




$315,000
1018 Mead ST, San Marcos, TX, 78666
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Duplex for Sale Near Texas State University - House Hack Opportunity - Income-Producing Property - Student Housing Investment - San Marcos TX Prime investment opportunity just minutes from Texas State University, Downtown San Marcos, and the San Marcos River! This income-producing duplex at 1018 Mead St offers the perfect setup for investors, parents of incoming Texas State students, or buyers looking to house hack and build long-term wealth. Located near Hopkins Street and I-35 with quick access to campus, The Square in Downtown San Marcos, H-E-B, Target, Sewell Park, Rio Vista Park, restaurants, coffee shops, and entertainment. Easy commute to Austin or New Braunfels. This property features a large fenced backyard, two designated outdoor parking spaces for the studio, and strong rental appeal due to its proximity to Texas State University. Ideal for: • Parents wanting to invest instead of paying dorm costs • First-time investors seeking a cash-flow opportunity • Buyers looking to house hack and reduce living expenses • Long-term hold investors in a growing college market With Texas State enrollment continuing to grow and rental demand remaining strong, opportunities like this — with one unit already producing income and one vacant for flexibility — are rare. Whether you're buying for your student this fall or looking to expand your investment portfolio, this duplex offers location, flexibility, and income potential. Schedule your showing today — properties this close to Texas State don’t last long.
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Living in Texas means access to four of the nation’s most dynamic metro economies — Dallas–Fort Worth’s corporate and logistics powerhouse, Houston’s global energy and medical hub, Austin’s tech-driven and culturally iconic Live Music Capital of the World, and San Antonio’s historic yet steadily expanding military and healthcare center. The state blends economic scale with cultural significance, rooted in independence, entrepreneurship, and a strong sense of place — from Friday night football to world-renowned barbecue and music festivals. For homebuyers, Texas offers comparatively attainable housing, no personal income tax, and master-planned communities built around space and convenience; for investors, continued population growth, business relocation, and diversified industries create sustained demand across urban cores, suburbs, and emerging secondary markets.
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~1.3% annually
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Positive
Median Home Price
$283,800
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
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158,121
City: San Marcos
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