228 Deertrail DR, San Marcos TX 78666
San Marcos, TX 78666 · Valley View Sub
Single Family Residence for sale in Valley View Sub
Overview
Property Description
No HOA. Updated with Anderson windows in 2017. If the grid goes down, this property keeps the lights on with a paid in full $98k solar panel & back-up battery system. 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 cottage/accessory dwelling unit (ADU) have roof-mounted solar panels paired with Enphase Encharge batteries. No city utilities dependency. No monthly solar payment! The primary home has been thoroughly updated. Luxury vinyl plank & tile throughout, quartz countertops, contemporary cabinetry w/a coffee bar, a wood-burning fireplace, & a dining room that seats 8 comfortably, if not more! The primary suite includes dual vanities, a tiled walk-in shower, & his-&-her walk-in closets. The three remaining bedrooms are generously proportioned. A 572 sq ft detached garage, fully insulated w/a workshop & window AC, is ready for projects. The cottage, built in 2021, is a completely independent residence that is 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 means your rig has a home base. Multiple fenced areas can accommodate chickens, goats, or larger animals. Three storage sheds, the largest at 427 sq ft & insulated. Standing seam metal roofs on both homes, garage and carport. 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.
Financial Info
- Price
- $774,000
- $ / Sqft
- $268
- HOA
- None
- Tax Rate
- 1.58%
- Est. Taxes
- $4,500
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Exemptions
- Homestead, Over 65
Legal Info
- Address
- 228 Deertrail DR
- County
- Hays
- City
- San Marcos
- State
- TX
- Zip
- 78666
- Subdivision
- Valley View Sub
- Legal Description
- VALLEY VIEW SUBD TR 4 6.19 AC GEO#90208116
- Parcel
- 1191350000004003
Interior Features
- Floor
- Laminate, Tile
- Num Living
- 1
- Dining
- 1
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Microwave, Double Oven, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room, Main Level
- Master Bed
- Double Vanity, Primary Bedroom on Main, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Master Main
- Yes
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Fireplace Description
- Family Room, Wood Burning
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Quartz Counters, Double Vanity, Electric Dryer Hookup, High Speed Internet, Primary Bedroom on Main, Storage, Track Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), Washer Hookup, Smoke Detector(s), Aluminum Frames, Blinds, Drapes, Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Insulated Windows, Low Emissivity Windows, Screens, Vinyl Windows
General Info
- Beds
- 5 Total / 5 Main Level
- Full / Half Baths
- 3 / 0
- Prop Type
- Residential
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Stories
- 1
- Year Built
- 1997 / Resale
- Square Feet
- 2,885 / Owner
- Garages
- 2
- Garage Desc
- Detached
- Foundation
- Slab
- Roof
- Metal
- Construction
- HardiPlank Type, Masonry – Partial
- Acres
- 6.19
- Lot Description
- Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft), Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft), Trees-Small (Under 20 Ft)
- Restrictions
- Deed Restrictions
- Flood Plain
- No
- View
- Hill Country
- Water Access
- No
- Waterfront
- No
- Area
- HS
Utility Info
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Available, Internet-Fiber
- Heat
- Electric
- A C
- Central Air
Exterior Features
- Fence
- Back Yard, Gate, Wire
- Exterior Features
- Gutters Partial, Covered, Patio, Rear Porch
- Pool On Property
- No
- Area Amenities
- None
Price history
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | Price Decrease | $774,000−$25,400 (−3.2%) | −$25,400 (−3.2%) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Price Decrease | $799,400−$500 (−0.1%) | −$500 (−0.1%) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Price Decrease | $799,900−$25,000 (−3%) | −$25,000 (−3%) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Price Decrease | $824,900−$20,000 (−2.4%) | −$20,000 (−2.4%) |
| May 18, 2026 | Price Decrease | $844,900−$5,000 (−0.6%) | −$5,000 (−0.6%) |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Price Decrease | $849,900−$24,100 (−2.8%) | −$24,100 (−2.8%) |
| Feb 27, 2026 | New Listing | — |
Taxes
- Owner
- HARRIS RICHARD ANDREW IRREVOCABLE TRUST
- Legal
- VALLEY VIEW SUBD TR 4 6.19 AC GEO#90208116
- Geo ID
- 1191350000004003
- Acreage
- 6.19
- Exemption Type
- Homestead, OA
- Detail
- Not provided by this county source
- MLS estimated annual taxes
- $4,500
- MLS tax year
- 2025
| Year | Land | Improvements | Market | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $298,960 | $522,720 | $821,680 | $821,680 |
Source: Hays County
Schools
School Info
- District
- SanMarcosCONSISD
- Elementary
- Travis
- Middle
- Goodnight
- High
- San Marcos
Maps
Financing
Your preferences
- 20% down
- Conv/Jumbo
- 30 years
- 6.50% rate
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Estimated monthly payment
$4,934 / mo
20% down · 6.50% interest · 30-year fixed
Estimated monthly payment $4,934
- Principal & interest
- $3,914
- Property taxes
- $375
- Homeowners insurance
- $645
*PITI only
These figures are estimates for general information only — not a loan offer, a quote, or a guarantee of financing terms.
| Year | Starting balance | Principal paid | Interest paid | Ending balance | Principal vs interest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $619,200 | $6,921 | $40,044 | $612,279 | |
| 2 | $612,279 | $7,384 | $39,581 | $604,895 | |
| 3 | $604,895 | $7,879 | $39,086 | $597,016 | |
| 4 | $597,016 | $8,407 | $38,558 | $588,609 | |
| 5 | $588,609 | $8,970 | $37,995 | $579,639 | |
| 6 | $579,639 | $9,570 | $37,395 | $570,069 | |
| 7 | $570,069 | $10,211 | $36,754 | $559,857 | |
| 8 | $559,857 | $10,895 | $36,070 | $548,962 | |
| 9 | $548,962 | $11,625 | $35,340 | $537,337 | |
| 10 | $537,337 | $12,403 | $34,562 | $524,934 |
- Year 1$612,279
- Principal paid
- $6,921
- Interest paid
- $40,044
- Starting balance
- $619,200
- Year 2$604,895
- Principal paid
- $7,384
- Interest paid
- $39,581
- Starting balance
- $612,279
- Year 3$597,016
- Principal paid
- $7,879
- Interest paid
- $39,086
- Starting balance
- $604,895
- Year 4$588,609
- Principal paid
- $8,407
- Interest paid
- $38,558
- Starting balance
- $597,016
- Year 5$579,639
- Principal paid
- $8,970
- Interest paid
- $37,995
- Starting balance
- $588,609
- Year 6$570,069
- Principal paid
- $9,570
- Interest paid
- $37,395
- Starting balance
- $579,639
- Year 7$559,857
- Principal paid
- $10,211
- Interest paid
- $36,754
- Starting balance
- $570,069
- Year 8$548,962
- Principal paid
- $10,895
- Interest paid
- $36,070
- Starting balance
- $559,857
- Year 9$537,337
- Principal paid
- $11,625
- Interest paid
- $35,340
- Starting balance
- $548,962
- Year 10$524,934
- Principal paid
- $12,403
- Interest paid
- $34,562
- Starting balance
- $537,337
Nearby
Courtesy of Century 21 Randall Morris & As · (512) 353-1776
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