San Marcos, TX

TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS STUDENT HOUSING MULTI FAMILY FOR SALE SAN MARCOS TX TEXAS

Spring West Apartments

1623 Aquarena Springs, San Marcos, TX 78666

.4 Mile to Nearest Edge of Campus

Post Road Place Apartments

1629 Post Road, San Marcos, TX 78666

postroadplace.com

.4 Mile to Nearest Edge of Campus

32,572 Students (27,446 undergraduate)

202 Units

Listing Courtesy of Houston Income Properties, Inc.

Contact Grant Ancevic of Student Housing Investments, LLC for More Information

To prepare your home for viewing, make it as bright, clean, cheerful and serene as possible. Always look at your home from the buyer's point of view. Your REALTOR^® will probably find a tactful way to suggest that you be absent while the house is being shown to prospective buyers, because your presence will inhibit their actions and conversations. They won't feel free to open closets and cabinets, test out the plumbing and discuss their observations objectively as they walk through the house. It goes without saying that your children and pets should not be on the premises either.

If your REALTOR^® has scheduled an open house, you may want to notify the neighbors, and assure them that they'll be welcome. They'll jump at the chance to poke around in your house, and sometimes they can turn up a buyer among their friends.

Quick tips for showings and open houses:

• Clean or replace dirty or worn carpets.
• Open all curtains and blinds.
• Replace any burned out light bulbs and turn on all lights.
• Clear all clutter.
• Clear all countertops.
• Wash and put away any dirty dishes.
• Set the dining room or kitchen table if you have particularly nice linen or china.
• Simmer a few drops of vanilla on the stove.
• Put on soft music.
• Burn wood in the fireplace on cold days, otherwise, clean the fireplace.
• Put fresh towels in the bathroom.
• Take any laundry out of the washer and dryer.
• Leave the house so your REALTOR^® is free to deal with prospective buyers in a professional manner.
• Put pets in cages or take them to a neighbor.

This is a new duplex listing at 817 Allen Street in San Marcos, Texas. Located close to Texas State University, downtown San Marcos, Wonderworld Caverns and the San Marcos River, it is a great investment opportunity for someone looking for rental income or the owner-occupant wishing to offset his/her mortgage by leasing the other side.

Each side of the two-story duplex has over 1,000 square feet, 2 bedrooms, 1 upstairs bath and 1 downstairs half bath. This picture is taken from the stairs landing looking into the living room, dining area and kitchen. The sliding door off the dining area leads to a patio and fanced backyard. Each side has separately fenced yard areas.

This is the view from the opposite perspective of the living room, dining area and kitchen. One thing I want to point out is the tile that runs throught the entire living area, the nice light fixtures, ceiling fan and neutral fresh paint. It truly is move-in ready and can be occupied quickly.

This picture shows the entry and door that leads into the half bathroom at the bottom of the stairs.

This is the View from the dining area into the galley style kitchen. Beyond the kitchen is a pantry and a utility room. The refrigerators in both units can stay with the property upon sale.

One upstairs bedroom has a sliding door to a balcony and adjoins the upstairs bathroom.

The upstairs bathroom has been remodeled with recent showers, sinks, fixtures, cabintery and toilets.

The second upstairs bedroom has a walk-in closet and is located just across the hall from the bathroom.

This yard and patio belongs to side 819. It is entirely fenced and separate from side 817's yard.

817 Allen St. duplex in San Marcos Texas is listed for sale for $160,000. The area is a popular rental area and similar units lease for $800-$900 per side.

Make your appointment for a tour today by calling Laurie Jarrett, Keller Williams Realty New Braunfels at (512) 665-8181. Hurry, this is a great deal for a multi-famly property in San Marcos.

To see all multi-family properties in San Marcos Texas contact Laurie Jarrett at (512) 665-8181.

Visit http://www.817Allen.com

Should I buy a home in San Marcos for my Texas State University student? I work with many buyers in San Marcos Texas who are in the market to purchase a property for their college student. Does it always make sense? Here are my suggestions of things to consider when investing in real estate in San Marcos.

1. Evaluate the market. More than likely you will own the property for 4-5 years while your student is attending the university so find out if it will make sense to buy instead of renting. Consider not just the entire city of San Marcos, but the surrounding areas, as well. Remember all real estate is local. The housing market where you live is not the San Marcos market. San Marcos is in the Austin metro area, which has the highest overall housing costs in Texas. Within the city of San Marcos, neighborhood values can also vary greatly depending upon location. Of course, proximity to Texas State University will affect the price of the property, with nearby properties selling for higher per square foot. Your San Marcos TX realtor (r) will be able to tell you the pricing trends, average days on the market, appreciation rates, recommend the neighborhood based upon your needs and budget, and inform you of any challenges with selling the property when you are ready.

2. Consider the type of financing you will be obtaining. While cash will always be "king", if it is not an option for acquiring a home for your student, then you'll need to consider what type of financing will make the most sense for you. An FHA Kiddie Condo loan allows your student to buy the property with you as co-borrowers as long as all borrowers have qualifying credit scores. The advantages are that the down payment is as little as 3.5% and you will be able to get a lower, owner-occupied interest rate. Another great advantage is that it helps establish a positive line of credit and good credit score for your child, as long as payments are made on time and in full. Alternatively, you may consider an adjustable rate mortgage if you know you will sell once your student has finished college. The low interest rate will be set for either 3, 5, or 7 years which will be beneficial to keep your mortgage payment low while you own the property. Your San Marcos mortgage lender will be able to help you determine the best mortgage for your situation and investment goals.

3. Consider the cost of owning vs. the cost of renting. You should not only consider your mortgage payment, but also taxes, insurance, additional liability insurance if needed, homeowner's association fees, utilities, maintenance, and what it will cost to sell the property when you're ready. Many times it does make more sense to buy than rent, especially if you are planning on renting out a room to offset the cost of your mortgage. In San Marcos Texas there are many areas where house rental rates exceed what a mortgage payment would be. When you consider that you can rent a room in your property out for upwards of $400, owning for 4-6 years instead of renting can appear to be a favorable solution. You should also contact your tax adviser for advice and tax implications.

4. Consider the type of property you should buy. You should ask yourself what the best fit for your child would be. Is your student the type who will leave for long periods of time or who would do better with someone maintaining the property? If so, then perhaps a condo would be a good fit for your student. Will your child be living solo or with roommates? Would it make more sense to purchase a multi-family property like a duplex which would provide for more rental income? Your evaluation of your student's ability to maintain the property and your level of involvement in the maintenance and landlord duties will help you determine the right property for your needs.

5. Ask yourself if your child is ready for the responsibility of owning a home. We all know that college is the time when your child will be launched into the world to become an independent adult. It is undoubtedly a very exciting time, but your child will be experiencing many changes. There will be many stresses, homesickness, social development, cultural and civic responsibilities. If your student is in their first year at Texas State University, it may be in their best interest to wait to purchase until you know they will want to finish their college years in San Marcos. Also, consider dorm living is an important college experience they might not want to miss out on. So many friendships and connections are made in the first year as a result of living on campus. Ask yourself if your student is ready to responsibly maintain the home, possibly be a landlord to roommates/friends, pay bills, and if they are ready for the social change it may bring.

When you're ready to make a decision, it helps to first contact a San Marcos real estate agent for help and guidance. The right agent will be able to provide you with tools to help you search for the perfect property, advice for which areas are good areas to invest and a thorough knowledge of the city to help you get acquainted to the area which will become your child's new home.

To find out more about San Marcos Texas real estate, the City of San Marcos, TX or Texas State University, contact Laurie Jarrett, real estate agent at Keller Williams Realty. To search all San Marcos Texas homes listed on the Central Texas MLS, please visit www.LaurieJarrettRealty.com.

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Well which is it ?   Let me know your thoughts ....

 

 

So much..... to see and do in the Texas Hill Country !

 

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