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Move-in ready
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1,431 sqft
Home inAltobyCentexSerenada Plan

816 Cardenas St, San Marcos, TX 78666

$299,990

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  • Single-Family
  • Quick move-in
  • $209.64/sqft
  • $600/annual HOA

Home description

  • Oversized Homesite

  • Modern Features Throughout

  • Quartz Countertops

  • Kitchen Island

  • Full Irrigation System

  • Garage Door Opener

Listed by Matt Menard, mmenard@theeraexperts.com
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May also be listed on the Centex website

Information last verified by Jome: Yesterday at 8:07 PM (February 22, 2026)

Home highlights

Close to Barton Creek Greenbelt
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Great location

Expansive Austin greenbelt with hiking, swimming holes, and limestone cliffs tucked amid Hill Country suburbs.

29.0 miles away
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Home details

*Pricing and availability are subject to change.
Property status:
Move-in ready
Lot size (acres):
0.18
Size:
1,431 sqft
Stories:
1
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Garage spaces:
2
Fence:
Wood Fence
Facing direction:
Northeast
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Floor plan details

Serenada

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  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1,431 sqft

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Serenada

Construction details

Builder Name:
Centex
Completion Date:
February, 2026
Year Built:
2025
Roof:
Composition Roofing, Shingle Roofing

Home features & finishes

Appliances:
Exhaust FanIce Maker
Cooling:
Ceiling Fan(s)Central Air
Flooring:
Vinyl Flooring
Foundation Details:
Slab
Garage/Parking:
GarageFront Entry Garage/ParkingAttached Garage
Home amenities:
Green Construction
Interior Features:
Walk-In ClosetShuttersCrown MoldingFoyerPantryBlindsDouble Vanity
Kitchen:
DishwasherMicrowave OvenOvenRefrigeratorDisposalStainless Steel AppliancesQuartz countertopSelf Cleaning OvenKitchen IslandCooktopKitchen Range
Laundry facilities:
DryerWasherUtility/Laundry Room
Lighting:
Lighting
Property amenities:
BackyardPatioSmart Home SystemPorch
Rooms:
Great RoomPrimary Bedroom On MainKitchenBreakfast AreaOpen Concept FloorplanPrimary Bedroom Downstairs
Security system:
Smoke Detector
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Utility information

Heating:
Water Heater, Central Heating
Utilities:
Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Underground Utilities, Internet Cable, HVAC, Cable Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
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Community details

Alto

by Centex, San Marcos, TX

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  • 8 plans
  • 1,431 - 2,682 sqft

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Alto

Community amenities

  • Common Grounds
  • Cluster Mailbox

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About the builder - Centex

Centex
With a history stretching over 70 years, Centex focuses on developing new construction homes that offer affordable, modern designs for today’s families. The company provides flexible floor plans and energy-efficient features, making homeownership accessible to first-time buyers. This longstanding commitment to value and practical design has established Centex as a trusted national builder.
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Neighborhood

Home address

816 Cardenas St, San Marcos, TX 78666
City:
San Marcos
County:
Hays
Zip Code:
78666
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Schools in San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District

Located in San Marcos, Texas, Cardenas St by Centex aligns with the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District for student enrollment. High school education is delivered at San Marcos High School, a public campus for High grades found 1.6 mi from the neighborhood. Younger learners start at Bowie Elementary, serving Elementary grades just 0.9 mi away. Between these levels, students attend Goodnight Middle (Middle grades), which lies roughly 1.2 mi from the community and holds a rating of 3.
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River
Rio Vista Falls (San Marcos River)2.6 mi
San Marcos River3.0 mi
Comal River14.8 mi
Education
Texas State University3.3 mi
Austin Community College - Hays Campus13.3 mi
Austin Community College - South Austin Campus27.1 mi

Getting around

Residents of Cardenas St by Centex navigate the area based on the layout of the surrounding region. Walking potential is outlined by a Walk Score of 4 (Car-Dependent), which helps families understand the proximity of schools, parks, and shops. Biking conditions are reflected in a Bike Score of 35 (Somewhat Bikeable). These factors help describe movement patterns in San Marcos, Texas.
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4 /100
Car-Dependent
Bike score ®
35 /100
Somewhat Bikeable

Air quality

Noise level

Readings from Soundscore characterize the sound environment at Alto by Centex. The total Noise Score is Calm, which is rated as Calm. This includes a breakdown of traffic noise (Calm) and airport noise (Calm), offering a detailed look at the acoustic factors present. These statistics offer a snapshot of noise levels in San Marcos, Texas.
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Traffic noiseCalm
Local sources noiseCalm
Airports noiseCalm

A Soundscore™ rating is a number between 50 (very loud) and 100 (very quiet) that tells you how loud a location is due to environmental noise.

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