
$275,000
340 Trestle Tree, San Marcos, TX, 78666

$275,000
340 Trestle Tree, San Marcos, TX, 78666

$250,000
254 Trestle Tree, San Marcos, TX, 78666

$239,000
122 Rush HVN #F093, San Marcos, TX, 78666

$199,000
110 Rush Haven, San Marcos, TX, 78666

$195,000
246 Trestle Tree, San Marcos, TX, 78666

$179,000
133 Rush HVN #E034, San Marcos, TX, 78666
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Blanco River North features a mix of housing eras and styles set on lots with native Hill Country vegetation including live oak, pecan, and cedar elm trees. Properties closer to the river sit on larger lots with natural landscaping, while homes on interior streets occupy quarter-acre to half-acre lots with more typical suburban layouts. Road infrastructure includes a combination of county-maintained roads and city streets, with some sections lacking sidewalks or curbs. The area does not have a unified HOA across all sections, though individual subdivisions within the broader area may have their own covenants. Property tax rates fall under Hays County and San Marcos CISD jurisdictions, with combined rates near $2.00 per $100 of assessed valuation.
The Blanco River provides the primary natural amenity for the area, with opportunities for swimming, tubing, and fishing along accessible stretches of the waterway. Five Mile Dam Park, located along the Blanco River approximately 2 miles west, offers a popular swimming hole, picnic areas, and a low-water dam. Purgatory Creek Natural Area, a 730-acre Hays County preserve approximately 3 miles south, provides over 10 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails through Hill Country terrain. Downtown San Marcos, about 2 miles southeast, includes the historic town square with locally owned restaurants, shops, and the Price Center performing arts venue. The San Marcos River, fed by the San Marcos Springs, maintains a year-round temperature near 72 degrees and supports tubing, kayaking, and glass-bottom boat tours at Spring Lake.
Blanco River North is served by San Marcos ISD. Students typically attend Travis Elementary or Dezavala Elementary or Mendez Elementary or Bowie Elementary or Crockett Elementary for elementary school, Goodnight Middle School or Miller Middle School or Owen Goodnight Middle School for middle school, and San Marcos High School for high school.
School District: San Marcos ISD
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
Homes in Blanco River North generally range from $250,000 to $475,000. Properties include ranch-style homes and newer construction on lots from one-quarter acre to one acre or more. River-adjacent lots with water access tend toward the higher end.
Blanco River North is served by San Marcos CISD. Students typically attend Bowie Elementary, Miller Middle School, and San Marcos High School. San Marcos High offers AP courses and dual-credit programs through Texas State University.
Blanco River North is approximately 30 miles south of downtown Austin. The commute takes 35 to 45 minutes via I-35 north, depending on traffic conditions. San Antonio is roughly 30 miles to the south.
The Blanco River is a spring-fed Hill Country waterway that flows east through northern San Marcos before joining the San Marcos River about 3 miles downstream. The river supports swimming, tubing, and fishing along accessible stretches.
The Blanco River offers swimming and tubing, with Five Mile Dam Park providing a popular swimming hole about 2 miles west. Purgatory Creek Natural Area has over 10 miles of hiking and biking trails. The San Marcos River supports year-round water recreation.
Texas State University is a public university with enrollment exceeding 38,000 students, located approximately 2 miles southeast of Blanco River North. The university operates 10 colleges and is the largest employer in San Marcos.