
$989,000
810 Loop ST, San Marcos, TX, 78666

$989,000
810 Loop ST, San Marcos, TX, 78666

$429,000
800 Bishop ST, San Marcos, TX, 78666

$275,000
1108 Marlton ST, San Marcos, TX, 78666

$225,000
821 Old Ranch Rd 12, San Marcos, TX, 78666
There are 5 active listings in Southwest Hills with a median list price of $275K and a median sold price of $320K.
Over the past 30 days, 0 homes have sold, with 1 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $183.
Southwest Hills is a residential neighborhood in western San Marcos, Texas (Hays County), situated in the wooded hills northwest of Wonder World Drive and southwest of Post Road. The neighborhood has approximately 826 residents and developed organically over several decades rather than as a single master-planned community. Most homes were built between 1970 and 1999, with additional construction from the 2000s to the present. The area is not a gated community and is not governed by a single master-plan HOA.
Housing in Southwest Hills consists primarily of single-family homes in traditional and ranch styles, often featuring limestone or brick exteriors with attached garages or carports. The neighborhood includes a mix of smaller two-bedroom residences and larger four-bedroom properties. The area sits in the rolling terrain of the Texas Hill Country, with mature tree cover and wooded lots throughout. Craftsman bungalows, Cape Cod designs, and custom homes are also present in the housing stock.
San Marcos is located along I-35 approximately 32 miles south of Austin and serves as the seat of Hays County. Texas State University, which enrolled a record 44,596 students for fall 2025, anchors the local economy and gives the city its college-town character. The San Marcos River, fed by springs that maintain a constant 72-degree temperature year-round, runs through the city and supports tubing, kayaking, and swimming. San Marcos was ranked the nation's fastest-growing city by the U.S. Census Bureau for three consecutive years (2013 through 2015), and the city's population reached approximately 90,988 as of January 2025. The community is served by San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District.
Southwest Hills residents are within minutes of downtown San Marcos, the Texas State University campus, and the San Marcos River. I-35 provides the primary commute corridor, with downtown Austin approximately 32 miles north (30 to 40 minutes in light traffic). SH 130 offers a toll-road alternative that bypasses I-35 congestion. Ranch Road 12 runs from San Marcos northward through Wimberley and Dripping Springs.
San Marcos CISD serves the neighborhood. Students attend Crockett Elementary (approximately 487 students, opened 1964), Miller Middle School (approximately 908 students), and San Marcos High School (approximately 2,447 students, UIL 6A). San Marcos High offers AP courses and dual enrollment at Texas State University and Austin Community College.
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital — San Marcos, a Level 4 Trauma Center at 1301 Wonder World Drive, provides nearby healthcare. The combined San Marcos Premium Outlets (145-plus stores) and Tanger Outlets (100-plus stores) draw over 14 million visitors annually from 75 countries, making outlet shopping a significant part of the local economy.
Southwest Hills is served by San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District, which serves over 8,200 students across the San Marcos area.
School District: San Marcos CISD
Southwest Hills is in western San Marcos, Texas (Hays County), situated in the wooded hills northwest of Wonder World Drive. Downtown Austin is approximately 32 miles north via I-35.
Southwest Hills is served by San Marcos CISD. Students attend Crockett Elementary, Miller Middle School, and San Marcos High School (UIL 6A, approximately 2,447 students).
Southwest Hills features a mix of ranch-style and traditional single-family homes built from the 1970s through the present. The neighborhood developed organically over several decades on wooded Hill Country terrain.
Downtown Austin is approximately 32 miles north via I-35, with a drive time of 30 to 40 minutes in light traffic. SH 130 provides a toll-road alternative.
The San Marcos River offers year-round tubing, kayaking, and swimming at a constant 72 degrees. Purgatory Creek Natural Area has over 700 acres with approximately 10 miles of trails for hiking and mountain biking.
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