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San Marcos · Country Estates Iii

$629,000 34 days on market

1120 Palomino Ln, San Marcos, TX 78666

  • 3bedrooms
  • 2.5bathrooms
  • 2,629sqft
  • 3.0acres
  • 1982year built

About this home

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.

Property

Type
Single Family Residence
Levels
One
Year built
1982
Lot size
3.01 acres
Subdivision
Country Estates Iii
MLS #
ACT3801649

Inside

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2.5
Living area
2,629 sqft
Fireplaces
1

Schools

Elementary
Crockett
High school
San Marcos
District
SanMarcosCONSISD

Costs

HOA
$50 / annually
Est. annual taxes
$9,017 (2025)

Listing

First listed
Apr 4, 2026
Days listed
34
Status
Active

Listed by Holly Morris, Compass RE Texas, LLC · [email protected] · MLS# ACT3801649 · Active

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