San Marcos Land for Sale

San Marcos Land for Sale

Welcome to San Marcos, Texas—a vibrant city nestled between Austin and San Antonio that perfectly blends small-town charm with urban convenience. Known for its picturesque landscapes and rich cultural heritage, San Marcos is a hidden gem in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. With its serene rivers, lush parks, and a thriving arts scene, San Marcos offers an exceptional quality of life that attracts residents and investors alike.

As a hub for education, San Marcos is home to Texas State University, which infuses the city with youthful energy and innovation. The downtown area boasts a delightful mix of boutiques, restaurants, and live music venues, making it a perfect destination for foodies and culture enthusiasts. The San Marcos River, renowned for its crystal-clear waters, invites outdoor lovers to enjoy kayaking, tubing, and fishing, while the nearby hills provide ample opportunities for hiking and nature exploration.

For those looking to invest in land, San Marcos presents a unique opportunity. With its growing economy and expanding infrastructure, purchasing land in this thriving area can be a smart investment for future development or personal use. Whether you envision building your dream home, establishing a business, or simply securing a piece of this beautiful landscape, the available parcels of land for sale in San Marcos cater to a variety of needs and aspirations.

Embrace the charm of San Marcos, where community spirit meets natural beauty. Explore the possibilities of land ownership in this captivating city and become part of a vibrant community that celebrates both history and progress. Your future awaits in San Marcos!

Newest San Marcos Land for Sale

2676 Post Rd Unit A, San Marcos
$649,000
6067423 MLS ⋅ 78666 Zip Code
20 acres on the Blanco River in San Marcos, minutes from Kyle and an easy drive to Austin. Hay ag exemption in place. Build your dream home, start your ranch, or invest in a rare piece of Hill Country. This rare tract offers privacy, open space, and endless possibilities. Whether you envision a custom home site, a gentleman’s ranch, a private family retreat, or room to expand, this land gives you the freedom to bring your vision to life. Spend your days in the Texas sunshine, cool off with a dip in the Blanco River, and end the evening watching the sunset over your own land. The country tranquility you want and the conveniences of San Marcos and Kyle close by, with Austin an easy drive for a night out. Riverfront setting, open land, and investment potential: this is Texas acreage living at its finest. Tract B with an additional 20 acres as well as a custom homesite is also available. Can be purchased together or separate.

2676 Post Rd Unit A, San Marcos
1735 Poplar St, San Marcos
$79,999
1036888 MLS ⋅ 78666 Zip Code
Endless Possibilities! Great opportunity to own 1.148 acres at 1735 Poplar St in San Marcos, TX! This spacious property offers plenty of room to bring your vision to life, whether you're looking to build your dream home, invest in land, or explore future possibilities. An existing mobile home is located on the property but is unlivable and conveys as-is. Electricity and water are available, offering a convenient starting point for your plans. Enjoy the space and potential of owning over an acre in the San Marcos area. Bring your ideas and take advantage of this unique land opportunity! Opportunities like this are worth exploring. Don't miss your chance to own 1.148 acres in San Marcos, Texas!

1735 Poplar St, San Marcos
3835 Fm 1978, San Marcos
$20,894,500
6452765 MLS ⋅ 78666 Zip Code
This is a rare opportunity to acquire development ready 417.89 acres of land in Guadalupe County, Texas. The property is located off FM 1978 just south of San Marcos High School off Hwy. 123 in San Marcos, Texas. The property is ideally positioned within a major growth corridor between Austin and San Antonio, offering outstanding flexibility for commercial, industrial, residential or mixed-use development. The property is fully entitled for 1,869 single family lots, having both water service agreements and wastewater agreements in place with the appropriate service providers. There is a Municipal Utility District that is in place providing reimbursement of the development costs. The MUD has been fully formed and has a tax rate in place. Construction plans have been completed by Pape Dawson Engineering making it shovel ready for development. The property offers a purchaser the opportunity to accelerate the development process by multiple years and at a fraction of the cost, because of the groundwork that has been performed by the current owners. This large property offers mostly flat canvas and multiple points of ingress and egress to FM 1978. The property is currently under an agriculture exemption for property taxes and once developed offers close access to schools, shopping, colleges and hospitals.

3835 Fm 1978, San Marcos
TBD S Old Bastrop Hwy Highway, San Marcos
$5,300,000
1439979 MLS ⋅ 78666 Zip Code
28.73 Acres part of proposed San Marcos Second City Center (2nd downtown) is a shovel-ready, flat tract ideally positioned near the corner of Old Bastrop Hwy and Rattler Road. Highly visible tract across San Marcos High School. Features include flexible CD-3 zoning and road frontage can be re-zoned to CD-5 allowing for future development of Retail, Office, Mixed use, Health care, Education, Assisted living and other Commercial uses. Current CD-3 zoning allows for 154 Residential lots for Single family homes, Duplex units, with a density of 10units/acre. No flood zone and flat level land. The site is level, has City water and wastewater, and is ideal for townhome development. Prime Investment property, part of San Marcos 2nd City Center Plan. Close to 400-acres development with Single family, Mixed use and Commercial developments. Water & Wastewater on site. The property is divisible: $5,3M ($4.23/sf) for the whole 28.73 Acre property $3.15M ($350K/Acre) for just the front +/- 9 Acres $3.3M ($165K/Acre) for just the back +/- 20 Acres

TBD S Old Bastrop Hwy Highway, San Marcos
3275 Hilliard Rd Unit D, San Marcos
$325,000
5168036 MLS ⋅ 78666 Zip Code
Own your slice of Hill Country Heaven! 5.39 acres in a quiet, private secluded neighborhood off Hilliard road with only 3 neighbors! This acreage has an active AG exemption (tax amount in 2026 was only $900!), large mature oak trees, plenty of level ground for your dream home, and a shared well. Schedule your showing today for this private, one-of-a kind opportunity!

3275 Hilliard Rd Unit D, San Marcos
1248 Conway Dr, San Marcos
$125,000
4815696 MLS ⋅ 78666 Zip Code
Prime investor opportunity! Three lots, all in a row, being sold together as one package. Zoned for townhouses, this property offers excellent development potential. City utilities are available at the street, making it easy to get started. Explore all options — easy access to major highways, with restaurants and shopping nearby. Property is located in FEMA Flood Zone AO. Buyer to verify all information, including zoning, utilities, lot dimensions, development options and flood insurance requirements with the city and appropriate authorities.

1248 Conway Dr, San Marcos
TBD Wonder World Dr, San Marcos
$325,000
1809478 MLS ⋅ 78666 Zip Code
Outstanding investment and development opportunity in fast-growing San Marcos! Positioned on Field St just off the Wonder World Drive corridor, this 1-acre parcel offers exceptional access to one of the city's primary commercial arteries without the direct highway frontage cost. Classified under the Commercial San Marcos Wonder World East designation, the level, naturally vegetated lot provides a flexible footprint for retail, medical, professional offices, or multi-use development. Situated directly adjacent to modern multi-family residential communities and municipal services, this site benefits from built-in neighborhood customer density and quick connectivity to I-35, Ranch Road 12, Downtown San Marcos, and Texas State University. Buyer to verify zoning, utility access, and intended land use with the City of San Marcos.

TBD Wonder World Dr, San Marcos
2722 Leslie Ln, San Marcos
$219,900
4553472 MLS ⋅ 78666 Zip Code
Rare Hill Country Opportunity on 1.43 Acres! Discover the possibilities with this exceptional lot in the beautiful Willow Creek Estate neighborhood. Offering 1.43 acres, this property provides a rare opportunity to own a generously sized homesite in a peaceful Hill Country setting. Bring your builder and create the dream home you’ve always envisioned, or secure the property now and hold it for future plans. With plenty of space and a desirable location, this lot offers flexibility and long-term potential. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, schools, and everyday amenities, with easy access to I-35 for a convenient commute to both San Antonio and Austin. Opportunities to purchase a lot of this size and in this setting are rare—don’t miss your chance to make it yours!

2722 Leslie Ln, San Marcos
1920 The Low Rd, San Marcos
$2,900,000
5228702 MLS ⋅ 78666 Zip Code
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own 100 acres in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. This unique ranch offers privacy, natural beauty, and an incredible variety of recreational opportunities. The property features a stocked, spring-fed 2-acre lake, perfect for fishing, swimming, or simply relaxing beside the water. Sweeping Hill Country views showcase approximately 200 feet of elevation change, towering bluffs, a river, the lake, and magnificent, mature oak trees. Explore the hillside on foot, hunt, fish, or simply enjoy the peace and serenity of nature. The property has impressive views overlooking the creek and lake which are surrounded by mature oaks and multiple structures. The charming 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers the character and appeal of decades past. Additional structures include a pump house/BBQ patio in between for picnics and a spacious barn with drive-through garage. The barn is already set up as a potential guest house, featuring a kitchen, shower, and bedroom that could provide excellent potential for visiting family, guests, or additional accommodations. Wildlife abounds throughout the property, with opportunities to see and hunt wild turkey, whitetail deer, dove, wild hogs, and other species. The ranch is exceptionally private. The property is located less than 10 miles from downtown Wimberley and 15 miles from downtown San Marcos, and 15 miles from Canyon Lake. A rare combination of Hill Country beauty, recreational opportunities, privacy, and proximity to some of Central Texas's most desirable destinations. This is a property that truly must be experienced to appreciate.

1920 The Low Rd, San Marcos
119 S Mitchell St, San Marcos
$500,000
2235688 MLS ⋅ 78666 Zip Code
Once in a generation opportunity to own just over an acre of property in the heart of San Marcos! Located blocks from downtown & half a block outside one of San Marcos's historic neighborhoods, this gem of a property is in the middle of it all while also having the freedom that comes with not being within a Historic District or HOA. Bring your vision to life with this beautiful 1.02 acre property! Property is located on the NW corner of Mitchell & MLK. Property does not yet have it's own address. Please find survey and legal description attached.

119 S Mitchell St, San Marcos
734 Valley St, San Marcos
$450,000
2690552 MLS ⋅ 78666 Zip Code
Multifamily development opportunity at 734 Valley Street in San Marcos. Zoned MF-24 (Multi-Family Residential), this property offers strong potential for a new multifamily project in a convenient, established location. Site plans are available for review.

734 Valley St, San Marcos
323 Live Oak Hills Ct, San Marcos
$399,000
3754722 MLS ⋅ 78666 Zip Code
323 Live Oak Hills Ct | San Marcos, TX RARE 6+ ACRE HILL COUNTRY RETREAT WITH APPROX. 1 MILE OF GROOMED OFF-ROADING TRAILS! Tucked at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac where San Marcos meets Wimberley, this beautiful acreage offers an exceptional combination of privacy, recreation and natural Hill Country beauty. Explore approximately one mile of groomed, oak-lined trails by foot, ATV or horseback, hunt on your own land, or simply enjoy the abundant wildlife and peaceful surroundings. A picturesque wet-weather creek winds through the property, adding another beautiful natural feature to this already special setting. With mature trees, varied terrain and thoughtfully maintained trails, the property feels like a private recreational escape while remaining convenient to everyday amenities. A neighboring approximately 2,000-acre ranch further enhances the sense of privacy, peaceful setting and wildlife activity. Ideally situated between San Marcos and Wimberley with convenient access to shopping, dining, entertainment, wineries, breweries, outdoor recreation and the many attractions of the Texas Hill Country. San Marcos, Wimberley, Dripping Springs and Austin are all within easy reach, with Austin-Bergstrom International Airport providing convenient access for travel. Whether envisioned as a private recreational retreat, hunting property, weekend escape, future homesite, or additional acreage to complement neighboring 330 Live Oak Hills Ct, this is a rare opportunity to own more than six acres of beautifully maintained Hill Country land in an incredibly convenient Central Texas location. 323 Live Oak Hills Ct may be purchased separately or in conjunction with neighboring 330 Live Oak Hills Ct, creating an extraordinary combined Hill Country property with residence, acreage, recreation and privacy.

323 Live Oak Hills Ct, San Marcos
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