228 Deertrail Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666
5
Bed
3
Bath
2,885Sqft
6.19Acres(Lot)
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
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Bedroom Information
Total beds: 5Bathroom Information
Total Baths: 3 Full Baths: 3Room Information
Rooms Total: 1Roofing Information
MetalFlooring Information
Laminate, Tile, CarpetFree -
Interior Features
AllBedroomsDown, Attic, CeilingFans, DoubleVanity, EntranceFoyer, HisAndHersClosets, PrimaryDownstairs, MainLevelPrimary, MultipleClosets, PullDownAtticStairs, Storage, TrackLighting, VaultedCeilings, WalkInClosets, WindowTreatments, BedroomOnMainLevel, BreakfastArea, FullBathOnMainLevel, Other, SeeRemarks, SolidSurfaceCountersRoof: MetalAppliances: DoubleOven, Dryer, Dishwasher, ElectricRange, ElectricWaterHeater, Disposal, Other, Refrigerator, SeeRemarks, WaterHeater, Washer, SomeElectricAppliances, Microwave, Range, WaterSoftenerOwnedLaundry Features: WasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup, LaundryInUtilityRoom, LaundryRoomWindow Features: WindowTreatments -
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating: Yes Heating: Central, Electric, Solar Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: CentralAir, Electric, OneUnit
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Building Information
Year Built: 1997Construction Materials: HardiplankType, MasonryStories: 1Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, PorchPool Features: NonePrivate Pool: No -
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: CoveredPatio, DogRun, Porch, RainGutters
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Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 6.19Property Information
Subdivision: Valley View Sub Source Property Type: Residential Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: One Property Age: 29
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Listing Price Information
Listing Price: $799900Original Price: $874000Cash, Conventional, FHA, VaLoan
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Tax Information
Parcel Number: R46208 Tax Lot: 4 Tax Legal Desc: VALLEY VIEW SUBD TR 4 6.19 AC GEO#90208116
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Parking Information
AttachedCarport, Carport, DoorSingle, Detached, GarageFacesFront, Garage, GarageDoorOpener, Other, Oversized, RvAccessParking, SeeRemarksGarage Information
Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 2
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School Information
Elementary School: Travis Elementary Junior High School: Owen Goodnight Middle School Senior High School: San Marcos High School -
Utility Information
CableAvailable, FiberOpticAvailable, HighSpeedInternetAvailable -
Location Information
Direction: Lime Kiln to Hillard. Right into Valley View Estates. Left on Merrywood. Right on Sunnywood. Right on Deertrail. Home on left look for sign. Security Features: SmokeDetectors
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| Address | Estimate | Bed | Bath | Sq. Ft | Lot Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 237 Escondido Circle, San Marcos, TX, 78666 | $308,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,022 | 2,022 SqFt |
| 304 Sonterra Dr, San Marcos, TX, 78666 | $365,000 | 4 | 3 | 1,969 | 1,969 SqFt |
| 115 Vintage Drive, San Marcos, TX, 78666 | $339,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,024 | 2,024 SqFt |
| 111 Vintage Drive, San Marcos, TX, 78666 | $339,000 | 4 | 3 | 1,969 | 1,969 SqFt |
| 117 Winged Foot Court, San Marcos, TX, 78666 | $329,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,150 | 2,150 SqFt |
| 141 Medinah Lane, San Marcos, TX, 78666 | $315,000 | 4 | 2 | 1,871 | 1,871 SqFt |
| 125 Escala Way, San Marcos, TX, 78666 | $315,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,044 | 2,044 SqFt |
| 109 Seminole Drive, San Marcos, TX, 78666 | $319,000 | 3 | 3 | 2,072 | 2,072 SqFt |
| 142 Solitude Drive, San Marcos, TX, 78666 | $320,000 | 4 | 2 | 1,922 | 1,922 SqFt |
| 104 Pronghorn Circle, San Marcos, TX, 78666 | $285,000 | 4 | 2 | 1,796 | 1,796 SqFt |
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ByOwner last updated this listing 07/22/2026 @ 19:23
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