For Sale House MLS# ACT2880114

228 Deertrail Dr

San Marcos, TX 78666

$774,000

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About 228 Deertrail Dr

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.

Property details

Property

Type
Single Family Residence
MLS type
Residential
Status
Active
Year built
1997
Stories
One
Living area
2,885 sqft
Price / sqft
$268
Lot
6.19 AC / 269,636 SF
Full baths
3
Original price
$874,000
MLS #
2880114

Interior

Features
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)
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Microwave, Double Oven, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Water Softener Owned
Flooring
Laminate, Tile
Heating
Electric
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplaces
1
Laundry
Inside,Laundry Room,Main Level
Windows
Aluminum Frames, Blinds, Drapes, Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Insulated Windows, Low-Emissivity Windows, Screens, Vinyl Windows

Exterior & lot

Features
Rain Gutters
Roof
Metal
Foundation
Slab
Lot
Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft), Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft), Trees-Small (Under 20 Ft)
Patio & porch
Covered, Patio, Rear Porch
Fence
Back Yard, Gate, Wire
View
Hill Country
Parking
Detached
Garage spaces
2

Schools

District
SanMarcosCONSISD
Elementary
Travis
Middle
Goodnight
High
San Marcos

Utilities

Utilities
Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet
Water
Well
Sewer
Septic Tank
Security
Smoke Detector(s)
Green features
Appliances, HVAC

Financial

Annual tax
$12,226
Tax year
2025
Parcel
1191350000004003
Legal
VALLEY VIEW SUBD TR 4 6.19 AC GEO#90208116
Special conditions
Standard

Location

Subdivision
Valley View Sub
County
Hays
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.

Location

Neighborhood
Valley View Sub

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Listed by Bryan Burke, Century 21 Randall Morris & As

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