About This Home

Move in Ready, single story home, nicely updated with modern touches throughout with high vaulted ceilings. Living room features recently installed luxury vinyl plank flooring. Kitchen features island, stainless steel appliances, gas cooking, subway tile back splash & new kitchen faucet. The primary suite features luxury vinyl plank flooring with full bath having double vanities and large walk-in shower. Recent updates include light & plumbing fixtures, recent interior paint and flooring, & finished garage. This home also includes a spacious backyard, covered patio with extended flagstone, perfect for unwinding or gatherings with friends and family!

At $198/sqft, this home is 14% below the San Marcos active market average of $229/sqft, potentially representing value relative to comparable properties currently on the market. View Austin market report →

Location

212 Lt John Decker Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666

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Property Details

Price $295,000

Status Active Listing

Beds 3

Full Baths 2

Half Baths ,

Living Area 1,489 sqft

Lot Size 0.14 acres (6,011.28 sqft)

Year Built 2023

Garage 2 spaces

Stories ,

Type Residential · Single Family Residence

Subdivision Trace Sub Pa 2B Sec B

County Hays

Zip Code 78666

$/sqft $198/sqft

Days on Market ,

HOA $84.31/Monthly

Annual Tax Est. $6,337.78

Pool Yes

Waterfront ,

New Construction ,

MLS # ACT228861181

List Date May 5, 2026

Elementary School Rodriguez (San Marcos ISD)

Middle School Miller

High School San Marcos

School District ,

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Price History

How This Ask Has Moved

Original list price versus what this home is asking today. Straight from the ACTRIS MLS feed, no interpretation.

Original ask · May 5, 2026 $319,995

Previous ask $297,500

Current ask $295,000

▼ Reduced $24,995 (-7.8%) from original ask

Source: ACTRIS MLS. Price change timestamp reflects the most recent adjustment on record; the feed does not expose intermediate steps between the original ask and today's ask.

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

330 Grandview Dr
Eaglepoint Sub $295,000 $176 4 bd / 2 ba 1,680 sqft , 2026-06-24

601 Zunker St
Mill - Mill St Area-Residentia-Mill $295,000 $259 3 bd / 2 ba 1,140 sqft , 2026-06-26

121 Knockout Rose Dr
La Cima $295,900 $195 3 bd / 2 ba 1,520 sqft , 2026-02-19

341 W Spiny Lizard Ln W
Trace Sub Pa 1B Sec B $296,000 $190 3 bd / 2 ba 1,556 sqft , 2026-06-17

108 Blackfoot Daisy Path
La Cima $298,147 $205 3 bd / 2 ba 1,454 sqft , 2026-05-01

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

$1,416/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

$59,000

20% conventional investment loan

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

Estimated Gross Rent+$1,416

Principal + Interest−$1,610

Property Tax (~2.1% TX avg)−$516

Insurance (~0.5%)−$123

Est. Monthly Cash Flow $-833

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 14, 2026.

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212 Lt John Decker Dr