About Blanco Terrace
Blanco Terrace is a residential neighborhood located in San Marcos, Texas, within the 78666 zip code in Hays County. The neighborhood sits along the Blanco River corridor in the southern portion of San Marcos, roughly 30 miles south of downtown Austin via I-35. The area is accessed from River Road and local residential streets, with I-35 providing the primary regional corridor. The San Marcos River and Blanco River converge near the southeastern edge of San Marcos, and the neighborhood takes its name from its proximity to the Blanco River.
Homes in Blanco Terrace consist primarily of single-family residences built from the 1970s through the 2000s, with lot sizes typically ranging from 5,000 to 8,000 square feet. Resale prices generally range from $200,000 to $350,000 depending on home size, condition, and lot characteristics. Floor plans average 1,100 to 1,800 square feet with three- to four-bedroom layouts. Construction includes brick veneer, wood siding, and composite exteriors with composition roofing. Some properties sit on elevated terrain with partial views toward the Blanco River valley.
Blanco Terrace is served by San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District. Students in the area are typically zoned to Crockett Elementary School, Miller Middle School, and San Marcos High School. Crockett Elementary enrolls approximately 500 students in grades pre-K through 5. Miller Middle School serves grades 6 through 8 with roughly 550 students. San Marcos High School enrolls approximately 2,000 students in grades 9 through 12 and offers career and technical education pathways, AP courses, and dual-credit programs through Austin Community College.
Commuters from Blanco Terrace reach downtown Austin in approximately 35 to 45 minutes via I-35 North. Texas State University, the largest employer in San Marcos with over 4,000 faculty and staff, is roughly 2 miles north. The San Marcos Premium Outlets and Tanger Outlets along I-35 draw regional retail traffic and provide local employment. The intersection of I-35 and Highway 123 serves as the primary commercial hub for the area.
Living in Blanco Terrace
Blanco Terrace sits on sloping terrain near the Blanco River in southern San Marcos, with mature trees and established landscaping throughout the neighborhood. Homes occupy standard residential lots along curving streets with sidewalks on most blocks. The area receives water and wastewater service from the City of San Marcos. Property tax rates include Hays County, City of San Marcos, and San Marcos CISD levies. The combined tax rate is approximately $2.10 per $100 of assessed valuation.
Daily life in Blanco Terrace centers on the San Marcos commercial corridors. H-E-B on Thorpe Lane is roughly 2 miles north, and Walmart Supercenter on I-35 is about 3 miles northeast. Rio Vista Park on the San Marcos River is approximately 2 miles north and provides tubing access, picnic areas, and swimming. The San Marcos River Walk extends through the downtown area with restaurants, shops, and access to Spring Lake. Texas State University campus adds dining, cultural events, and the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Spring Lake. The Blanco River provides local fishing access within walking distance of some homes in the neighborhood.