$198,900

948 Sycamore St San Marcos, TX 78666

$2,362
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
853 sqft
0.2 acres
$233 / sqft
House

Property details

About 948 Sycamore St

3 blocks from the San Marcos River / Rio Vista is the sweetest little central San Marcos home! This property has been lovingly filled, through out the years, with native and medicinal plants, fruiting trees and flowering vines! Make your walkable San Marcos dreams a reality with this centrally located home which includes two out buildings, She Shed and The Cabin, for the use of your choosing! Some of the many things you can walk & bike too include Rio Vista, Children's Park, Activity Center, Public Library, San MarcosTown Hall, Cornacopia, HEB, Downtown San Marcos, Plaza Park, Lion's Club, EVO Entertainment, Gold's Gym, Chuy's, Chilantro, Hopdoddy, Thai Thai Cafe, Jiu Jitsu, Green Mesquite BBQ, Kobe Sushi, and so much more! Buyer to verify all info

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingExhaust Fan, Fireplace(s)
StatusActive
CoolingWall/Window Unit(s)
Size853 sqft
Lot size0.1844 Acres
Year built1948
ParkingAttached Carport
MLS #6341412
FireplaceLiving Room, Wood Burning

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Washer/Dryer Stacked, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
  • Flooring Type: Bamboo, Carpet Free, Tile
  • Interior: Bookcases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Main Level Primary, No Interior Steps
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2
  • Private Pool: No
  • Parking: Attached Carport
  • Waterfront: None
  • Exterior: Private Yard, Rain Gutters
  • Heating: Exhaust Fan, Fireplace(s)
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • List Price: $198,900
  • Price/SqFt: $233
  • Annual Tax Amount: $1,972
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Lot: Level, Native Plants, Near Public Transit
  • Directions: From Hopkins turn east on Riverside, left on Cheatham, right on Sycamore. Home will be the 6th on your right hand side!
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 853 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.1844 Acres
  • MLS Number: 6341412
  • MLS Name: ACTRIS
  • Office Name: The Stiles Agency
  • Office Phone: (512) 663-7619
  • Listing Agent: Elizabeth Emberson

IDX Based on information from the Austin Board of REALTORS® (alternatively, from ACTRIS or Unlock MLS®). All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. The Austin Board of REALTORS®, ACTRIS, Unlock MLS and their affiliates provide the MLS and all content therein “AS IS” and without any warranty, express or implied. The information included in this listing is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data maintained by the Board, ACTRIS or Unlock MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Prices displayed on all Sold listings are the Last Known Listing Price and may not be the actual selling price.

Copyright 2025 Unlock MLS and Austin Central Texas Realty Information Services, Inc.

IDX Listings courtesy of Unlock MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.

All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS.


Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.


Texas Real Estate Commission Consumer Protection Notice

Texas Real Estate Commission Information About Brokerage Service

Last updated on: 6/5/2025, 6:45:25 AM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.

Get an agent. Get a mortgage. Save big.¹

948 Sycamore St, San Marcos, TX 78666 - view of front of home featuring stucco siding and a chimney

$198,900

948 Sycamore St

$2,362

closing credit¹

Sell your home with Rocket and save even more!

Seller rebate

0.5% sale price²

Price information

Property sales

We're sorry, we currently don't have property sales data for this listing.

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$145,827$1,972
2023$132,570$-
2022$154,370$3,163
2021$115,710$2,448
2020$111,070$2,448
2019$107,200$2,323
2018$94,370$2,323
2017$88,720$2,010

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

2

Travis Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.2 mi

1437 Post Rd

2

Texas Preparatory School

Public Charter KG-6

1.4 mi

400 Uhland Rd Ste 2

2

Dezavala Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.7 mi

150 E Dezavala Dr

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $26,570. The majority of San Marcos, TX residents have income less than $<35k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

60%
<35k
36%
35k-100k
4%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

51%
Single, No Kids
16%
Single, with Kids
16%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

17%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
40%
18-34 yrs old
29%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • NBA/WNBANBA/WNBA
  • SoccerSoccer
  • Pro WrestlingPro Wrestling

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men
  • Forever 21Forever 21
  • Wal-MartWal-Mart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza
  • SonicSonic

What do the neighbors drive?

  • PontiacPontiac
  • MazdaMazda
  • OldsmobileOldsmobile

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

Similar homes for sale

Frequently asked questions

About 948 Sycamore St

The listing price of 948 Sycamore St property is $198,900.

The property 948 Sycamore St is a house located in San Marcos, Texas, 78666.

Active Listing: 948 Sycamore St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 948 Sycamore St are: Travis Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Texas Preparatory School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Dezavala Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Goodnight Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Miller Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Simon Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Ki Charter Academy (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), San Marcos High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Lehman High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $1,972 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The property at 948 Sycamore St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 948 Sycamore St is 853 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 948 Sycamore St is 1948.

This home is located at 948 Sycamore St in San Marcos, TX and zip code 78666 in the Rio Vista neighborhood. This 853 square foot home, which was built in 1948, sits on a 0.18 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 31, 2025 and is currently priced at $198,900.

In May 2025 more than 11 listings in San Marcos, TX were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 23 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 52 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in San Marcos, TX between April and May 2025 increased by 13.5%. While the average time on the market in May 2025 was 91 days, the median list price was $360,180.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

More resources