About This Home

Step inside to this authentic mid-century cottage. Centrally located in the heart of San Marcos, this 1950's cottage captures the charm of that era. Although recently renovated to restore the home's genuine character, buyers still have a unique opportunity to define the flex space as needed. Buyers will appreciate quick access and proximity to everything SanMo and love the generously sized corner lot. Welcome to 901 Barbara Dr, where a little nostalgia still lives!

At $179/sqft, this home is 21% below the San Marcos active market average of $226/sqft, potentially representing value relative to comparable properties currently on the market. View Austin market report →

Location

901 Barbara Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666

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Property Details

Price $249,900

Status Active Listing

Beds 2

Full Baths 2

Half Baths ,

Living Area 1,398 sqft

Lot Size 0.21 acres (8,973.36 sqft)

Year Built 1955

Garage ,

Stories ,

Type Residential · Single Family Residence

Subdivision Greendale Add Unit 1

County Hays

Zip Code 78666

$/sqft $179/sqft

Days on Market ,

HOA None / verify with agent

Annual Tax Est. $6,778.65

Pool Yes

Waterfront ,

New Construction ,

MLS # ACT241174263

List Date July 24, 2026

Elementary School Mendez

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 · July 24, 2026 $269,000

Current ask $249,900

▼ Reduced $19,100 (-7.1%) 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

1115 Sycamore St
Rio Vista Terrace $245,000 $213 3 bd / 1 ba 1,150 sqft , 2026-08-13

800 Barbara Dr
Greendale Add Unit 1 $230,000 $208 3 bd / 2 ba 1,108 sqft , 2026-08-27

606 Barbara Dr
Greendale Add Unit 1 $293,500 $173 3 bd / 3 ba 1,700 sqft , 2026-09-03

1202 Thorpe Ln #216
Village At Springtown Condos $205,000 $198 2 bd / 2 ba 1,036 sqft , 2026-04-08

1202 Thorpe Ln #406D
Village At Springtown Condos $205,000 $188 2 bd / 2 ba 1,091 sqft , 2026-07-16

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

$1,200/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

$49,980

20% conventional investment loan

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

Estimated Gross Rent+$1,200

Principal + Interest−$1,364

Property Tax (~2.1% TX avg)−$437

Insurance (~0.5%)−$104

Est. Monthly Cash Flow $-705

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 September 12, 2026.

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