San Marcos, TX 78666 (Hays County)
About this property
With its substantial acreage and prime Hill Country location, this beautiful 12± acre unrestricted property offers an ideal opportunity to build your dream home and create a generational family estate—a place where family can grow, gather, and create lasting memories. Ideally located along Ranch Road 12, just 8 miles from both San Marcos and Wimberley, the property features mature hardwoods, rolling terrain, elevation changes, and plenty of wildlife. The property is thoughtfully improved with a charming 504-square-foot tiny home featuring one bedroom, 1½ baths, and inviting covered porches on both sides. An existing cabin is also located on the property and is ready for renovation, offering additional potential for guest accommodations or other uses. A 20' x 30' fully climate-controlled metal building provides exceptional workshop, garage, and storage space, while an attached 12' x 13' climate-controlled addition includes a bathroom, laundry room, and large closet. Existing Infrastructure includes two newly installed 600-amp electrical services, an existing 200-amp service that can be reactivated, power at the entrance gate, two EV charging stations, and a new well house with an updated pump, motor, and plumbing. Two shipping containers connected by a covered roof provide additional storage, each with 110-volt electrical service and lighting. Centrally located to enjoy the best of the Hill Country, with nearby shopping, dining, wineries, breweries, wedding venues, and plenty of outdoor recreation. “Beyond its residential appeal, the property presents a unique investment opportunity with prime Ranch Road 12 frontage and strong long-term development potential. Subject to applicable regulatory requirements and approvals, the property's location, frontage, utilities, and substantial acreage provide a compelling foundation for exploring future hospitality, event venue, RV park, storage, tiny home Eco -village, contractor yard, or other compatible uses.
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About the Area
8200 Ranch Road 12 None is located in San Marcos, Texas, in Hays County. Hays County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, driven by the explosive growth of San Marcos and Kyle-Buda corridor connecting Austin and San Antonio. The county blends Hill Country character in its western reaches, Wimberley, Dripping Springs, Driftwood, with rapidly urbanizing communities along the I-35 corridor.
The Blanco River and Barton Creek headwaters flow through Hays County, carving spring-fed swimming holes beloved by generations of Texans. Jacob's Well, a natural cylindrical karstic spring, and the swimming holes of Blue Hole Regional Park draw visitors year-round. The Edwards Plateau escarpment creates dramatic topographic relief in the western half of the county.
San Marcos had an estimated population of 68,920 as of 2023. The 78666 zip code has a median household income of $55,478, a median home value of $271,900, and a median age of 27. The average household size is 2.35 people.
Texas State University anchors San Marcos, supporting a significant education and healthcare sector. The I-35 corridor has attracted major distribution centers and manufacturing. The western Hill Country communities of Wimberley and Dripping Springs have become destination wine, dining, and retreat markets commanding premium real estate prices.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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