Market Overview for Cottonwood Creek
There are 16 active listings in Cottonwood Creek with a median list price of $257K and a median sold price of $266K.
Homes average 53 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 3 homes have sold, with 44 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $166.
About Cottonwood Creek
Cottonwood Creek is a growing master-planned community in southeast San Marcos, Hays County, Texas (zip code 78666), situated southwest of Wonder World Drive and accessible via State Highway 123. Established in 2009, the subdivision has expanded steadily through multiple builder phases, with older sections dating to 2012-2014 and new construction ongoing.
National builders D.R. Horton, Starlight Homes, and Century Communities have each developed sections within Cottonwood Creek. D.R. Horton's Express Homes section at 112 Brody Lane is sold out. Starlight Homes continues to sell at 1408 Morris Loop, offering seven floor plans from 1,216 to 2,717 square feet. Century Communities builds in the Pinnacle at Cottonwood Creek section at 1229 Wild Leaf Way, with five floor plans from 1,288 to 2,003 square feet. All homes offer three- to four-bedroom layouts in single-story ranch and two-story configurations with two-car garages.
Community amenities include a swimming pool, splash pad, playground, dog park, sports court, bocce ball court, gazebo, BBQ grills, and walking and biking trails. The Cottonwood Creek Homeowners Association is managed by Goodwin Management. San Marcos High School is just 1.2 miles from the neighborhood, and CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital is 2.7 miles away.
San Marcos is the county seat of Hays County, positioned along I-35 between Austin (approximately 30 miles north) and San Antonio (approximately 50 miles south). The city is home to Texas State University, the fifth-largest university in Texas with approximately 34,000 students and 2,780 employees. The spring-fed San Marcos River, maintaining a constant 72-degree temperature year-round, runs through the heart of the city and supports kayaking, tubing, and paddleboarding.
Living in Cottonwood Creek
Cottonwood Creek's location in southeast San Marcos puts residents within a few miles of the city's major attractions and employers. San Marcos High School (approximately 2,492 students) is just 1.2 miles from the neighborhood. Texas State University is approximately 5 miles away. The San Marcos Premium Outlets and Tanger Outlets, with over 240 combined stores and 1.2 million square feet of retail, are roughly 3 miles away.
The spring-fed San Marcos River, known for its constant 72-degree water temperature, is approximately 4 miles from the neighborhood and offers year-round tubing, kayaking, and paddleboarding. Wonder World Cave and Adventure Park, featuring an earthquake-formed cave along the Balcones Fault Line, is nearby.
San Marcos is positioned along I-35 between Austin (approximately 30 miles north) and San Antonio (approximately 50 miles south), providing commute access to both metropolitan areas. Students attend San Marcos CISD schools: Bowie Elementary, Goodnight Middle School, and San Marcos High School.
Things to Do in Cottonwood Creek
- San Marcos River: A crystal-clear spring-fed river maintaining a constant 72 degrees year-round. Offers tubing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and snorkeling approximately 4 miles from the neighborhood.
- Wonder World Cave and Adventure Park: An earthquake-formed cave along the Balcones Fault Line with guided tours, the Tejas Observation Tower, and a wildlife park. Located near the neighborhood.
- San Marcos Premium Outlets and Tanger Outlets: Over 240 combined stores and 1.2 million square feet of retail, approximately 3 miles from Cottonwood Creek. One of the largest outlet shopping destinations in Texas.
- Meadows Center at Spring Lake: Glass-bottom boat tours over the San Marcos Springs, one of the largest spring systems in the western United States. Located on the Texas State University campus.
- Cottonwood Creek Community Amenities: On-site pool, splash pad, playground, dog park, sports court, bocce ball court, gazebo, BBQ area, and walking trails for residents.
Major Employers in Cottonwood Creek
- Texas State University (Higher Education): Located approximately 5 miles away with approximately 34,000 students and 2,780 employees.
- San Marcos Premium Outlets (Retail): Approximately 2,100 employees at the outlet shopping center, roughly 3 miles from the neighborhood.
- Central Texas Medical Center (Healthcare): A 140-bed hospital with over 650 employees serving San Marcos and the surrounding area.
- Hunter Industries (Manufacturing): An irrigation equipment manufacturer with approximately 650 employees in San Marcos.
Cottonwood Creek Schools
Cottonwood Creek is served by San Marcos Consolidated ISD.
School District: San Marcos CISD
Public Schools
- Bowie Elementary - K through 5th grade, approximately 577 students. Located at 4020 Monterrey Oaks, approximately 2.3 miles from the neighborhood.
- Goodnight Middle School - Located at 1301 Highway 123, approximately 3.1 miles from Cottonwood Creek.
- San Marcos High School - Approximately 2,492 students. Located just 1.2 miles from the neighborhood.
Higher Education
- Texas State University - The fifth-largest university in Texas, located approximately 5 miles from Cottonwood Creek.
Frequently Asked Questions
What builders are active in Cottonwood Creek?
Starlight Homes and Century Communities (Pinnacle at Cottonwood Creek) are currently building new homes. D.R. Horton previously built in the community but that section is sold out.
What home sizes are available in Cottonwood Creek?
Homes range from 1,216 to 2,717 square feet, with three to four bedrooms in both single-story and two-story configurations. Two-car garages are standard.
What amenities does Cottonwood Creek offer?
The community features a pool, splash pad, playground, dog park, sports court, bocce ball court, gazebo, BBQ grills, and walking and biking trails.
What school district serves Cottonwood Creek?
San Marcos Consolidated ISD. Students attend Bowie Elementary, Goodnight Middle School, and San Marcos High School, which is just 1.2 miles away.
How far is Cottonwood Creek from Austin and San Antonio?
San Marcos is located along I-35, approximately 30 miles south of Austin and 50 miles north of San Antonio, providing commute access to both metropolitan areas.
