THE HOME, IN THE LISTING AGENT’S WORDS
A closer look.
Tucked away at the end of a long private drive beneath towering Oak trees, 830 Palomino offers peaceful country living with exceptional privacy just minutes from San Marcos. Situated on 7 scenic acres just outside the city limits, this remarkable property combines timeless craftsmanship, flexibility, and convenience with low tax rates and very few restrictions. The beautifully constructed stone home features rich hardwood floors, sandstone tile, custom plantation shutters, soaring ceilings, and a stunning floor-to-ceiling wood-burning stone fireplace anchoring the main living area. The updated kitchen offers granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, abundant prep space, and an inviting layout ideal for both daily living and entertaining. A formal dining room provides flexibility for gatherings, a home office, library, or additional living space. The spacious primary suite includes a separate sitting area perfect for reading or relaxing. The primary bath features double vanities and a walk-in shower for both comfort and functionality. Outside, enjoy a covered back patio overlooking the beauty and tranquility of the land, mature Oaks throughout the property, and a raised garden ready for gardening enthusiasts. Designed for both lifestyle and function, the property also includes an impressive 1,200 sq. ft. workshop complete with RV parking and hookup, covered parking, ramp access, and loading dock capabilities. A second detached garage/workshop of approximately 676 sq. ft. offers excellent potential for a guest house, studio, or mother-in-law suite. The property consists of two adjoining tracts totaling 7 acres, creating flexibility while preserving the privacy and spaciousness that make this property so special. Residents also enjoy neighborhood amenities including a pool and tennis courts, all while being only minutes from Texas State University, downtown San Marcos, shopping, dining, and the river.
THE DETAILS THAT SHAPE YOUR DAY
Reported property facts
- Property type
- Residential
- Property subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Full bathrooms
- 3
- Half bathrooms
- 0
- Living area
- 2,613 (units not reported)
- Lot acres
- 4
- Year built
- 1981
- Parking spaces
- 10
- Garage spaces
- 2
Schools reported in the listing
- High schoolSan Marcos
- Middle schoolMiller
- DistrictSanMarcosCONSISD
- ElementaryCrockett
Verify assignment with the relevant district for the exact address, program and school year. These source-reported names are not ratings or an enrollment guarantee.
Features & finishes
lot
Greenbelt · Front Yard · Level · Trees-Heavy · Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft) · Many Trees
pool
None
roof
Spanish Tile
view
Trees/Woods
patio
Covered · Patio
sewer
Septic Tank
levels
One
cooling
Ceiling Fan(s) · Central Air · Electric
fencing
Back Yard · Fenced · Partial · Perimeter · Wire
heating
Central · Fireplace(s)
parking
Additional Parking · Door-Multi · Garage Door Opener · Garage Faces Front · Paved · RV Carport
exterior
Garden · Rain Gutters · Private Entrance · Private Yard · RV Hookup
flooring
Tile · Wood
interior
Beamed Ceilings · Ceiling-High · Ceiling-Vaulted · Granite Counters · Double Vanity · Entrance Foyer · High Speed Internet · Multiple Dining Areas · Natural Woodwork · No Interior Steps · Primary Bedroom on Main · Walk-In Closet(s)
security
Security Lights · Smoke Detector(s)
community
Pool · Tennis Court(s)
utilities
Cable Available · Electricity Connected · Phone Available · Sewer Connected · Water Connected
appliances
Built-In Electric Oven · Dishwasher · Electric Cooktop · Electric Oven · Self Cleaning Oven · Stainless Steel Appliance(s) · Electric Water Heater
waterfront
None
water Source
Well
construction
Frame · Stone Veneer
accessibility
Central Living Area · Accessible Full Bath
