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228 Deertrail DR, San Marcos, TX 78666

Valley View Sub

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
Sq Ft2,885
Acres6.19
Year Built1997

About This Property

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 TypeSingle Family
MLS #2880114
Days on Market153
Lot Size6.19 acres
Listed2/26/2026
Last Updated2/26/2026

Location

County
Hays
School District
SanMarcosCONSISD
MLS Area
HS

Size

Lot Description
Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft), Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft), Trees-Small (Under 20 Ft)
Horses Allowed
Yes
$/Acre
$129,225

Improvements

Garage Spaces
2
Fence
Back Yard, Gate, Wire
Exterior Features
Rain Gutters
Heating
Electric
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Microwave, Double Oven, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Water Softener Owned
Flooring
Laminate, Tile
Fireplaces
Family Room, Wood Burning
Fireplace Count
1
Windows
Aluminum Frames, Blinds, Drapes, Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Insulated Windows, Low-Emissivity Windows, Screens, Vinyl Windows
Construction Materials
HardiPlank Type, Masonry – Partial
Foundation
Slab
Roof
Metal
Direction Faces
Southwest
Pool Features
None
Patio / Porch
Covered, Patio, Rear Porch
View
Hill Country
Community Features
None
Covered Spaces
2
Parking Features
Detached

Location

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$799,900