
Under contract
$275,000
261 Briarwood Dr
San Marcos, TX 78666
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,244 sq ft
- 0.59 acres
Listing courtesy of Compass RE Texas, LLC · (512) 575-3644 · MLS# 1897272 · Status: Active Under Contract
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!
Description provided by the listing brokerage.
Facts
- Property type
- Residential · Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1984
- Lot size
- 0.59 acres
- Living area
- 1,244 sq ft
- Price per sq ft
- $221
- Bathrooms
- 2 full, 0 half
- Annual taxes
- $2,406
- County
- Hays
- Neighborhood
- Parker Sub
- School district
- San Marcos CISD
- Schools
- Travis · Goodnight · San Marcos
Features
- Roof
- Composition, Shingle
- View
- Trees/Woods
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Levels
- One
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- Fencing
- None
- Heating
- Central, Electric, Fireplace(s)
- Flooring
- No Carpet, Tile
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Appliances
- 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
- Lot
- 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
- Water
- Public
- Pool
- None
- Horse amenities
- None
- Windows
- Bay Window(s), Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Screens
- Parking
- Concrete, Driveway, Off Street, Parking Pad, Paved, RV Access/Parking, Side By Side, Tandem
- Exterior
- Rain Gutters, Private Entrance, Private Yard
- 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
- Community
- Trail(s)
- Fireplace
- Living Room, Wood Burning
- Foundation
- Slab
- Waterfront
- None
- Energy efficiency
- HVAC, Insulation, Roof, Windows
- Accessibility
- None
- Construction
- Brick, Frame, HardiPlank Type
- Patio & porch
- Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Porch, Rear Porch
Location

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