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Daily life in The Estates of San Marcos is supported by commercial options along Wonder World Drive and the I-35 corridor. H-E-B on Sessom Drive is roughly 3 miles east, and restaurants along the San Marcos town square include local and regional dining options spanning barbecue, Tex-Mex, and Italian cuisines. Purgatory Creek Natural Area, a 471-acre preserve approximately 2 miles south, offers over 8 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails through juniper and oak woodlands. The San Marcos River, fed by spring-fed flows maintaining temperatures near 72 degrees year-round, provides tubing and kayaking access at multiple entry points in town. Texas State University campus events, including performing arts and Division I athletics, are within a 10-minute drive.
The Estates of San Marcos is served by San Marcos ISD. Students typically attend Hernandez Elementary or Crockett Elementary for elementary school, Miller Middle School or Doris Miller Middle School or 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 The Estates of San Marcos typically range from $350,000 to $600,000. Properties sit on half-acre to one-acre lots with custom and semi-custom construction ranging from 2,000 to 3,500 square feet.
The Estates of San Marcos is served by San Marcos CISD. Students typically attend Travis Elementary, Miller Middle School, and San Marcos High School. The high school enrolls approximately 1,800 students and offers AP courses and CTE pathways.
The Estates of San Marcos is approximately 30 miles south of downtown Austin. The commute takes 35 to 50 minutes via I-35 depending on traffic conditions.
Purgatory Creek Natural Area offers over 8 miles of hiking and biking trails across 471 acres. The San Marcos River provides year-round tubing and kayaking in spring-fed water. The downtown square features locally owned restaurants and seasonal markets.
Lots in The Estates of San Marcos generally range from half an acre to one acre. The larger parcels and Hill Country topography create a low-density layout with spacing between homes and native tree coverage.
Texas State University is the largest employer with over 6,000 faculty and staff. San Marcos Premium Outlets employs 1,500 to 3,000 seasonal workers. Central Texas Medical Center provides healthcare employment on Medical Drive.