261 Briarwood DR, San Marcos, TX 78666
MLS #248986603 · Compass RE Texas, LLC · Michelle Kopp
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 details
- Property type
- Residential · SingleFamilyResidence
- Status
- Active
- Year built
- 1984
- Full baths
- 2
- Lot size
- 0.59
- Subdivision
- Parker Sub
- MLS area
- HS
- MLS #
- 248986603
Features
Interior features
- Bookcases
- Built-in Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Beamed Ceilings
- High Ceilings
- Tray Ceiling(s)
- Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Granite Counters
- Electric Dryer Hookup
- High Speed Internet
- In-Law Floorplan
- No Interior Steps
- Open Floorplan
- Pantry
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- Recessed Lighting
- Storage
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Washer Hookup
- Wired for Data
Exterior features
- Gutters Partial
- Private Entrance
- Private Yard
Additional details
- Parking
- Concrete, Driveway, Off Street, Parking Pad, Paved, RV Access/Parking, Side By Side, Tandem
- Garage spaces
- 0
- Roof
- Composition, Shingle
- Foundation
- Slab
- Annual tax
- $2,406
Location
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Schools
Assigned schools per the MLS.
- School district
- SanMarcosCONSISD
- Elementary
- Travis
- Middle
- Goodnight
- High
- San Marcos
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Getting around
- Downtown Austin
- 27 mi
- Austin-Bergstrom Airport
- 25 mi
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Market insights
Compared with 699 active homes in ZIP 78666 · HomeLocating listings
At $275,000, this home is priced 17% below the $329,990 median across 699 active homes in ZIP 78666.
Estimated monthly payment
Home price
$275,000
Down payment
20% ($55,000)
Loan details
30-yr fixed, 6.50%
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Listing courtesy of Compass RE Texas, LLC · Michelle Kopp
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