ActiveMLS #4832949
816 Cardenas ST, San Marcos TX 78666
San Marcos, TX 78666 · Alto
Single Family Residence for sale in Alto
$313,200
$255,890
3Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
1,431Square Ft
0.18Acres
2Garage
2025Year Built
Price Reduced
1 / 22$255,890$313,200
Overview
Property Description
NEW CONSTRUCTION BY CENTEX HOMES! Available Now! The move-in ready Serenada lives larger than its square footage, and offers bright open-plan living spaces and three spacious bedrooms.
Financial Info
- Price
- $255,890
- $ / Sqft
- $179
- HOA
- Yes - Mandatory / $600 / Annually
- HOA Name
- Alto
- HOA Includes
- Common Area Maintenance
- Tax Rate
- 2.08%
- Est. Taxes
- $6,514.56
- Tax Year
- 2024
- Exemptions
- None
Legal Info
- Address
- 816 Cardenas ST
- County
- Hays
- City
- San Marcos
- State
- TX
- Zip
- 78666
- Subdivision
- Alto
- Legal Description
- 816 Cardenas St
- Parcel
- 816 Cardenas St
Interior Features
- Floor
- Vinyl
- Num Living
- 1
- Dining
- 1
- Kitchen
- Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry
- Appliances
- Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Washer/Dryer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry
- Laundry Room, Main Level
- Master Bed
- Double Vanity, Primary Bedroom on Main, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Master Main
- Yes
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Electric Dryer Hookup, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, No Interior Steps, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Bedroom on Main, Recessed Lighting, Smart Home, Walk-In Closet(s), Washer Hookup, Wired for Data, Smoke Detector(s), Blinds, Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Screens, Shutters
General Info
- Beds
- 3 Total / 3 Main Level
- Full / Half Baths
- 2 / 0
- Prop Type
- Residential
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Stories
- 1
- Year Built
- 2025 / New
- Square Feet
- 1,431 / Builder
- Garages
- 2
- Garage Desc
- Attached, Garage, Garage Faces Front
- Foundation
- Slab
- Roof
- Composition, Shingle
- Construction
- HardiPlank Type
- Acres
- 0.18
- Lot Description
- Interior Lot, Level
- Restrictions
- Deed Restrictions
- Flood Plain
- No
- View
- None
- Water Access
- No
- Waterfront
- No
- Area
- HS
Utility Info
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Available, Internet-Cable, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available
- Heat
- Central, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
- A C
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Exterior Features
- Fence
- Back Yard, Wood
- Exterior Features
- None
- Pool On Property
- No
- Area Amenities
- Cluster Mailbox, Common Grounds
Price history
Members only
Days on market
−$57,310 (−18.3%)
$313,200 → $255,890
3
Price reductions
Active
Since Feb 13, 2026
Price trend
List priceFeb 2026 → Sep 2026
Property history4 events
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | Price Decrease | $255,890−$14,000 (−5.2%) | −$14,000 (−5.2%) |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Price Decrease | $269,890−$29,100 (−9.7%) | −$29,100 (−9.7%) |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Price Decrease | $298,990−$14,210 (−4.5%) | −$14,210 (−4.5%) |
| Feb 13, 2026 | New Listing | — |
Taxes
Tax data isn’t available for this property’s county yet.
Schools
School Info
- District
- SanMarcosCONSISD
- Elementary
- Dezavala
- Middle
- Goodnight
- High
- San Marcos
Maps
Financing
Your preferences
- 20% down
- Conv/Jumbo
- 30 years
- 6.50% rate
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List price $255,890
Down paymentStays 20% if you change the price
Note rate, not APR
From this listing’s tax record
*Estimated only (1% of price / yr)
Estimated monthly payment
$2,050 / mo
20% down · 6.50% interest · 30-year fixed
Estimated monthly payment $2,050
- Principal & interest
- $1,294
- Property taxes
- $543
- Homeowners insurance
- $213
*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 | $204,712 | $2,288 | $13,239 | $202,424 | |
| 2 | $202,424 | $2,441 | $13,086 | $199,983 | |
| 3 | $199,983 | $2,605 | $12,922 | $197,378 | |
| 4 | $197,378 | $2,779 | $12,748 | $194,598 | |
| 5 | $194,598 | $2,965 | $12,562 | $191,633 | |
| 6 | $191,633 | $3,164 | $12,363 | $188,469 | |
| 7 | $188,469 | $3,376 | $12,151 | $185,093 | |
| 8 | $185,093 | $3,602 | $11,925 | $181,491 | |
| 9 | $181,491 | $3,843 | $11,684 | $177,648 | |
| 10 | $177,648 | $4,101 | $11,426 | $173,547 |
- Year 1$202,424
- Principal paid
- $2,288
- Interest paid
- $13,239
- Starting balance
- $204,712
- Year 2$199,983
- Principal paid
- $2,441
- Interest paid
- $13,086
- Starting balance
- $202,424
- Year 3$197,378
- Principal paid
- $2,605
- Interest paid
- $12,922
- Starting balance
- $199,983
- Year 4$194,598
- Principal paid
- $2,779
- Interest paid
- $12,748
- Starting balance
- $197,378
- Year 5$191,633
- Principal paid
- $2,965
- Interest paid
- $12,562
- Starting balance
- $194,598
- Year 6$188,469
- Principal paid
- $3,164
- Interest paid
- $12,363
- Starting balance
- $191,633
- Year 7$185,093
- Principal paid
- $3,376
- Interest paid
- $12,151
- Starting balance
- $188,469
- Year 8$181,491
- Principal paid
- $3,602
- Interest paid
- $11,925
- Starting balance
- $185,093
- Year 9$177,648
- Principal paid
- $3,843
- Interest paid
- $11,684
- Starting balance
- $181,491
- Year 10$173,547
- Principal paid
- $4,101
- Interest paid
- $11,426
- Starting balance
- $177,648
First 10 of 30 years
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