Welcome to your private retreat in San Marcos, where modern comfort meets wide-open space & endless possibility. Set on three peaceful acres backing to a serene nature preserve, this beautifully updated single-story home offers a rare combination of privacy, sustainability, and functionality, all just a short drive from downtown and… Read More the convenience of Austin. Inside, the home features an open-concept living, kitchen, and dining area designed for both everyday living and entertaining, with updated flooring, fresh paint, and a renovated kitchen and primary bath that blend style with comfort. An additional living area or hobby room provides the flexibility to create a home office, studio, or media space to suit your needs. The outdoor space transforms this property into more than just a home. A separate guest house with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, living room and office-offers options for visitors, rental income, or multi-generational living. The greenhouse, garden beds, & chicken coop support a sustainable lifestyle, while the converted shipping container workshop & additional storage building provide ample space for projects, tools, or business use. Covered parking for three to five vehicles accommodates cars, equipment, or recreational vehicles, and with horses and animals allowed, the property offers versatility and flexibility. Features such as a generator and rainwater collection system for irrigation enhance both convenience & self-sufficiency, while a large covered patio creates the perfect setting to enjoy the surrounding landscape which includes 14 fruit trees. Surrounded by natural beauty & backing to protected greenspace, the setting is peaceful and private, yet still conveniently close to town. Whether you are looking to homestead, create, work from home, or simply enjoy more space & quiet, this unique property offers the opportunity to live the lifestyle you have been seeking. Voluntary Country Estates Assoc membership gives access to Pool & Tennis Courts. Read Less
Property listed by Compass RE Texas, LLC 512-575-3644 (512) 575-3644
Listing Snapshot
Days Online
1
Last Updated
Property Type
SingleFamilyResidence
Beds
3
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
1
Square Ft.
2,629
Lot Size
3.01 Acres
Year Built
1982
MLS Number
3801649
Source: Home Junction
Additional Details
Building
Built in 1982, Stories: 1, 2,629 sqft living area, Masonry, One
Disclosures
Seller Disclosure
Accessibility Features
Standby Generator
Exterior Features
Garden, Lighting, Rain Gutters
Fence
Back Yard, Chain Link
Fireplaces
1 fireplace, Free Standing, Wood Burning
Floors
Tile, Vinyl
Foundation
Slab
Heating
Central
Home Owner's Association
Fee: $50, Fee Frequency: Annually
Interior Features
Ceiling Fans, Open Floorplan, Walk In Closets
Laundry
Inside, Main Level, Laundry Room
Lot
3.009 acres, Area: 3.009, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Backs To Greenbelt Park, Landscaped, Level, Moderate Trees, Native Plants, Trees Medium Size, Trees Small Size, Views
Parking
Detached Carport, Rv Access Parking
Property
Updated Remodeled, Horse property, Park Greenbelt, Hills, Trees Woods
Roof
Composition, Metal, Shingle
Sewer
Septic Tank
Taxes
Annual Amount: $9,018, Year: 2025
Utilities
Electricity Connected
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