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201 Ridgewood DR, San Marcos, TX, 78666
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About Holland Hills
Holland Hills is a residential neighborhood in San Marcos, Texas, located in Hays County approximately 30 miles south of Austin along the Interstate 35 corridor. The neighborhood sits on the east side of San Marcos near the intersection of Holland Street and Sagewood Trail, within the 78666 zip code. San Marcos straddles Hays and Caldwell counties, and Holland Hills falls within the city's growing eastern residential corridor close to Texas State University and the San Marcos River.
Homes in Holland Hills consist primarily of single-family residences built in the 1990s and 2000s, with brick and stone exteriors on modest lots. Properties typically range from 1,200 to 2,200 square feet with three to four bedrooms. Home prices in the neighborhood generally fall between $225,000 and $350,000, positioning it as an entry-level to mid-range market within the San Marcos area. Many homes include two-car garages and fenced backyards.
Holland Hills is served by San Marcos Consolidated ISD, which operates 12 campuses across the city. Students in this area typically attend Travis Elementary School, San Marcos Middle School (formerly Miller Middle School), and San Marcos High School. San Marcos CISD enrolls approximately 8,000 students district-wide and offers dual-language and career-and-technical education programs.
Residents of Holland Hills are within a 5-minute drive of the San Marcos Premium Outlets and Tanger Outlets shopping centers along Interstate 35. Texas State University, the fifth-largest university in Texas with over 38,000 students, anchors the local economy and is approximately 3 miles west. The commute to downtown Austin takes 35 to 45 minutes northbound on I-35 depending on traffic conditions.
Living in Holland Hills
Holland Hills draws a mix of long-term homeowners and families who work in the San Marcos and greater Austin area. The San Marcos metropolitan area has a median household income near $45,000, influenced by the large student population at Texas State University. Households in Holland Hills tend to skew slightly above that figure given the owner-occupied housing stock, with a mix of families with school-age children and working adults commuting north along I-35.
Daily routines in Holland Hills center on the nearby commercial corridor along Interstate 35 and Wonder World Drive, where H-E-B, Walmart, and a range of fast-casual and sit-down restaurants serve the neighborhood. Rio Vista Park along the San Marcos River is roughly 3 miles west and offers tubing access, swimming areas, and walking paths. The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Spring Lake provides glass-bottom boat tours on the headwaters of the San Marcos River. Community events include the Mermaid SPLASH festival each September and the regular San Marcos Farmers Market at the downtown square.
Things to Do in Holland Hills
- Rio Vista Park: City park on the San Marcos River featuring cascading dam structures popular for tubing and swimming. Free public access year-round, roughly 3 miles west of Holland Hills.
- The Meadows Center at Spring Lake: Environmental education center at the headwaters of the San Marcos River offering glass-bottom boat tours over natural springs. Operated by Texas State University.
- San Marcos Premium Outlets: Over 140 brand-name outlet stores along I-35 including Nike, Coach, and Tory Burch. Located less than 2 miles south of the neighborhood.
- Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park: Commercial cave formed by an earthquake fault line, featuring guided tours, an anti-gravity house, and a wildlife park on Wonder World Drive.
- Five Mile Dam Park: Hays County park along the Blanco River east of San Marcos with picnic areas, a swimming hole, and fishing access. Approximately 6 miles from Holland Hills.
Major Employers in Holland Hills
- Texas State University (Higher Education): Largest employer in San Marcos with over 38,000 students and roughly 6,000 faculty and staff, located 3 miles west of Holland Hills.
- San Marcos Premium Outlets (Retail): Simon-operated outlet mall with over 140 stores along I-35, employing hundreds of retail workers within 2 miles of the neighborhood.
- Amazon (Logistics): Fulfillment center in San Marcos opened in 2021, adding over 1,000 warehouse and logistics positions to the local job market.
- Central Texas Medical Center (Healthcare): 102-bed hospital on Sessom Drive providing emergency, surgical, and inpatient services as the primary acute-care facility in Hays County.
Holland Hills Schools
Holland Hills is served by San Marcos CISD. Students typically attend Crockett Elementary for elementary school, Goodnight Middle School or Miller Middle School or Doris Miller Middle School for middle school, and San Marcos High School for high school.
School District: San Marcos CISD
Public Schools
- Crockett Elementary - Elementary school serving the Holland Hills area in San Marcos CISD.
- Goodnight Middle School - Middle school serving the Holland Hills area in San Marcos CISD.
- Miller Middle School - Middle school serving the Holland Hills area in San Marcos CISD.
- Doris Miller Middle School - Middle school serving the Holland Hills area in San Marcos CISD.
- San Marcos High School - High school serving the Holland Hills area in San Marcos CISD.
Pre-Schools
- First Baptist Church Preschool San Marcos - Church-based preschool on North Guadalupe Street offering programs for ages 2 through pre-K.
- Kids R Kids of San Marcos - Licensed childcare and early learning center on Wonder World Drive near I-35 serving infants through school age.
Private Schools
- San Marcos Academy - Private college-preparatory school on Ranch Road 12 serving grades PK-12 with boarding and day student options since 1907.
Higher Education
- Texas State University - Public research university with over 38,000 students, the fifth-largest university in Texas, located 3 miles west of Holland Hills.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Holland Hills in San Marcos
Holland Hills is on the east side of San Marcos, Texas, in Hays County near Holland Street and Sagewood Trail within the 78666 zip code. The neighborhood is approximately 30 miles south of downtown Austin along Interstate 35.
What do homes cost in Holland Hills San Marcos
Homes in Holland Hills typically range from $225,000 to $350,000. Properties are mostly single-family residences built in the 1990s and 2000s with three to four bedrooms and 1,200 to 2,200 square feet of living space.
What school district is Holland Hills in
Holland Hills is served by San Marcos Consolidated ISD. Students typically attend Travis Elementary, San Marcos Middle School, and San Marcos High School. The district operates 12 campuses serving approximately 8,000 students.
How far is Holland Hills from downtown Austin
Holland Hills is approximately 30 miles south of downtown Austin. The commute takes 35 to 45 minutes via Interstate 35 northbound, depending on traffic conditions during peak hours.
What is near Holland Hills San Marcos
Holland Hills is within 2 miles of the San Marcos Premium Outlets and Tanger Outlets along I-35. H-E-B, Walmart, and a range of restaurants line Wonder World Drive. Texas State University is roughly 3 miles west.
Is Texas State University close to Holland Hills
Texas State University is approximately 3 miles west of Holland Hills, a 5 to 10 minute drive. The university enrolls over 38,000 students and serves as the largest employer in the San Marcos area with roughly 6,000 faculty and staff.