Active Listing  ·  4 days on market

824 Willow Creek Cir

San Marcos, TX 78666
$489,000
4 Bed 3 Bath 1,981 sqft $247/sqft Built 1981 0.85 acres 2-Car Garage Pool Willow Creek I

Amazing Opportunity to live the country life just 10 minutes to downtown San Marcos and 7 minutes to the new HEB. NO CITY TAXES (tax rate 1.6%)! NO HOA! Beautiful .85-acre lot with many mature oak trees. The living room features cathedral ceilings with a lovely woodburning fireplace, built-ins, a built-in wet bar and a quaint space just off of the living room that would make a cozy reading nook. The primary bedroom has a sliding glass door that leads to the patio in the back. The primary bedroom has a large walk-in closet with a double vanity. New Roof 2026, new water heater 2024. Pella Windows.

At $247/sqft, this home is priced 6% above the San Marcos active market average of $232/sqft, reflecting premium positioning, typically tied to finishes, lot, location, or view. View Austin market report →

Location

824 Willow Creek Cir, San Marcos, TX 78666

Property Details

Price $489,000
Status Active Listing
Beds 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Living Area 1,981 sqft
Lot Size 0.85 acres (37,026 sqft)
Year Built 1981
Garage 2 spaces
Stories ,
Type Residential · Single Family Residence
Subdivision Willow Creek I
County Hays
Zip Code 78666
$/sqft $247/sqft
Days on Market ,
HOA None / verify with agent
Annual Tax Est. ,
Pool Yes
Waterfront ,
New Construction ,
MLS # ACT252110554
List Date November 8, 2026
Elementary School Hernandez
Middle School Miller
High School San Marcos
School District San Marcos CISD

San Marcos CISD

Hernandez · Miller · San Marcos

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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
100 Quarry Springs Dr
Quarry Spgs Sec 1
$500,000 $223 3 bd / 3 ba 2,245 sqft , 2026-10-21
321 Quarry Springs Dr
Quarry Spgs Sec 2
$439,900 $217 3 bd / 2 ba 2,023 sqft , 2026-07-22
2909 Philo St
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$424,500 $282 3 bd / 2 ba 1,506 sqft , 2026-06-29
2212 Hunter Rd
N/A
$375,000 $266 3 bd / 2 ba 1,408 sqft , 2026-09-08
2216 Garden Ct
Garden At Willow Creek
$365,000 $148 3 bd / 3 ba 2,462 sqft , 2025-03-05

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
$2,347/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
$97,800
20% conventional investment loan

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

Estimated Gross Rent+$2,347
Principal + Interest−$2,669
Property Tax (assumed ~2.1%)−$856
Insurance (assumed ~0.5%)−$204
Est. Monthly Cash Flow $-1,382

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

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About the Author
Luke Allen, Austin TX Realtor, TREC #788149
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 9, 2026.

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