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Market Overview for Sunset Acres

There are 1 active listings in Sunset Acres with a median list price of $305K and a median sold price of $148K.

Homes average 39 days on market.

Over the past 30 days, 0 homes have sold, with 3 sales in the past 12 months.

The average price per square foot is $200.

About Sunset Acres

Sunset Acres is a residential neighborhood located in San Marcos, Texas, within the 78666 zip code in Hays County. The neighborhood sits on the west side of San Marcos, west of I-35 and south of the Texas State University campus, approximately 30 miles south of downtown Austin. Sunset Acres is bounded by residential areas along Hopkins Street to the north and commercial development along the I-35 corridor to the east. The subdivision was developed primarily in the 1960s and 1970s, with homes on tree-lined streets in a traditional grid layout.

Homes in Sunset Acres are predominantly single-story ranch-style and minimal traditional houses built between 1955 and 1975. Floor plans typically range from 900 to 1,400 square feet with two to three bedrooms on lots of 6,000 to 9,000 square feet. Resale prices generally range from $200,000 to $350,000, reflecting the smaller lot and home sizes relative to newer San Marcos subdivisions. Many homes feature brick or frame-and-siding exteriors, and a number of properties have been updated over the decades with new roofing, HVAC systems, and remodeled interiors. The neighborhood does not have a mandatory HOA.

Sunset Acres is served by San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District (San Marcos CISD). 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. Miller Middle School enrolls students in grades 6 through 8. San Marcos High School serves grades 9 through 12 and offers Advanced Placement courses, career and technical education programs, and extracurricular activities. San Marcos CISD operates 12 campuses serving approximately 8,144 students (2025-26) across the district.

Commuters from Sunset Acres reach downtown Austin in approximately 40 to 50 minutes via I-35 northbound. Texas State University, which enrolls approximately 44,596 students (fall 2025), is located less than 1 mile north and is one of the largest employers in the area. The San Marcos Premium Outlets along I-35 and the Tanger Outlets are both within a 5-minute drive. H-E-B on Thorpe Lane is approximately 1 mile east, providing grocery access. The San Marcos River runs through the city east of the neighborhood, with public access points for tubing and swimming at Rio Vista Park and City Park.

Living in Sunset Acres

Sunset Acres features single-story homes on moderately sized lots with mature live oak and pecan trees providing shade along the residential streets. The neighborhood uses a traditional grid street pattern with curbed roads and intermittent sidewalks. Most lots have fenced backyards and driveways with carports or single-car garages. The absence of an HOA means there are no community-level architectural restrictions beyond city code. Property tax rates fall under Hays County and San Marcos CISD jurisdictions. Utility services are provided by the City of San Marcos for water and wastewater, with electricity from a choice of retail providers.

Daily errands from Sunset Acres are convenient due to proximity to the commercial corridors along Hopkins Street and I-35. H-E-B on Thorpe Lane is roughly 1 mile east, and additional retail clusters along I-35 include grocery, dining, and services. The San Marcos River is approximately 1 mile east, where Rio Vista Park offers swimming, tubing access, and a cascading dam structure. The downtown San Marcos square, about 1.5 miles northeast, includes restaurants, local shops, and the courthouse. Texas State University campus activities, including sporting events and performances at the University Performing Arts Center, are accessible within a 5-minute drive.

Things to Do in Sunset Acres

• Rio Vista Park: City park on the San Marcos River featuring a cascading dam, swimming area, and tubing access point. Open year-round with free admission.
• San Marcos River: Spring-fed river maintaining a year-round temperature near 72 degrees Fahrenheit, offering tubing, kayaking, and swimming from multiple public access points.
• Downtown San Marcos Square: Historic courthouse square area approximately 1.5 miles northeast with restaurants, shops, and the Hays County Courthouse. Hosts seasonal farmers markets.
• Purgatory Creek Natural Area: Over 600 acres of natural preserve in San Marcos with more than 8 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails across rocky Hill Country terrain.
• Meadows Center at Spring Lake: Environmental education center at Texas State University with glass-bottom boat tours over the headwaters of the San Marcos River.

Major Employers in Sunset Acres

• Texas State University (Higher Education): Public university enrolling approximately 44,596 students (fall 2025) and employing approximately 6,000 faculty and staff, less than 1 mile north.
• San Marcos Premium Outlets (Retail): Outlet shopping center along I-35 with over 140 stores, approximately 3 miles south of Sunset Acres.
• Hays County (Government): County government offices in San Marcos employing staff across judicial, law enforcement, and administrative services.
• Christus Santa Rosa Hospital San Marcos (Healthcare): Hospital and medical campus in San Marcos providing acute care and outpatient services with approximately 500 employees.

Sunset Acres Schools

Sunset Acres is served by San Marcos ISD. Students typically attend Mendez Elementary or Bowie Elementary or Dezavala Elementary or Crockett Elementary or Rodriguez Elementary (San Marcos ISD) for elementary school, Goodnight Middle School or Owen Goodnight Middle School or Doris Miller Middle School or Miller Middle School for middle school, and San Marcos High School for high school.

School District: San Marcos ISD

Public Schools

Pre-Schools

• San Marcos Day Nursery - Nonprofit childcare center in San Marcos providing early education programs for ages 6 weeks through pre-K.
• First Baptist Church Preschool San Marcos - Church-based preschool program in San Marcos offering classes for ages 2 through pre-K.

Private Schools

• San Marcos Academy - Private college-preparatory boarding and day school in San Marcos serving grades 6 through 12, founded in 1907.
• St. John the Evangelist Catholic School - Catholic school in San Marcos serving pre-K through 5th grade with faith-based academic curriculum.

Higher Education

• Texas State University - Public university in San Marcos enrolling approximately 44,596 students (fall 2025) across 100+ undergraduate and 90+ graduate programs.

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