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$390,000
1405 Girard Ave, San Marcos, TX, 78666
431,483SqFt$263/SqFt
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$364,000
1104 Franklin DR, San Marcos, TX, 78666
331,294SqFt$281/SqFt
Market Overview for Oak Heights
There are 2 active listings in Oak Heights with a median list price of $377K and a median sold price of $284K.
Homes average 19 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 3 homes have sold, with 10 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $272.
About Oak Heights
Oak Heights is a residential neighborhood located in San Marcos, Texas, within the 78666 zip code in Hays County. The neighborhood sits in the central part of San Marcos, approximately 30 miles south of downtown Austin along the I-35 corridor. Oak Heights is positioned near the intersection of Hopkins Street and LBJ Drive, within walking distance of Texas State University and the downtown San Marcos square. The area includes a mix of older single-family homes built from the 1950s through 1970s alongside renovated properties and some newer infill construction on established lots.
Homes in Oak Heights generally range from $200,000 to $400,000 depending on square footage, lot size, and renovation status. Properties include single-family homes from 900 to 2,000 square feet on lots averaging 5,000 to 8,000 square feet. Construction styles include wood-frame and brick ranch homes from the mid-20th century, with some properties updated to include modern kitchens, expanded living areas, and energy-efficient systems. The neighborhood includes a mix of owner-occupied homes and rental properties given its proximity to Texas State University. Lot coverage and setbacks follow the City of San Marcos residential zoning standards.
Oak Heights is served by San Marcos Consolidated ISD. Students in the area are typically zoned to Travis Elementary School, Miller Middle School, and San Marcos High School. Travis Elementary serves grades pre-K through 5 with approximately 500 students. Miller Middle School serves grades 6 through 8 with roughly 700 students. San Marcos High School enrolls approximately 1,800 students in grades 9 through 12 and offers Advanced Placement courses, dual-credit programs through Austin Community College, and career and technical education pathways including welding, automotive technology, and health science.
Commuters from Oak Heights reach downtown Austin in approximately 35 to 45 minutes via I-35 north, with the interstate interchange less than 2 miles west. Texas State University, located adjacent to the neighborhood, employs over 3,500 faculty and staff and enrolls approximately 38,000 students. The San Marcos Premium Outlets and Tanger Outlets along I-35 add a significant retail employment base within 5 miles. The downtown San Marcos square, approximately a half mile southwest, includes restaurants, shops, and municipal offices.
Living in Oak Heights
Oak Heights features a grid street pattern with mid-century homes on 5,000- to 8,000-square-foot lots, mature pecan and live oak trees providing canopy cover along residential streets. The neighborhood's proximity to Texas State University means the area has a mix of long-term residential properties and rental homes. Sidewalks line many of the primary streets, and the relatively flat terrain allows for walkability to the university campus, downtown square, and nearby parks. Homes in the area include original 1950s and 1960s ranch-style structures alongside renovated and modernized properties. Property taxes fall under Hays County and San Marcos CISD jurisdictions.
Daily life in Oak Heights benefits from proximity to the San Marcos town square, which includes locally owned restaurants, coffee shops, a farmers market operating seasonally on Saturdays, and the Hays County Courthouse. H-E-B on Thorpe Lane is approximately 1 mile south, providing full-service grocery. The San Marcos River, accessible at Rio Vista Park approximately 1 mile south, offers tubing, kayaking, and swimming in spring-fed water that maintains approximately 72 degrees year-round. Purgatory Creek Natural Area, a 521-acre preserve with over 6 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, is approximately 3 miles west.
Things to Do in Oak Heights
- San Marcos River at Rio Vista Park: Spring-fed river accessible approximately 1 mile south, maintaining roughly 72-degree water year-round. Tubing, kayaking, and swimming are available.
- Purgatory Creek Natural Area: 521-acre nature preserve approximately 3 miles west with over 6 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails through Hill Country terrain.
- San Marcos Downtown Square: Historic town square approximately a half mile southwest with locally owned restaurants, shops, a seasonal farmers market, and the Hays County Courthouse.
- Wonder World Cave and Adventure Park: Commercial cave tour and adventure park on Wonderworld Drive featuring a guided tour of an earthquake-formed cave and an observation tower.
- Meadows Center at Spring Lake: Conservation and education center on the Texas State campus offering glass-bottom boat tours over the headwaters of the San Marcos River.
Major Employers in Oak Heights
- Texas State University (Higher Education): Public university employing over 3,500 faculty and staff with approximately 38,000 students, adjacent to Oak Heights.
- San Marcos Premium Outlets (Retail): Outlet shopping center along I-35 with over 140 stores, approximately 4 miles south, employing an estimated 2,000 workers.
- Hays County (Government): County government with offices in the downtown San Marcos courthouse complex, employing approximately 1,200 staff.
- Central Texas Medical Center (Healthcare): 116-bed hospital on Wonderworld Drive approximately 3 miles west, employing over 700 clinical and administrative staff.
Oak Heights Schools
Oak Heights is served by San Marcos ISD. Students typically attend Crockett Elementary or Dezavala Elementary or Mendez Elementary for elementary school, Miller Middle School or Goodnight Middle School or Doris Miller Middle School for middle school, and San Marcos High School for high school.
School District: San Marcos ISD
Public Schools
- Crockett Elementary - Elementary school serving the Oak Heights area in San Marcos ISD.
- Dezavala Elementary - Elementary school serving the Oak Heights area in San Marcos ISD.
- Mendez Elementary - Elementary school serving the Oak Heights area in San Marcos ISD.
- Miller Middle School - Middle school serving the Oak Heights area in San Marcos ISD.
- Goodnight Middle School - Middle school serving the Oak Heights area in San Marcos ISD.
- Doris Miller Middle School - Middle school serving the Oak Heights area in San Marcos ISD.
- San Marcos High School - High school serving the Oak Heights area in San Marcos ISD.
Pre-Schools
- San Marcos Day Nursery - Nonprofit childcare center in San Marcos providing early education and care for children ages 18 months through 5 years.
- First Baptist Church Preschool San Marcos - Church-based preschool program in San Marcos serving children ages 2 through pre-K.
Private Schools
- San Marcos Academy - Private college-preparatory school in San Marcos serving grades 6 through 12 with boarding and day student options on a 104-acre campus.
Higher Education
- Texas State University - Public university enrolling approximately 38,000 students with over 200 degree programs. Campus is adjacent to Oak Heights.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do homes cost in Oak Heights San Marcos
Homes in Oak Heights generally range from $200,000 to $400,000 depending on condition and renovation status. Properties include single-family homes from 900 to 2,000 square feet on lots averaging 5,000 to 8,000 square feet.
What school district is Oak Heights San Marcos in
Oak Heights is zoned to San Marcos Consolidated ISD. Students typically attend Travis Elementary, Miller Middle School, and San Marcos High School. The district operates 12 campuses serving approximately 8,500 students.
How far is Oak Heights from downtown Austin
Oak Heights is approximately 30 miles south of downtown Austin. The commute takes 35 to 45 minutes via I-35 north, with the interstate interchange less than 2 miles west of the neighborhood.
Is Oak Heights walkable to Texas State University
Oak Heights is adjacent to the Texas State University campus. The university's main campus along LBJ Drive is within a half-mile walk from most homes in the neighborhood.
What is the San Marcos River near Oak Heights
The San Marcos River is a spring-fed waterway accessible at Rio Vista Park approximately 1 mile south. The river maintains roughly 72-degree water year-round and is used for tubing, kayaking, and swimming.
What parks are near Oak Heights San Marcos TX
Purgatory Creek Natural Area is approximately 3 miles west with 521 acres of hiking and biking trails. Rio Vista Park along the San Marcos River is about 1 mile south with river access and green space.