228 Deertrail Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666 (MLS # 605681)
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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.
| DAYS ON MARKET | 164 | LAST UPDATED | 8/5/2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRACT | Valley View Sub | YEAR BUILT | 1997 |
| GARAGE SPACES | 2.0 | COUNTY | Hays |
| STATUS | Active | PROPERTY TYPE(S) | Single Family |
| PRICE HISTORY | |
| Prior to Apr 1, '26 | $874,000 |
|---|---|
| Apr 1, '26 - May 18, '26 | $849,900 |
| May 18, '26 - Jun 3, '26 | $844,900 |
| Jun 3, '26 - Jun 17, '26 | $824,900 |
| Jun 17, '26 - Aug 5, '26 | $799,900 |
| Aug 5, '26 - Today | $799,400 |
| ADDITIONAL DETAILS | |
| AIR | Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric |
|---|---|
| AIR CONDITIONING | Yes |
| APPLIANCES | Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Other, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Water Softener Owned |
| CONSTRUCTION | HardiPlank Type |
| EXTERIOR | Dog Run, Rain Gutters |
| FIREPLACE | Yes |
| GARAGE | Yes |
| HEAT | Central, Electric, Solar |
| INTERIOR | Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, His and Hers Closets, Other, See Remarks, Storage, Track Lighting, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s) |
| LOT | 6.19 acre(s) |
| LOT DESCRIPTION | Secluded, Wooded |
| PARKING | Attached Carport, Carport, Detached, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Other, Oversized, RV Access/Parking, See Remarks |
| POOL DESCRIPTION | None |
| SEWER | Septic Tank |
| STORIES | 1 |
| STYLE | ContemporaryModern, HillCountry |
| SUBDIVISION | Valley View Sub |
| TAXES | 12226 |
| UTILITIES | Cable Available |
| WATER ACCESS | None Water Features |
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