3500 Scull Rd, Martindale, TX 78655

Wake up to the San Marcos River. This 3.9-acre Martindale property sits above the Scull Road bridge with a half-acre peninsula extending into the water — river frontage on three sides, direct access for kayaking and fishing, and no flood history. The 1958 ranch-style home spans 3,112 sq ft with only two owners in its 65+ year history. Recent upgrades include a reinforced pier and beam foundation, new premium-shingle roof, and updated electrical system. Inside: a kitchen built around a high-end gas range, a sun room that catches morning light, and a flexible fourth room. One of the most unique river setups along the San Marcos.

The San Marcos River bends around 3500 Scull Rd in Martindale, creating a peninsula of nearly half an acre where water surrounds the property on three sides. This 3.9-acre tract sits just above the Scull Road bridge in the Martindale subdivision, positioned so completely within the river's embrace that the line between land and water becomes almost irrelevant to daily life. The sound of the current reaches into every room of the 3,112 square foot home. Cool morning air moves up from the water through the house, carrying the smell of native plants and limestone banks. There's no barrier between the living space and the river - the deck, front porch, and rear porch extend into the landscape as natural extensions of the kitchen and multiple living areas inside.

Built in 1958 and occupied by only two owners, the stone ranch-style home has aged with purpose rather than decline. The pier and beam foundation and new roof with premium shingles signal serious maintenance. The kitchen centers on a high-end gas range with an island, breakfast bar, and eat-in space that captures southern light. A study or home office provides workspace with river views. The concrete and wood flooring flows from the interior through the multiple living areas, connecting the home's different zones the way the river connects the property's edges.

The 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath, 1-half-bath layout arranges itself around the water view. Fishing, kayaking, and entertaining happen not at a destination but at the property line. The San Marcos River here moves reliably without flooding this land - a distinction valuable enough to mention because it speaks to elevation, drainage, and decades of weather history. The greenbelt and native plants anchor the acreage without demanding constant management.

Martindale puts 3500 Scull Rd within the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District, with Dezavala Elementary, Miller Middle, and San Marcos High School serving the area. The $880,000 price reflects $283 per square foot for land that rarely appears on the market. Waterfront acreage of this size, with river access on multiple sides, dock infrastructure, and a livable home, doesn't become available often. The property traded hands in just six days, typical for genuinely unique river properties in Central Texas.