Homes in San Marcos
San Marcos combines historic homes near downtown and the Belvin Street historic district, student rentals around Texas State University, and newer communities such as Blanco Vista and Kissing Tree. Rental renovations and older home updates are both common.
Neighborhoods we serve include Belvin Street, Blanco Vista, Kissing Tree, Downtown and the rest of San Marcos.
San Marcos housing at a glance
Housing in San Marcos is a mix of ages: 23% of homes were built before 1980 and 52% since 2000, with a median year built of 2001. The right plan depends on the age of your house.
Only 31% of homes in San Marcos are owner occupied, so rental turns and investor renovations make up a large share of the work here.
| Measure | San Marcos | Austin metro |
|---|---|---|
| Median year homes were built | 2001 | 2002 |
| Built before 1980 | 23% | 19% |
| Built in 2000 or later | 52% | 54% |
| Single family detached homes | 35% | 59% |
| Owner occupied | 31% | 58% |
| Median value of owner occupied homes | $310,400 | $465,000 |
| Housing units | 30,349 | 1,042,843 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5 year estimates 2020–2024. Figures include apartments and condos and are survey estimates.
The ground and climate
The San Marcos and Blanco rivers bring floodplain rules to parts of the city, and the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone runs along its western side.
Permits and local rules
The City of San Marcos issues building permits; historic district properties need review for exterior changes, and floodplain lots have elevation requirements.
See our San Marcos permit guide for where to apply, adopted codes and official sources.
Common projects in San Marcos
- Rental and investor renovations
- Historic home updates
- Kitchen and bath remodels
- Accessible bathrooms in active adult homes
Services available in San Marcos
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Bathroom Remodeling
- Whole Home Renovation
- Room Additions & ADUs
- Custom Home Building
- Garage Conversions
- Garage Construction
- Decks & Patio Covers
- Pool Construction & Remodeling
- Investor & Rental Renovations
ZIP codes
78666
Frequently asked questions
Does Tier One Builds work in San Marcos?
Yes. San Marcos is part of our service area, about 34 miles in a straight line from our office on Balcones Drive in Austin. The consultation and quote are free.
Do you pull permits in San Marcos?
Yes. The City of San Marcos issues building permits; historic district properties need review for exterior changes, and floodplain lots have elevation requirements.. We submit the permits your project needs and schedule the inspections.
What projects do you build in San Marcos?
Common projects here include rental and investor renovations, historic home updates, kitchen and bath remodels, accessible bathrooms in active adult homes. We also handle every other service on our list.