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
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.
Financial Info
- Price
- $774,000
- $ / Sqft
- $268
- HOA
- None
- Tax Rate
- 1.58%
- Est. Taxes
- $12,226.45
- 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
- $12,226.45
- MLS tax year
- 2025
| Year | Land | Improvements | Market | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $298,960 | $522,720 | $821,680 | $821,680 |
Disclaimer: Tax data provided by Hays Central Appraisal District (2026 Hays CAD PropertyDataExport 2026-08-26).
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
$5,578 / mo
20% down · 6.50% interest · 30-year fixed
Estimated monthly payment $5,578
- Principal & interest
- $3,914
- Property taxes
- $1,019
- 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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