
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. When your neighbors are in the dark, you're not. 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. 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 Type
Residential
Year Built
1997
Lot Size
6.19 acres
$/Sq Ft
$277
Garage
8 spaces
Listed by Century 21 Randall Morris & As
Verified property facts
228 Deertrail DR is listed at $799,900 with 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 2,885 square feet, 6.19-acre lot. This places it above the 78666 median of $545,000.
228 Deertrail DR is zoned for SanMarcosCONSISD with assigned schools: Travis (6/10) (elementary), Goodnight (6/10) (middle), San Marcos (6/10) (high). School assignments should be verified directly with the district.
228 Deertrail DR is a Residential built in 1997 featuring 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 2,885 square feet, 6.19-acre lot.
228 Deertrail DR is presented by the Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate, the #1 Austin Board of Realtors Team (2024) with 1,000+ career transactions and $1B+ in career volume across Austin's luxury market.
The most recent annual property tax for 228 Deertrail DR is $4,601. Texas has no state income tax, so property taxes are a primary revenue source. Rates vary by jurisdiction and exemptions. Verify current amounts with the county appraisal district.
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Price Change with current price, original ask, and market time.
Public record data from county appraisal records. Market value can differ from assessed value.
| Year | Taxes | Total Assessment | Land | Additions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | — | $775,067 | $243,510 | $639,860 |

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List price
$799,900
Price per sqft
$277/sqft
Vs. Valley View Sub median
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Days on market
129 days
Original to current
$74.1K reduction
$874K original
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Source: MLS Grid / Unlock MLS and Keenan Group review as of Jul 5, 2026.
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With 20% down ($159,980) on a 30-year fixed mortgage at approximately 6.75%, the estimated monthly payment for 228 Deertrail DR is around $4,534 including principal, interest, and estimated taxes. Actual payment varies by rate, down payment, insurance, and HOA fees.
At $799,900, 228 Deertrail DR is in the Valley View Sub market where there are currently 324 active listings in 78666. The Keenan Group has completed 1 transactions in 78666 as part of 1,000+ career sales totaling $1B+ across Austin.
228 Deertrail DR includes verified waterfront access: None. Buyers should confirm shoreline, dock rights, and floodplain status during due diligence.
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Current Price
$799,900
Timeline data compiled from MLS records and public records. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
| Year | Taxes | Total Assessment | Land | Additions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | — | $775,067 | $243,510 | $639,860 |
Timeline merges MLS activity (when permitted) with public records. Some details may be restricted to registered VOW clients.
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