San Marcos, TX 78666 (Hays County)
About this property
Set on 22± acres of a cherished 58+ year family ranch, this ag-exempt property offers a rare opportunity to own a truly special piece of the Texas Hill Country. Towering, majestic oaks anchor the landscape, while a spring-fed creek—currently low due to drought—winds through the property, adding to its natural charm and character. Well-equipped for ranching or recreation, the property features multiple barns, corrals, and a guest house currently utilized for a hunting lease, offering immediate functionality and income potential. Whether you envision enhancing the existing improvements or starting fresh with a custom dream home, the possibilities here are wide open. Ideally located with a San Marcos address yet just minutes from Wimberley, New Braunfels, and Canyon Lake, this property combines convenience with peaceful seclusion. Picturesque, private, and rich in history, this is a truly unmatched setting ready for its next chapter.
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About the Area
5421 PURGATORY Rd 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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