About This Home

Centrally located in San Marcos’ established Rio Vista neighborhood, this home offers convenient access to the San Marcos River, Rio Vista Park, downtown San Marcos, Texas State University and I-35. This well-maintained home features recent improvements including a newer roof, HVAC system, updated flooring, and improvements to the kitchen and bathroom. With many of the major updates already completed, buyers can enjoy added comfort and peace of mind from day one. The central location puts you close to shopping, dining, and entertainment, with convenient access to I-35 for travel toward Austin or San Antonio. A great opportunity for buyers looking for a well-cared-for home in a convenient and established San Marcos neighborhood.

At $226/sqft, this home is priced in line with the San Marcos market average of $229/sqft across 408 active listings. View Austin market report →

Location

1115 Sycamore St, San Marcos, TX 78666

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Property Details

Price $259,900

Status Active Listing

Beds 3

Full Baths 1

Half Baths ,

Living Area 1,150 sqft

Lot Size 0.21 acres (9,090.97 sqft)

Year Built 1965

Garage 1 spaces

Stories ,

Type Residential · Single Family Residence

Subdivision Rio Vista Terrace

County Hays

Zip Code 78666

$/sqft $226/sqft

Days on Market ,

HOA None / verify with agent

Annual Tax Est. $3,809.78

Pool Yes

Waterfront ,

New Construction ,

MLS # ACT242754188

List Date August 13, 2026

Elementary School Crockett

Middle School Miller

High School San Marcos

School District ,

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Similar Homes on the Market in San Marcos

Comparable Listings Right Now

Homes currently for sale in San Marcos with similar bedroom count, size, and price range, giving you real-time context for how this property's asking price compares to the active market.

AddressList Price$/sqftBeds/BathsSqftDOMListed

328 Fairfax Ave
MILLBROOK PARK $260,000 $197 3 bd / 2 ba 1,319 sqft , 2026-06-09

158 Preston Trl
Blanco Vista Ph 3 Sec 1 $260,000 $209 2 bd / 3 ba 1,244 sqft , 2026-08-05

309 Ellis St
Guerrero $259,500 $186 3 bd / 2 ba 1,396 sqft , 2026-07-09

360 Witchhazel Way
Blanco Vista Tr M-2 $259,000 $190 3 bd / 3 ba 1,364 sqft , 2026-06-01

151 Friendship Oak Dr
Blanco Vista Tr E-2 $259,000 $184 3 bd / 3 ba 1,410 sqft , 2026-06-26

Source: ACTRIS MLS, live listings. Similar by ±1 bed, ±35% price, ±35% sqft. Contact Luke for a formal comparative market analysis.

Investment Analysis

Rental Income Potential

The numbers below use conservative Austin-market assumptions. They are estimates, not a guarantee. Actual rents vary by condition, timing, and management. Read our full Austin rental property guide →

Est. Monthly Rent

$1,248/mo

0.48% rule · conservative Austin est.

Gross Yield

5.76%

Annual rent ÷ purchase price

Cap Rate (est.)

3.46%

NOI after 40% vacancy + expenses

Down Payment

$51,980

20% conventional investment loan

Monthly Cash Flow Breakdown (20% down · 7.25% rate)

Estimated Gross Rent+$1,248

Principal + Interest−$1,418

Property Tax (~2.1% TX avg)−$455

Insurance (~0.5%)−$108

Est. Monthly Cash Flow $-733

At current rates and prices, many Austin luxury properties run neutral or slightly negative on pure cash flow, appreciation and equity paydown are the primary return drivers. BRRRR and off-market acquisitions can improve day-one cash flow. Learn about the BRRRR method in Austin →

Commute & Employment

Major Employers Near San Marcos, TX

San Marcos sits within commuting range of Austin's major tech, manufacturing, and corporate campuses. Approximate drive times from this area:

Tesla Gigafactory 15-25 min E

Apple Campus (Domain) 20-30 min N

Google / Meta / Indeed 10-15 min downtown

Dell Medical School / UT Austin 10-20 min

Samsung Austin Semiconductor 25 min N

About the Author

Luke Allen

Licensed Austin TX Realtor · TREC #788149 · Full-time since 2019

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Luke Allen is a full-time Austin TX Realtor with the Austin Marketing + Development Group brokerage. He works with buyers, sellers, and investors across every Austin ISD and the surrounding neighborhoods, from Downtown and East Austin to Round Rock, Cedar Park, and the Hill Country. Every page on this site is written and maintained by Luke. This page was last updated on August 13, 2026.

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