
$3,520,000
600 River RD, Martindale, TX, 78655

$3,520,000
600 River RD, Martindale, TX, 78655

$599,000
608 NW River Road RD, Martindale, TX, 78655

$410,000
502 River RD, Martindale, TX, 78655

$319,900
208 River RD, Martindale, TX, 78655

$299,000
100 Arlene LN, Martindale, TX, 78655

$160,000
602 River road, Martindale, TX, 78655

$129,900
598 NW River RD, Martindale, TX, 78655

$129,900
598 Northwest River RD, Martindale, TX, 78655

$112,900
333 Quail Run RD, Martindale, TX, 78655

$106,900
536 NW River RD, Martindale, TX, 78655
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Martindale offers a rural, slow-paced lifestyle centered on the San Marcos River and agricultural surroundings. The median household income is below the Hays County average, reflecting the community's smaller size and agricultural heritage. There are no major retail stores, grocery chains, or medical facilities in Martindale — residents drive to San Marcos (6 miles) or Lockhart (15 miles) for shopping, dining, and healthcare. The city's character has been described as an "oasis from the hustle-and-bustle of the I-35 corridor," with wide lots, mature trees, and minimal traffic.
Daily life revolves around the river and the small-town community. Property owners along the San Marcos River have direct water access for recreation. The surrounding land is primarily agricultural, with cattle ranching and row crops visible along the rural roads east of the city. Martindale's proximity to San Marcos provides access to Texas State University events, outlet shopping, and a larger restaurant and entertainment scene, while Lockhart's barbecue trail is a short drive northeast. The city appeals to buyers seeking affordable rural living within commuting distance of the Austin-San Marcos corridor.
Martindale is served primarily by San Marcos CISD. Students attend campuses in San Marcos, approximately 6 miles west. A small number of students at the edges of the area may be zoned to Lockhart ISD or Gonzales ISD.
School District: San Marcos CISD, Lockhart ISD (partial), Gonzales ISD (partial)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
Martindale is primarily served by San Marcos CISD. Students attend Dezavala Elementary, Goodnight Middle School, and San Marcos High School. A small number of students at the area's edges may be zoned to Lockhart ISD or Gonzales ISD.
Home prices in Martindale range from the mid-$100,000s for older homes to the $400,000s for properties with river access or larger lots. The city is significantly more affordable than nearby San Marcos or Kyle.
Martindale is approximately 35 miles south of downtown Austin. The drive takes about 40-45 minutes via San Marcos and Interstate 35.
Martindale is a small, quiet city of approximately 1,250 residents on the San Marcos River. The community has minimal commercial development and a rural, agricultural character. The river provides the primary recreation, and San Marcos is 6 miles west for shopping and services.
Recreation centers on the San Marcos River — tubing, kayaking, fishing, and swimming. Don's Fish Camp provides a 50-acre river park. Lockhart's barbecue trail and San Marcos' downtown square and outlet malls are short drives away.