3 bed, 2 bath, 1,244 sqft on 0.59 acres in San Marcos. San Marcos, TX 78666. $275,000. San Marcos CISD.
About This Home
Incredible value and potential on .59 acre! No HOA, minimal restrictions, and a low 1.58% tax rate! Ideally located about 10 mins from Texas State University and ~30 mins from Austin and San Antonio. 2025 updates include * a new roof * all new HVAC * electrical * interior paint * lighting * insulation. Discover the charm of this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath single-story home, nestled on a spacious .59 ac lot along a quiet cul-de-sac street. With thoughtful improvements, inviting indoor and outdoor living spaces, and a convenient location near downtown San Marcos and Texas State University, this property offers an appealing blend of comfort, privacy, and room to grow. Inside you will find an updated kitchen and baths, a cozy fireplace, newer windows, no carpet, and numerous improvements. The expansive yard offers privacy and beautiful green views beneath mature shade trees, with no immediate neighbors behind or on one side. Featuring a large deck, workshop/storage shed with electricity and covered equipment storage, plus plenty of space to relax, entertain, garden, or park your RV or boat. Enjoy peaceful living with easy access to major roads, shopping, dining, downtown San Marcos, and Texas State University. An exceptional opportunity for space, flexibility, and convenience. Schedule your private showing today!
- Property Type
- Residential
- Year Built
- 1984
- Lot Size
- 0.59 acres
- Price / Sq Ft
- $221
Listing information last updated November 3, 2026.
Listed by Compass RE Texas, LLC
MLS# 1897272 • Active
IDX inquiries: Keenan Group at Compass · (512) 415-7653
Highlights
Facts & Features
Interior
- Bookcases
- Built-in Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Beamed Ceilings
- Ceiling-High
- Tray Ceiling(s)
- Ceiling-Vaulted
- Granite Counters
- High Speed Internet
- In-Law Floorplan
- No Interior Steps
- Open Floorplan
- Pantry
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- Recessed Lighting
- Storage
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Wired for Data
- Cooktop
- Dishwasher
- Electric Cooktop
- Electric Range
- Exhaust Fan
- Microwave
- Oven
- Electric Oven
- Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Range
- RNGHD
- Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Electric Water Heater
- No Carpet
- Tile
- Heating
- Central,Electric,Fireplace(s)
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air
- Fireplaces
- 1
Exterior & Lot
- Rain Gutters
- Private Entrance
- Private Yard
- Brick
- Frame
- Hardi
- Plank Type
- Back Yard
- Corner Lot
- Front Yard
- Landscaped
- Level
- Native Plants
- Private
- Public Maintained Road
- Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft)
- Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft)
- Trees-Moderate
- Slab
- Covered
- Deck
- Front Porch
- Porch
- Rear Porch
- Roof
- Composition,Shingle
- Lot Size
- 0.59 Acres
- Concrete
- Driveway
- Off Street
- Parking Pad
- Paved
- RV Access
- Parking
- Side By Side
- Tandem
Financial
- Original List Price
- $275,000
- Price per Sq Ft
- $221
Utilities
- Cable Available
- Electricity Connected
- High Speed Internet
- Sewer Connected
- Water Connected
- Water Source
- Public
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
Transaction History
1 record on file
Every recorded listing, sale, and lease at 261 Briarwood DR, whoever represented it.
- ActiveListed 2026Current price: $275,000Original list: $275,000MLS 1897272
- Listed · October 27, 2026$275,000
Prices shown are list prices. Closed sale prices are available to registered clients in accordance with ACTRIS rules.
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Price & Listing History
Listed with current price, original ask, and market time.
- Current list
- $275,000
- Original list
- $275,000
- Price movement
- No verified reduction
- Listed / DOM
- Oct 27, 2026 · 8 days
Tax Record
Public record data from county appraisal records. Market value can differ from assessed value.
- Assessed Value
- $243,980
- Assessment Year
- 2025
- Year Built
- 1984
- Parcel ID
- 11-6350-0000-01501-3
| Year | Taxes | Total Assessment | Land | Additions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | — | $243,980 | $21,230 | $222,750 |
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Zoned Schools
San Marcos CISD
San Marcos
Goodnight
Travis
Zoned assignments come from the property school fields available to us. District context schools are shown only when an assigned tier is missing. Contact the school district directly to verify current boundaries and enrollment eligibility.
Excluded from this estimate: property taxes, home insurance, and HOA dues. Each requires verified amount, cadence or unit, source, and as-of details.
Illustrative down payment
20% ($55K)
Adjustable assumption - not a lending recommendation.
Home price
$275,000
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List price
$275,000
Price per sqft
$221/sqft
Vs. Neighborhood guide reference price
Not available
Days on market
8 days
Original to current
No verified reduction
$275K original
Active inventory context
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Source: MLS Grid / Unlock MLS and Keenan Group review as of Nov 3, 2026.
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