San Marcos, yet still close to everything SM has to offer. The fully updated 2,085 sq ft, 4 bed, 2 bath primary home features a main living area w/high ceilings & a wood burning fireplace. Sizeable dining room can easily accommodate an 8+ person table. Kitchen features plenty 'o storage w/contemporary cabinets, quartz countertops & a coffee bar. Laundry room is conveniently located off the kitchen. The spacious primary bedroom includes an ensuite bathroom, w/a tiled shower, dual vanities and his & her walk-in closets. Updated LVP flooring & tile throughout. Remaining bedrooms are generously sized! New Anderson windows in 2017. The large, 572 sq ft detached, fully insulated 2-car garage has workshop/storage room, power, & a window ac. The separate ADU, built in 2021, is ADA compliant, w/a ramp from LARGE, attached, custom built carport. The ADU's 800 sq ft interior has a full kitchen & washer/dryer hook ups. Living room & bedroom are huge. ADA accessible shower. Three storage sheds are available, w/the largest at 427 sq ft & insulated. Standing seam metal roof on main home, detached garage, ADU & carport. Both primary & ADU come equipped w/fully owned solar panels & large back-up batteries at a cost of $98K! Two RV power hookups, and one RV sewer connection. Multiple fenced-in areas behind the home for your animal needs. Chickens, goats, a cow or two? Walk the land & try not to get lost! Refrigerator and W&D in each home convey. Texas State, 5 miles away; HEB 6 mi; Hospital & Lowe's 9 mi; Target 10 mi; Outlet Malls 12 mi. Buyer to confirm taxes, schools, proximities, sq ft & lot size. Total sq ft, # of bedrooms and baths include both the main home & ADU. It's the perfect home base for those who value space, nature, & a quiet neighborhood vibe without sacrificing proximity to city amenities.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 228 Deertrail Dr
General
- Price: $849,900
- Taxes: $4,601 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Austin_MLS
- MLS ID: 2880114
- Updated: 4/2/2026
- Added to Site: 52 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
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 $849,900 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.

