Houses Texas Hays County San Marcos

$2,750 / Month

221 N Johnson Ave

San Marcos, TX 78666

512-576-2847

Bedrooms

2
Bathrooms

2
Square Feet

1,292 sq ft
Available

Available Jul 15

Highlights

Greenhouse
Two Primary Bedrooms
Two Primary Bathrooms
Wood Flooring
High Ceiling
Multiple Living Areas

221 N Johnson Ave

About This Home

Available Jul 15

End of May Move In now Available. This quintessential Craftsman on the corner of N Johnson and Belvin Street which is the most scenic street in San Marcos. Located in the Belvin Historic District at Belvin and N Johnson,locals and visitors alike stroll the Heritage Tree-lined street on their way to the San Marcos River or Texas State campus. The home sits on a corner lot and the backyard is fully fenced with a carport and alley access. Hardwood floors throughout and tile in the bathrooms. New kitchen appliances and windows on the west side. Recently updated electric, plumbing, hvac and roof. Fresh exterior paint in 2024 and interior freshly painted Dove White in 2025. Appointments prior to May 1 can be arranged through Agent/Owner. Please do not disturb the existing tenants. CURRENT LEASE EXPIRES 6/30/2026; no showings until May 1st with some exceptions. Short Term lease rate is quoted here with a six-month minimum. Rate reduction would be considered for terms longer than one year. This quintessential Craftsman sits on the most scenic street in San Marcos in the Belvin Historic District. Locals and visitors choose to take walks on this Heritage Tree-lined street on their way to the San Marcos River or the Southwest Texas State University campus. The original HEB is walking distance and others are minutes away. The home sits on a corner lot and the backyard is fully fenced with a carport and alley access. Hardwood floors throughout and tile in the bathrooms. Recently updated electric, plumbing, hvac and roof. Fresh exterior paint in 2024 and interior freshly painted Dove White in 2025. Appointment prior to May 1 can be arranged through Agent/Owner. Please do not disturb the existing tenants. MLS ID 7958518

221 N Johnson Ave is a house located in Hays County and the 78666 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Texas Preparatory School attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family Detached Home

Year Built

Built in 1929

Accessible Home Design

No Interior Steps

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Double Master Bedroom Two Primary Bathrooms 2 Main Level Bedrooms 2 Full Bathrooms

Flooring

Wood Tile

Home Design

Metal Roof Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation Frame Construction

Home Security

Security System Owned Fire and Smoke Detector

Interior Spaces

High Ceiling Multiple Living Areas Historic or Period Millwork 1-Story Property Ceiling Fan Furnished or left unfurnished upon request 1,292 Sq Ft Home Window Treatments

Kitchen

Stainless Steel Appliances Breakfast Bar Free-Standing Range Dishwasher Disposal

Laundry

Laundry closet Stacked Washer and Dryer Hookup

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $3,500 12 Month Lease Term $50 Application Fee Assessor Parcel Number R35137 Tax Block 7 Tenant pays for all utilities, grounds care

Location

City Lot

Lot Details

11,413 Sq Ft Lot East Facing Home Wood Fence Many Trees Historic Home Back Yard Fenced Wire Fence Sprinkler System

Outdoor Features

Greenhouse Shed

Parking

Carport 2 Parking Spaces

Schools

Crockett Elementary School Goodnight Middle School San Marcos High School

Utilities

Central Heating and Cooling System ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater High Speed Internet Above Ground Utilities

Community Details

Overview

No Home Owners Association Property managed by Moreland Properties S F Mcallister Add Subdivision

Pet Policy

Dogs Allowed Medium pets allowed

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

Dogs
- Allowed

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Contact

Listed by Kim Collins | Moreland Properties
Phone Number
Contact
Source

Austin Board of REALTORS®

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City - San Marcos

San Marcos sits right on the I-35 corridor between Austin and San Antonio, and that geography shapes almost everything about living here. The city grew up around the spring-fed San Marcos River, one of the oldest continuously inhabited sites in the Americas, and that deep sense of place still runs through the culture. Texas State University anchors the local economy and gives the city a steady pulse year-round, drawing researchers, educators, and students who settle into neighborhoods that spread well beyond the campus edge.

From the walkable blocks surrounding the Hays County Courthouse Square to the quieter garden-style communities near Wonder World Drive and Purgatory Creek, San Marcos offers real neighborhood variety across its 40 square miles. Renters will find a broad mix of options, including loft-style apartments downtown, apartment communities near the river corridor, and roomier townhome-style rentals toward the city's outer edges.

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Amenities

Dishwasher

Disposal

Hardwood Floors

Tile Floors

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Tx. State Univ., San Marcos	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi
USAHS	Drive:	37 min	26.4 mi
Austin C.C., South Austin	Drive:	38 min	28.2 mi
Austin C.C., Pinnacle Campus	Drive:	44 min	30.8 mi

221 N Johnson Ave is within 4 minutes or 1.8 miles from Tx. State Univ., San Marcos. It is also near USAHS and Austin C.C., South Austin.

Schools

Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus

Public Elementary School

Grades K-5

42 Students

Nearby

Texas Preparatory School

Public Elementary School

Grades K-5

31 Students

Nearby

Goodnight Middle

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

866 Students

Nearby

San Marcos Montessori School

Private Elementary School

Grades PK-5

31 Students

Nearby

Advent Ridge Academy

Private Elementary, Middle & High School

Grades PK-12

50 Students

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Transportation

221 N Johnson Ave is near Austin-Bergstrom International, located 36.9 miles or 49 minutes away.

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
San Marcos Amtrak	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi
Austin	Drive:	42 min	33.0 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Austin-Bergstrom International	Drive:	49 min	36.9 mi

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

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Traffic

Airport

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 221 N Johnson Ave.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
University Square	Walk:	19 min	1.0 mi
San Marcos Crossroads	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
The Off Center	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi

221 N Johnson Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Wonder World Park	Walk:	5 min	0.3 mi
San Marcos Nature Center (temporarily closed - see website)	Drive:	4 min	2.0 mi
San Marcos Aquatic Resources Center	Drive:	5 min	3.2 mi

221 N Johnson Ave has 3 parks within 3.2 miles, including Wonder World Park, San Marcos Nature Center (temporarily closed - see website), and San Marcos Aquatic Resources Center.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Central Texas Medical Center	Drive:	4 min	2.4 mi
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of San Marcos	Drive:	5 min	2.5 mi

221 N Johnson Ave is 2.4 miles from Central Texas Medical Center, and is convenient to other hospitals, including Oceans Behavioral Hospital of San Marcos.