| Beds | 5 |
|---|---|
| Baths | 3 |
| Sqft | 2,885 |
| Acres | 6.19 |
| Property Type | Home |
| Heating | Electric |
| Parking | Detached |
| Year Built | 1997 |
| Stories | 1 |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Days on Market | 231 |
| Garages | 2 |
About 228 Deertrail Dr
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.
Location
| Legal Description | VALLEY VIEW SUBD TR 4 6.19 AC GEO#90208116 |
|---|---|
| Address | 228 Deertrail Dr |
| County | Hays |
| City | San Marcos |
| Zip Code | 78666 |
| Subdivision | Valley View Sub |
| School District | SanMarcosCONSISD |
| MLS Area | HS |
Size and Restrictions
| Acres | 6.19 |
|---|---|
| Lot Description | Trees Large Size, Trees Medium Size, Trees Small Size |
| Horses Allowed | Yes |
| $/Acre | $125,040 |
Improvements
| Parking | Detached |
|---|---|
| Garage Spaces | 2 |
| Fence | Back Yard, Gate, Wire |
| Exterior Features | Rain Gutters |
Features
| View | Hills |
|---|---|
| Water Access | None |
Utilities
| Water | Well |
|---|---|
| Utilities | Cable Available, Electricity Available, Fiber Optic Available |
Amenities
| Area Amenities | None |
|---|
Beds and Baths
| Bedrooms | 5 |
|---|---|
| Main Level Beds | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 3 full |
| Primary on Main | Yes |
Other Rooms
| Kitchen Appliances | Double Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned, Washer |
|---|---|
| Laundry Facilities | Inside, Main Level, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup |
Heating and Cooling
| Heating | Electric |
|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | Central Air |
| Fireplaces | Family Room, Wood Burning |
Interior Features
| Flooring | Laminate, Tile |
|---|---|
| Features | Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Main Level Primary, Quartz Counters, Storage, Track Lighting, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s) |
| Disability | Accessibility Features, Accessible Full Bath, Common Area, Enhanced Accessible, Accessible Approach with Ramp, See Remarks, Accessible Hallway(s) |
Building Information
| Square Feet | 2,885 |
|---|---|
| Year Built | 1997 |
| # of Stories | 1 |
| Building Faces | Southwest |
| Construction | HardiPlank Type, Masonry |
| Foundation | Slab |
| Roof | Metal |
Energy Efficiency
| Energy Efficiency Features | Appliances, HVAC |
|---|
Property Features
| Exterior Features | Rain Gutters |
|---|
Garage and Parking
| Garage | Yes - 2 Spaces |
|---|---|
| Parking | Detached |
Financial
| $/Sq Ft | $268 |
|---|---|
| $/Acre | $125,040 |
| Special Conditions | DeedRestrictions |
| Documents Available | Survey |
| Disclosures | Seller Disclosure |
Property Taxes
| Appraisal District | Hays |
|---|---|
| Estimated Taxes | $4,500 |
| Tax ID | 1191350000004003 |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
Homeowner Association
| Has HOA | No |
|---|
Listing Details
| Office | Century 21 Randall Morris & As |
|---|---|
| Contact Info | (512) 353-1776 |