Welcome to your private retreat in San Marcos, where modern comfort meets wide-open space & endless possibility. Set on three peaceful acres backing to a serene nature preserve, this beautifully updated single-story home offers a rare combination of privacy, sustainability, and functionality, all just a short drive from downtown and the convenience of Austin.
Inside, the home features an open-concept living, kitchen, and dining area designed for both everyday living and entertaining, with updated flooring, fresh paint, and a renovated kitchen and primary bath that blend style with comfort. An additional living area or hobby room provides the flexibility to create a home office, studio, or media space to suit your needs.
The outdoor space transforms this property into more than just a home. A separate guest house with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, living room and office-offers options for visitors, rental income, or multi-generational living. The greenhouse, garden beds, & chicken coop support a sustainable lifestyle, while the converted shipping container workshop & additional storage building provide ample space for projects, tools, or business use. Covered parking for three to five vehicles accommodates cars, equipment, or recreational vehicles, and with horses and animals allowed, the property offers versatility and flexibility. Features such as a generator and rainwater collection system for irrigation enhance both convenience & self-sufficiency, while a large covered patio creates the perfect setting to enjoy the surrounding landscape which includes 14 fruit trees.
Surrounded by natural beauty & backing to protected greenspace, the setting is peaceful and private, yet still conveniently close to town. Whether you are looking to homestead, create, work from home, or simply enjoy more space & quiet, this unique property offers the opportunity to live the lifestyle you have been seeking. Voluntary Country Estates Assoc membership gives access to Pool & Tennis Courts.
Inside, the home features an open-concept living, kitchen, and dining area designed for both everyday living and entertaining, with updated flooring, fresh paint, and a renovated kitchen and primary bath that blend style with comfort. An additional living area or hobby room provides the flexibility to create a home office, studio, or media space to suit your needs.
The outdoor space transforms this property into more than just a home. A separate guest house with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, living room and office-offers options for visitors, rental income, or multi-generational living. The greenhouse, garden beds, & chicken coop support a sustainable lifestyle, while the converted shipping container workshop & additional storage building provide ample space for projects, tools, or business use. Covered parking for three to five vehicles accommodates cars, equipment, or recreational vehicles, and with horses and animals allowed, the property offers versatility and flexibility. Features such as a generator and rainwater collection system for irrigation enhance both convenience & self-sufficiency, while a large covered patio creates the perfect setting to enjoy the surrounding landscape which includes 14 fruit trees.
Surrounded by natural beauty & backing to protected greenspace, the setting is peaceful and private, yet still conveniently close to town. Whether you are looking to homestead, create, work from home, or simply enjoy more space & quiet, this unique property offers the opportunity to live the lifestyle you have been seeking. Voluntary Country Estates Assoc membership gives access to Pool & Tennis Courts.
Listing Provided Courtesy of Compass RE Texas, LLC
Property Details
Price:
$629,000
MLS #:
3801649
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
2.5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Country Estates Iii
Listed Date:
Apr 4, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,629
Lot Size:
131,072 sqft / 3.01 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1982
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Schools
School District:
SanMarcosCONSISD
Elementary School:
Crockett
Middle School:
Miller
High School:
San Marcos
Interior
Appliances
Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer/Dryer
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Tile, Vinyl
Heating
Central
Interior Features
Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s)
Levels
One
Main Level Bedrooms
3
Exterior
Accessibility Features
Standby Generator
Community Features
See Remarks
Direction Faces
NE
Exterior Features
Garden, Gutters Partial, Lighting
Fencing
Back Yard, Chain Link
Lot Features
Back to Park/Greenbelt, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Level, Native Plants, Trees-Medium (20 Ft – 40 Ft), Trees-Moderate, Trees-Small (Under 20 Ft), Views
Other Structures
Greenhouse, Guest House, Poultry Coop, Residence, Storage, Workshop
Parking Features
Detached Carport, RV Access/Parking
Patio And Porch Features
Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch
Roof
Composition, Metal, Shingle
View
Hill Country, Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods
Waterfront Features
None
Window Features
Blinds
Financial
HOA Fee
$50
HOA Fee Frequency
Annually
HOA Includes
See Remarks
HOA Name
Country Estates
Taxes
$9,018
Map
Community
- Address1120 Palomino LN San Marcos TX
- SubdivisionCountry Estates Iii
- CitySan Marcos
- CountyHays
- Zip Code78666
Subdivisions in San Marcos
- 4100-4100
- A G Coers
- A M Ramsay
- A0002 – THOMAS J CHAMBERS SURVEY
- A0147 – HENDERSON CHARLES
- A0173 – Thomas H W Forsith Surv
- A0173 – Thomas H W Forsith Survey
- A0270 – John R King Surv
- A0509 – L S Yeates Surv
- A0581 – A0581 William Perry Survey
- ANTONIO & MARIA ESNANRIZAR SURVEY
- B & G Fulcher Surv A-21
- B W Breeding Add
- Baker Creek Village
- Baynebridge Condos
- Belvin Place
- Bent Tree Condos
- Bishop Crossing Sec 2
- Bishop Crossing Sub Sec 1
- Blanco Gardens
- Blanco River Village Condo
- Blanco River Village Condominiums
- Blanco River Village For Greenway
- Blanco River Village No2 Condo
- Blanco River Village Sec One
- Blanco Valley Ranches
- Blanco Vista
- Blanco Vista Heritage Point
- Blanco Vista Ph 1-A
- Blanco Vista Ph 3 Sec 1
- Blanco Vista Ph 3 Sec 2 & 3
- Blanco Vista Tr 1
- Blanco Vista Tr A
- Blanco Vista Tr C Ph 1
- Blanco Vista Tr D
- Blanco Vista Tr E-1
- Blanco Vista Tr E-2
- Blanco Vista Tr E-3
- Blanco Vista Tr I Sec A & School Tr
- Blanco Vista Tr K-1
- Blanco Vista Tr K-2A
- Blanco Vista Tr M-1
- Blanco Vista Tr O
- Blanco Vista Tr Q Sec 3
- Blanco Vista Tr S-T
- Bracewood Sub
- Bridle Wood Ranches Sec 2
- Bridlewood Ranches
- C D Wallace
- Castle Forest
- Castle Forest Sec 2A
- CCRE Lime Kiln Lot 4
- Cedar Plateau
- Center Point Court
- Charles Henderson
- Chimney Place
- Chimney Place II
- Cimarron Estates
- College Courts
- Cottonwood Creek
- Cottonwood Creek Ph 1 Sec 1-B
- Cottonwood Creek Ph 1 Sec 1-C
- Cottonwood Creek Ph 1 Sec 1D
- Cottonwood Creek Ph 1 Sec 3
- Cottonwood Creek Ph 3 Unit 1
- Cottonwood Creek Ph 3 Unit 2
- Cottonwood Creek Ph 3 Unit 4
- Cottonwood Creek Ph 3 Unit 5
- Cottonwood Creek Ph 3 Unit 6
- Cottonwood Creek Ph 3 Unit 8
- Cottonwood Creek Ph1 Sec2
- Country Estates Iii
- COWAN
- D P Hopkins Ii
- D S Combs Add
- Dan Mckie Add 01
- Dan McKie Add 1
- Dan Mckie II
- Echo Hill
- El Camino Real Ph 1 Sec 1
- El Camino Real Ph 1 Sec 2
- El Camino Real Ph 1 Sec 3A
- El Camino Real Ph 1 Sec 3B
- El Camino Real Ph 2 Sec 1
- El Camino Real Ph 2 Sec 3
- Estates of San Marcos
- Evergreen Acres
- Fairlawn Add
- Falcon-Wood
- Farm Lt
- Flynn Add
- Forest Hills
- Franklin Square
- FULCHER
- Fulcher B & G
- G A Mcnaughton
- G_0870
- G_A0220 – MITCHELL ANDREW
- G_A0274 – ROBIA C
- Garden At Willow Creek
- Gardens At Willow Creek
- Glenn Price
- Greendale Add Unit 1
- Hamilton Hollow Sub
- Hampton Woods
- Hill Country Estates Sec 2
- Hills Of Hays Ph 1
- Hills Of Hays Ph 2
- Hughson Heights
- Hughson Heights I
- Hughson Heights Ii
- Hughson Heights Sec 03 C
- Hughson Heights Sec 3-B
- Hughson Heights Sec 3-C
- HUGHSON HEIGHTS SEC 3C
- Hunter Ridge I
- Hunters Glen
- J R Keith Add Ph 1
- John Scott
- John Williams Surv
- juan m veramendi
- Juan M Veramendi Surv #2
- KINGSWOOD
- Kingswood Sec 1
- Kingswood Sec 2
- Kissing Tree
- Kissing Tree 55+
- Kissing Tree Cottages Condo
- Kissing Tree Villas Condo
- L W Mitchell
- La Cima
- La Cima Ph 2 Sec A
- La Cima Ph 2 Sec B
- La Cima Ph 3 Sec A
- La Cima Ph I Sec 1
- La Cima Ph I Sec 2
- La Cima: 70ft. lots
- Laurel Estates I
- Laurel Estates Ii
- Ledouxs Second
- Lindsey & Harvey Add
- Lively Lane Condo
- Lost River Ranches
- Lydia Glasgow Surv
- Majestic Estates Sec 1
- Millbrook Park
- Millbrook Park Ph 2
- Mockingbird Hills
- Morningwood Sec 1
- Morningwood Sec 2
- Morningwood Sec 3
- N L Camp Add
- Northpoint Sec 1
- Northwest Hills
- Oak Heights
- Oak Meadows
- Oakwood Hills
- Oakwood Hills Unrec
- Old Post Road Add
- Original Town Of San Marcos
- Park Add
- Park Addn
- Park Court At Willow Creek
- Park North Condos
- Park Place
- Paso Robles Ph 2B
- Paso Robles Ph 4F
- Patrick Mcgreal Surv
- Pecan Cove
- Pecan Creek Condo
- Pinnacle at Cottonwood Creek
- Prestage Sub
- Rancho Ladera
- Rancho Vista
- RIO VISTA TERRACE
- Rio Vista Terrace #2
- Rio Vista Terrace #3
- Riverview Estates
- Rocky Ranch Acres Sec 2
- S A & M G Rr
- S F McAllister Add
- S5310 – G A MCNAUGHTON 1ST ADDN
- S8903 – TRACE SUB PA 2B SEC C
- S9195 – VICTORY GARDENS FIRST SECTION
- S9405 – West End Condos
- San Marcos Business Park
- San Marcos Business Park Sec 2
- San Marcos Medpark
- Schleder Park
- Sendera Sub
- SKYLINE RANCH
- South End
- Spring Lake Hills #4
- Stewart Addn
- SUBURBAN OAKS EST
- Suburban Oaks Estate
- Suburban Oaks Estates
- Summer Mountain Ranch Sec 1
- Summer Mountain Ranch Sec 2
- Sunset Acres
- Sunset Oaks
- Sunset Oaks Cottaes
- Sunset Oaks Sec 1 Ph 2
- Sunset Oaks Sec 4 Ph 1A
- Sunset Oaks Sec 4 Ph 1B
- SUR: S A & M G RR
- T J Mostyn
- Tarod Philip Town Homes Sec 1
- The Blanco River Ranch
- The Countryside
- The Highlands Sec A
- The Highlands Sec B
- The Highlands Sec C
- The Park At Willow Creek
- The Retreat On Willow Creek Ph 1
- The Retreat On Willow Creek Ph 3
- The Retreat On Willow Creek Ph 4
- The Settlement
- THOMAS G MCGEHEE SURVEY
- Thomas J Chambers
- Thomas J Chambers Surv
- Thomas Oaks
- TRACE
- Trace Area 6B Sec D
- Trace Sub Pa 1A Sec B
- Trace Sub Pa 1A Sec C
- Trace Sub Pa 1B Sec B
- Trace Sub Pa 2A Sec B
- Trace Sub Pa 2b Sec B
- Trace Sub Pa 2B Sec D
- Trace Sub Pa 2C Sec B
- Trace Sub Sec A Pa 1A Ph A-2
- Trace Sub Sec A Pa 2B Ph A
- Trace Sub Sec A, Pa 2A Ph A
- Trails End Ranch
- Turkey Hollow
- Valley View Ranch
- Valley View Sub
- Valley View West
- Victory Gardens First Sec
- Village At Springtown Condos
- Village Two At Mockingbird Hill
- Vista de los Santos
- Vista De Los Santos Ph 1
- Vista De Los Santos Ph 2
- Wahl Farms
- Wahl Farms Subd.
- Weatherford Heights
- West End Condos
- Westover
- Whisper
- Whisper Mixed Use Sub Ph 1A
- Whisper Mixed Use Sub Ph 1B
- Whisper Mixed Use Sub Ph 2
- Whisper Residential
- WHISPER SOUTH
- William Pettus Two-League Gran
- WILLOW CREEK
- Willow Creek 3
- Willow Creek 6
- Willow Creek Estates Sec 10-B
- Willow Creek Estates Sec 11
- Willow Creek Estates Sec 12
- Willow Creek I
- Willow Spgs Center
- Windmill Add
- Z Williamson #3
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in San Marcos as of May 06, 2026
419
Single Family Listed
117
Avg DOM
210
Avg $ / SqFt
$444,482
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Country Estates Iii subdivision, 1120 Palomino LN San Marcos TX is a Single Family for sale in San Marcos, TX, 78666. It is listed for $629,000 and features 3 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 2,629 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1982. The current price per square foot is $239. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in San Marcos is $210. The average listing price for Single Family in San Marcos is $444,482. To schedule a showing of MLS#3801649 at 1120 Palomino LN in San Marcos, TX, contact your Stripe Realty agent at 512-439-2122.
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