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Quick Facts
Great Location; Trace is a master-planned community in San Marcos, Texas, a quick 45-minute drive to Austin and San Antonio. Located near Posey Road and I-35, Trace is just 3 miles to the Tanger Outlets and 8 miles to the San Marcos River. Affordable, Low Maintenance Living.   Homes start in the low $300k. Perfect for families and first-time buyers seeking value and convenience in Central Texas.

Why You’ll Love These Homes
Move-In Ready! Choose from an array of homes available now, including options in the low $300k, for a quick and easy move. Perfect for families with great education close by.  On-site award-winning Rodriguez Elementary School and near Texas State University, offering top-notch education from kindergarten to college.

Why People Love This Community
Family-Friendly Setting: With over 1,000 home sites, Trace is designed for families with great amenities, green spaces, and a welcoming vibe. Amazing Amenities: Enjoy The Presidio Amenity Center with a pool, sports courts, sand volleyball, and picnic areas. Walking trails, playgrounds, and sports fields create a vibrant, active lifestyle.

Fun Fact
Built for Connection and Community. Trace’s layout, trails, and amenities foster community. It’s a place where relaxation, recreation, and family time come naturally.

Overview

  • City: San Marcos
  • County: Hays
  • School District(s): N/a
  • Starting From: $300,000
  • Sq Foot Range: 1,930
Prices, options, materials, and square footage are subject to change and may vary by community.

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Lazy River Pool!

Just imagine, spend those hot summer days floating around the refreshing lazy river pool just minutes from you.

Trace community pool

The Presidio Amenity Center

Homeowners will enjoy free time at The Presidio Amenity Center – a private amenity center that features a resort-style pool, sport court area, sand volleyball court, and picnic tables covered by shade structures. TRACE, which is served by the thriving San Marcos Consolidated ISD, is also home to the brand new Rodriguez Elementary school. The community’s proximity to Texas State University creates educational and creative opportunities for residents.

Life in TRACE is a staycation.

Come home to the joy of a live-work-play lifestyle, where schools, local eateries and boutiques are a short walk or bike ride away. Rest among the calming, willowy grasses, wildflowers and native trees, as you meander through the parks and open green space. Explore the authenticity of community at TRACE.

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On-Site Elementary School

Opened in August 2019, Rodriguez Elementary School stands out as a pioneering model for personalized learning within San Marcos CISD. Thoughtfully designed to support student engagement and creativity, the campus features innovative pod-style classrooms, flexible furniture arrangements, and multiple state-of-the-art science wet labs.

Art classrooms open directly onto AstroTurfed courtyards, inviting students to take their creativity outdoors, while an on-site amphitheater and a library with a fully integrated media center further enrich the learning experience. Every detail of the school’s design encourages collaboration, exploration, and adaptability—making it truly one-of-a-kind within the district.

Located in the Trace subdivision at 1481 Esplanade Parkway, Rodriguez Elementary is named in honor of Solia Rodriguez, Carlos Rodriguez, and Velia R. Cavazos—three influential figures who made lasting contributions to the San Marcos education system.

Schools

  • San Marcos High School
    District: N/A
    2601 Rattler Road
  • Rodriguez Elementary School
    District: N/A
    1481 Esplanade Parkway
  • Miller Middle School
    District: N/A
    301 Foxtail Run
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