Sink Creek Estate - Hays County, San Marcos, TX
Sink Creek Estate - Hays County, San Marcos, TX
Located in the heart of San Marcos, this 130+/- acre property represents a rare opportunity as one of the few remaining large tracts of land in the area. Sink Creek Estate offers a secluded, peaceful escape with gently rolling terrain, lush woodlands, open pastures, and Hill Country views. It is the ideal spot for recreational enthusiasts who enjoy hiking, bird watching, running livestock, farming, etc.
Centrally located, Sink Creek Estate offers ideal weekend getaways from various cities or the opportunity to reside in San Marcos directly across the street from Texas State, yet still have all of the benefits of large land ownership. The location of the property allows for a number of potential development opportunities.
Key Attributes
Location
The ranch is located off of Spring Rd, just one mile from the Texas State University football stadium. Its position offers convenient proximity to IH-35 without the disturbance of road noise. Additionally, Lime Kiln Road/CR 225 is the Western boundary, providing multiple access and entry points.
Proximity:
-30 miles from downtown Austin
-52 miles from downtown San Antonio
Road Frontage: Approximately 0.80 miles on Lime Kiln Road/County Road 225 and 0.18 miles on Spring Road.
Topography, Rangeland & Habitat
The ranch consists of mostly level to gently rolling land, featuring a combination of wooded sections and open spaces. The wooded areas consisting of live oaks, pecan trees, and cedar trees, provide excellent habitat for wildlife. On the northwestern side of the ranch, there is a large pasture consisting of about 21 acres that can be used for grazing or any number of uses. The various soils on the ranch include Denton silty clay, Purves clay, Krum clay, and Rumple-Comfort.
Wildlife
Native wildlife in the area includes white-tailed deer, turkey, dove, foxes, ducks, and other native species.
Improvements
Nestled near the Spring Road entrance, the property features a 4,760 square foot two-story main house built in the 1950s with a two-car carport. The residence offers a charming farmhouse ambiance and includes four bedrooms, five bathrooms, and several living and dining spaces. Beyond the main house, additional improvements include two guest cottages, a log cabin, an outbuilding, an event center, and a private chapel. Both the event center and chapel were completed in 2020 and are event-ready. The property is perimeter fenced including some areas with cross fencing.
Water
Sink Creek meanders through the property for approximately 0.78 miles, holding water in a couple of spots. Sink Creek is a major contributor to the San Marcos River and notably, this property consists of a spring that feeds into the Edwards Aquifer. Located in the southeastern corner of the property is a pond spanning approximately 0.87 acres. The majority of this property is located in the Edwards Recharge Zone. Portions of the property along Sink creek show to be mapped in the floodway as well as the floodplain.
utilities
There is a well and septic tank. Additionally, the property is located within City of San Marcos Water CCN.
Area History
San Marcos is best known for its famous San Marcos outlet malls, Texas State University, the San Marcos river, and vibrant downtown. Additional attractions include Rio Vista Park, Purgatory Creek Natural Area, Meadows Center Glass-Bottom Boat Tours, Sewell Park, Lime Kiln Trailhead, and Spring Lake Natural Area. Notably, the Lime Kiln Trailhead is conveniently located across Lime Kiln Road, providing easy access from this property.
