601 Deertrail DR, San Marcos TX 78666
San Marcos, TX 78666 · Valley View Ranch
Single Family Residence for sale in Valley View Ranch
Overview
Property Description
Come make your own family estate here less than 10 minutes from Texas State University! Built in 1997, this beautifully renovated two-story home features 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Updates include a custom kitchen, newly installed walk-in shower, interior and exterior have been freshly painted & wood flooring on the main level and laminate flooring upstairs. ~ All major systems have been fully updated for peace of mind: a new roof (2024), new HVAC system, new 50-gallon water heater, new water lines throughout the home, and a new electrical panel. ~ Enjoy true farm-and-ranch living with ample space for gardening and raising animals. The property includes chicken coops, a storage shed, a deep water well, a 2,000-square-foot workshop, and a separate 2½-car garage with an attached air-conditioned office space—everything you need for work, hobbies, or homesteading.
Financial Info
- Price
- $850,000
- $ / Sqft
- $217
- HOA
- None
- Tax Rate
- 1.76%
- Est. Taxes
- $9,330
- Tax Year
- 2024
- Exemptions
- Homestead
Legal Info
- Address
- 601 Deertrail DR
- County
- Hays
- City
- San Marcos
- State
- TX
- Zip
- 78666
- Subdivision
- Valley View Ranch
- Legal Description
- VALLEY VIEW RANCH, LOT 39 - 40, ACRES 12
- Parcel
- 1191550000040002
Interior Features
- Floor
- Stone, Vinyl, Wood
- Num Living
- 2
- Dining
- 1
- Kitchen
- Kitchen Island
- Appliances
- Built-In Electric Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, RNGHD, Washer, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry
- Main Level
- Master Bed
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- Master Main
- Yes
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Fireplace Description
- Living Room
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Stone Counters, Kitchen Island, Multiple Living Areas, Primary Bedroom on Main, None
General Info
- Beds
- 4 Total / 3 Main Level / 1 Other Level
- Full / Half Baths
- 2 / 0
- Prop Type
- Residential
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Stories
- 2
- Year Built
- 1997 / Resale
- Square Feet
- 3,918 / Appraiser
- Garages
- 3
- Garage Desc
- Circular Driveway, Detached
- Foundation
- Slab
- Roof
- Asphalt
- Construction
- Wood Siding, Stone Veneer
- Acres
- 12.00
- Lot Description
- Cleared, Level, Native Plants, Public Maintained Road, Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft), Many Trees
- Restrictions
- None
- Flood Plain
- No
- View
- Hill Country
- Water Access
- No
- Waterfront
- No
- Area
- HH
Utility Info
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Utilities
- Electricity Available, Propane
- Heat
- Central
- A C
- Central Air
Exterior Features
- Fence
- None
- Exterior Features
- Private Yard, Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch
- Pool On Property
- No
- Area Amenities
- None
Rooms
Main level
- Bedroom
- Bathroom
Walk-in Shower
- Primary Bathroom
GranCnt
- Primary Bedroom
Ceiling Fan(s)
- Bedroom
Ceiling Fan(s)
- Kitchen
Bar
Price history
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | Price Decrease | $850,000−$25,000 (−2.9%) | −$25,000 (−2.9%) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Back On Market | — | |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Hold | — | |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Price Decrease | $875,000−$25,000 (−2.8%) | −$25,000 (−2.8%) |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Price Decrease | $900,000−$80,000 (−8.2%) | −$80,000 (−8.2%) |
| Mar 28, 2026 | Price Decrease | $980,000−$10,000 (−1%) | −$10,000 (−1%) |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Price Decrease | $990,000−$10,000 (−1%) | −$10,000 (−1%) |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Back On Market | — | |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Hold | — | |
| Nov 5, 2025 | New Listing | — |
Taxes
- Owner
- BALL, DANIEL F
- Legal
- VALLEY VIEW RANCH, Lot 39 - PT OF 40, ACRES 8.8
- Geo ID
- 1191550000040002
- Acreage
- 8.80
- Exemption Type
- CBL
- Detail
- Not provided by this county source
- MLS estimated annual taxes
- $9,330
- MLS tax year
- 2024
| Year | Land | Improvements | Market | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $425,020 | $572,330 | $997,350 | $771,948 |
Disclaimer: Tax data provided by Hays Central Appraisal District (2026 Hays CAD PropertyDataExport 2026-08-26).
Schools
School Info
- District
- SanMarcosCONSISD
- Elementary
- Rodriguez (San Marcos ISD)
- 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
$5,784 / mo
20% down · 6.50% interest · 30-year fixed
Estimated monthly payment $5,784
- Principal & interest
- $4,298
- Property taxes
- $778
- Homeowners insurance
- $708
*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 | $680,000 | $7,601 | $43,976 | $672,399 | |
| 2 | $672,399 | $8,110 | $43,467 | $664,290 | |
| 3 | $664,290 | $8,653 | $42,924 | $655,637 | |
| 4 | $655,637 | $9,232 | $42,345 | $646,405 | |
| 5 | $646,405 | $9,850 | $41,726 | $636,555 | |
| 6 | $636,555 | $10,510 | $41,067 | $626,044 | |
| 7 | $626,044 | $11,214 | $40,363 | $614,830 | |
| 8 | $614,830 | $11,965 | $39,612 | $602,865 | |
| 9 | $602,865 | $12,766 | $38,810 | $590,099 | |
| 10 | $590,099 | $13,621 | $37,955 | $576,478 |
- Year 1$672,399
- Principal paid
- $7,601
- Interest paid
- $43,976
- Starting balance
- $680,000
- Year 2$664,290
- Principal paid
- $8,110
- Interest paid
- $43,467
- Starting balance
- $672,399
- Year 3$655,637
- Principal paid
- $8,653
- Interest paid
- $42,924
- Starting balance
- $664,290
- Year 4$646,405
- Principal paid
- $9,232
- Interest paid
- $42,345
- Starting balance
- $655,637
- Year 5$636,555
- Principal paid
- $9,850
- Interest paid
- $41,726
- Starting balance
- $646,405
- Year 6$626,044
- Principal paid
- $10,510
- Interest paid
- $41,067
- Starting balance
- $636,555
- Year 7$614,830
- Principal paid
- $11,214
- Interest paid
- $40,363
- Starting balance
- $626,044
- Year 8$602,865
- Principal paid
- $11,965
- Interest paid
- $39,612
- Starting balance
- $614,830
- Year 9$590,099
- Principal paid
- $12,766
- Interest paid
- $38,810
- Starting balance
- $602,865
- Year 10$576,478
- Principal paid
- $13,621
- Interest paid
- $37,955
- Starting balance
- $590,099
Nearby
Courtesy of Austin Livin LLC · (512) 560-4549
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