
$175,000
1604 Mill ST #B, San Marcos, TX, 78666

$175,000
1604 Mill ST #B, San Marcos, TX, 78666
There are 1 active listings in Chimney Place with a median list price of $175K.
The average price per square foot is $170.
Chimney Place is a small residential neighborhood located in San Marcos, Texas, within Hays County, served by San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District. The neighborhood sits in the eastern portion of San Marcos, a city of approximately 77,000 residents positioned midway between Austin and San Antonio along the I-35 corridor. San Marcos has grown by 13.4 percent since the 2020 census, when it recorded a population of 68,224. The city occupies the edge of the Balcones Escarpment, where the flat Blackland Prairie transitions into the rolling Texas Hill Country. The San Marcos River, fed by hundreds of springs that maintain a constant 72-degree water temperature year-round, flows through the center of town and serves as a defining natural feature that draws visitors and new residents to the area.
Homes in Chimney Place include a range of housing types, with properties spanning from around 1,000 to over 5,700 square feet. Pricing in the neighborhood varies from approximately $117,000 to $360,000, reflecting a mix of smaller starter homes and larger family residences. Construction materials and styles vary by era, as some homes date to earlier development periods while others represent more recent additions or renovations. The neighborhood is situated in the Millview East section of San Marcos and provides access to I-35 within a few minutes, sitting within the broader residential fabric of the city surrounded by other established neighborhoods. Lot sizes and setbacks vary, and the area includes both owner-occupied homes and rental properties, consistent with the mixed housing patterns common in a university city.
Chimney Place is zoned to San Marcos CISD. Students attend Crockett Elementary School for early grades, then feed into Goodnight Middle School for grades 6 through 8 and San Marcos High School for grades 9 through 12. San Marcos CISD serves the city and surrounding unincorporated Hays County areas, operating multiple campuses across the district. San Marcos High School offers academic programs, career and technical education pathways, and extracurricular activities. The city is also home to Texas State University, which enrolled a record 44,630 students in fall 2025 and employs approximately 2,780 people, making it the largest single employer in San Marcos. The university offers over 200 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs across nine colleges, and it is the only Texas university to have graduated a U.S. President, being the alma mater of Lyndon Baines Johnson.
San Marcos provides a full range of commercial services along I-35 and the Wonder World Drive corridor. H-E-B Plus operates a full-service location on SH 123. The San Marcos Premium Outlets and Tanger Outlets together feature more than 220 stores and employ over 3,600 people combined, forming one of the largest outlet shopping destinations in Texas, with stores including Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, and Saint Laurent alongside standard retail brands. Central Texas Medical Center, with more than 650 employees, provides hospital services in the city. Downtown San Marcos, centered around the Hays County courthouse square, includes restaurants, bars, and locally owned shops, and hosts a farmers market every Saturday. Commuters reach downtown Austin in approximately 35 to 45 minutes via I-35 north, while San Antonio is roughly 50 minutes south on the same highway. The city's position between two major metro areas and the presence of a large university create a rental and resale housing market with consistent demand throughout the year.
Chimney Place is located in a residential section of San Marcos with access to the city's network of parks, trails, and spring-fed waterways. The San Marcos River runs through the center of town and provides year-round recreation including tubing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and swimming in water that stays at 72 degrees regardless of season. Multiple tube and kayak rental outfitters operate along the river, and various put-in points allow for float trips of different lengths. The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, located at Spring Lake on the Texas State University campus, offers 30-minute glass-bottom boat tours over the spring openings that feed the river, with adult tickets starting at $12. The average monthly preschool cost in San Marcos is approximately $621.
Residents of Chimney Place are within a short drive of I-35 for commuting north toward Austin or south toward San Antonio. Daily shopping and dining are concentrated along I-35 and the Wonder World Drive corridor, where H-E-B Plus, chain restaurants, and service businesses provide routine needs. Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park, located along the Balcones Fault Line, provides guided cave tours through formations created by seismic activity, plus an observation tower and wildlife park. Downtown San Marcos offers a walkable district with restaurants ranging from barbecue to international cuisine, and the Hays County courthouse square hosts seasonal events throughout the year. Property values in the broader San Marcos market benefit from the presence of Texas State University, which drives consistent rental and homebuyer demand. The outlet malls along I-35 provide employment for thousands of area residents and draw shoppers from across Central Texas, with discounts of up to 65 percent off retail prices at over 220 stores.
Chimney Place is served by San Marcos CISD, with Texas State University also located in the city providing higher education access for over 44,000 students.
School District: San Marcos CISD
Chimney Place is served by San Marcos CISD. Students attend Crockett Elementary, Goodnight Middle School, and San Marcos High School. Texas State University, with over 44,000 students, is also located in San Marcos.
Chimney Place in San Marcos is approximately 35 to 45 minutes from downtown Austin and roughly 50 minutes from San Antonio, both via I-35. San Marcos sits midway between the two cities.
The San Marcos River is spring-fed and maintains a constant temperature of 72 degrees Fahrenheit year-round. It supports tubing, kayaking, swimming, and paddleboarding through the center of town.
Texas State University is the largest employer with approximately 2,780 employees. The San Marcos Premium Outlets and Tanger Outlets employ over 3,600 combined. Central Texas Medical Center has more than 650 employees.
San Marcos offers spring-fed river tubing and kayaking, glass-bottom boat tours at The Meadows Center, Wonder World Cave tours, outlet shopping with over 220 stores, and a downtown district with restaurants and a weekly farmers market.
Homes in Chimney Place range from approximately $117,000 to $360,000 depending on square footage and condition. Properties span from around 1,000 to over 5,700 square feet, reflecting a mix of housing types.
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