About This Home

NEW CONSTRUCTION BY PULTE HOMES! Complete and ready! This home sits on a corner lot, and includes a spacious study, and the HOA includes internet!

At $178/sqft, this home is 23% below the San Marcos active market average of $232/sqft, potentially representing value relative to comparable properties currently on the market. View Austin market report →

Location

260 Elk Ave, San Marcos, TX 78666

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Property Details

Price $307,990

Status Active Listing

Beds 3

Full Baths 2

Half Baths ,

Living Area 1,726 sqft

Lot Size 0.14 acres (6,216.01 sqft)

Year Built 2026

Garage 2 spaces

Stories ,

Type Residential · Single Family Residence

Subdivision Vantage

County Hays

Zip Code 78666

$/sqft $178/sqft

Days on Market ,

HOA $80/Monthly

Annual Tax Est. $1,099.65

Pool Yes

Waterfront ,

New Construction Yes

MLS # ACT249978259

List Date October 20, 2026

Elementary School Bowie

Middle School Goodnight

High School San Marcos

School District San Marcos CISD

School District

San Marcos CISD

Bowie · Goodnight · San Marcos

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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

1345 Morris Loop
Cottonwood Creek $307,040 $168 4 bd / 2 ba 1,827 sqft , 2026-11-11

323 Shimmering Cv
COTTONWOOD CREEK $307,000 $218 3 bd / 2 ba 1,409 sqft , 2026-02-21

111 Twister St
Vantage $309,556 $179 3 bd / 2 ba 1,734 sqft , 2026-10-15

229 Capistrano Dr
El Camino Real Ph 1 Sec 2 $305,000 $137 3 bd / 3 ba 2,225 sqft , 2026-08-08

252 Elk Ave
Vantage $301,153 $174 3 bd / 2 ba 1,734 sqft , 2026-08-20

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

$1,478/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

$61,598

20% conventional investment loan

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

Estimated Gross Rent+$1,478

Principal + Interest−$1,681

Property Tax (assumed ~2.1%)−$539

Insurance (assumed ~0.5%)−$128

Est. Monthly Cash Flow $-870

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. The written content was last updated on November 8, 2026.

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