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Southwest Hills is a diverse community in a desirable location
Resting in the wooded hills just off the campus of Texas State University, Southwest Hills is a neighborhood where families and college students enjoy being close to the university, popular parks and downtown San Marcos. “There’s lots of good community. Kids are biking and walking around in the neighborhood,” says Annie Flink, a Realtor with Kelly Right Real Estate who’s lived in San Marcos for the last 25 years. “It’s a mix of rentals and single-family homes. It’s a cohesive part of town where it’s not necessarily walkable to downtown, but it is bikeable.” Along with an elementary school and a mental health clinic, the neighborhood hosts the Chabad of San Marcos, a religious organization that serves Jewish people across the Texas Hill Country as well as Jewish students at TXST.
A lovely and spacious traditional home found in Southwest Hills.
Southwest Hills celebrates and takes pride in it's diversity and scenic neighborhood.
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Single-family homes and rental properties close to Texas State University
Branches of mature trees stretch over Southwest Hill’s wide streets that flow over the rise and fall of the neighborhood’s terrain. Single-family homes are predominantly traditional or ranch-style, often featuring limestone or brick exteriors with attached garages or carports. However, Craftsman bungalows, Cape Cods and a few custom creations are sprinkled across the neighborhood. These houses typically rest on lots of roughly a quarter acre. Prices range from $300,000 to $500,000. Properties don’t stay on the market long, selling after 18 days on average, less than half the national average of 46 days. With duplexes and quadraplexes dotting Southwest Hills, renters outnumber homeowners in this neighborhood.
A row of newly renovated traditional homes located in Southwest Hills.
Texas State University reached a record enrollment of 40,678 students in the 2024 fall semester.
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Public and private school options near Southwest Hills
The San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District serves Southwest Hills and receives a C-plus rating from Niche. Assigned schools begin with B-rated Crockett Elementary, which is in the neighborhood. Doris Miller Middle gets a C rating. San Marcos High earns a B-minus and is home to Rattler Stadium, which is slated to have its turf replaced following a 2023 bond election. Advent Ridge Academy is a nearby private option that Niche has not yet rated. The Adventist school offers prekindergarten through 10th grade.
Texas State University is about a mile away. More than 40,000 students attend TXST, and 94% are from the Lone Star State. “They want to be a top-tier research university,” says Flink, who is a Texas State alum. “They’re developing different majors in those fields and building a new research facility on campus.”
Students can learn and grow at Crockett Elementary School.
Students have the space to grow and learn at Doris Miller Middle School.
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Hill Country trails, a unique cave and city parks
While Southwest Hills doesn’t have a park, several beloved green spaces are close by. The dirt trails at Prospect Park wind through meadows and juniper groves. Runners and mountain bikers looking for a technical challenge head to Purgatory Creek Natural Area, where rocky trails climb the varied peaks of the Texas Hill Country. The park also draws birdwatchers, as it’s home to the golden-cheeked warbler, an endangered species native to Central Texas. “Part of the trail gets closed every spring because of the birds’ nesting time,” Flink says. Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park is adjacent to the neighborhood. Known for having the only earthquake-formed cave in the United States, the theme park offers cave tours, a wildlife park and an anti-gravity house. “It’s one of those kitschy, old San Marcos kind of things,” Flink says. “Very homegrown and very local.” The park hosts the San Marcos Flea Market every Saturday and Sunday, which draws thrift shoppers and antique lovers looking for unique finds and deals. Southwest Hills is a short drive to the parks dotting the San Marcos River, including Rio Vista Park, a popular spot for tubing and kayaking.
Locals in the neighborhood can enjoy a hike through the scenic Prospect Park in San Marcos.
Locals in Southwest Hills can explore the colorful caves of Wonder World Adventure Park.
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The Square offers shopping, dining and nightlife
Downtown San Marcos, where restaurants, museums and bars surround the courthouse landmark known as the Square, is about 2 miles away. Gumby's Pizza pairs its specialty pies with pints of craft beer in its relaxed space on West Hopkins Street. Around the corner, North Street is a chic spot for Indian/Tex-Mex fusion with menu items like chana masala tacos and curry queso. About a dozen coffee shops dot this area, including the Coffee Bar, which pours creative espresso drinks in its vintage-inspired digs. H-E-B has groceries covered. Flink says the downtown location of the favorite Texas grocery store caters to students, while the H-E-B next to Springtown Center is the preferred choice for families. Nearly 250 name-brand stores are about 6 miles from the neighborhood at the San Marcos Premium Outlets and the Tanger Outlets.
Downtown San Marcos is the heart of town, offering great restaurants, boutiques and bars.
Locals of Southwest Hills can enjoy live music everyday at Zelick's Icehouse.
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Multiple ways to commute from San Marcos
San Marcos is predominantly a car-dependent community. However, public transit is available. San Marcos Transit buses stop along North Bishop Street, and commuter buses and Amtrak trains roll into San Marcos Station. Interstate 35 is nearby, connecting the city to Austin and San Antonio, roughly 35 miles and 50 miles away, respectively. Both cities host the closest international airports. Austin-Bergstrom International and San Antonio International. Interstate 10 is about 30 miles southeast of the city for those who want to reach Houston, about 165 miles east.
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Parks in this Area
Sewell Park
Schulle Canyon Natural Area
Prospect Park
Transit
Airport
Austin-Bergstrom International
52 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Southwest Hills
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Southwest Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Southwest Hills, San Marcos sell after 94 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Southwest Hills, San Marcos over the last 12 months is $415,000, down 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Charming, well-maintained 3-bedroom home in a prime San Marcos location—just a short walk to Crockett Elementary and Texas State University. This all-brick, single-story gem offers an inviting open layout with tasteful updates throughout. The split floor plan includes three bedrooms and two full baths, with a private primary suite featuring a spacious walk-in closet, dual vanity, garden tub, and
Spacious, well designed home with tons of updates and improvements. Nice, shaded backyard with a patio; corner lot for added privacy. Large, comfortably sized rooms with good closet space. A bonus/game room/rec room for multiple uses. All the big ticket items have been improved -new roof, new HVAC, new fence, water heater, all aluminum wiring updated to copper and more cosmetic updates and
Attention Investors!!! Need a 1031 exchange? Are you a first-time investor? Here's your chance to start building your investment portfolio with this 4 PLEX. 2 Bedroom/1 Bath each, with a fireplace (in each unit) and W/D hookups (in each unit). 100 percent occupied, one being month to month, so it could be owner occupied! Unit A has been recently updated. Fenced backyard and balconies provide a
This duplex boasts its own address and features a 2-bedroom unit with one bathroom. It includes a wood-burning stove in the family room, and the kitchen comes equipped with a refrigerator and gas stove. The unit has wood laminate flooring and is ready for a new tenant. Additionally, there is one covered parking space, and the laundry room is conveniently located off the carport. This unit has
This duplex boasts its own address and features a 2-bedroom unit with one bathroom. It includes a wood-burning stove in the family room, and the kitchen comes equipped with a refrigerator and gas stove. The unit has wood laminate flooring and is ready for a new tenant. Additionally, there is one covered parking space, and the laundry room is conveniently located off the carport. This unit has
BOBKITTY BUNGALOWFully Furnished House Across from Texas State UniversityPrime Location • All Bills Included • Flexible Lease TermsDiscover this charming bungalow nestled in the woods, across from Texas State University campus. This fully renovated home offers the perfect blend of wooded tranquility and campus convenience.What's IncludedAll utilities paid: electricity,
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,490
Median Age
30
Population under 18
24.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$26,462
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$35,564
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.4%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
22.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.9%
% Population in Labor Force
58.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
36''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
95°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
27/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
16/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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