Cottonwood Creek, San Marcos, TX: Homes, Prices & Neighborhood Guide

What types of homes are in Cottonwood Creek?

61 homes sold in Cottonwood Creek from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026; 97% were single-family houses. The typical home has about 1,662 square feet and was built in 2025.

• Single Family Residence: 59 sold (97%)
• Condominium: 2 sold (3%)
• New construction: 57% of sales
• Living area: typically 1,662 sq ft; most between 1,388 sq ft and 2,230 sq ft (10th to 90th percentile, 61 homes)
• Year built: typically 2025; most between 2014 and 2026 (10th to 90th percentile, 61 homes)
• Lot size: typically 0.14 acres; most between 0.01 acres and 0.16 acres (10th to 90th percentile, 60 homes)
• Stories: one 67%; two 33%
• Private pool: 2% of homes sold

Closed residential sales in ABOR MLS, Oct 2025 to Sep 2026.

What is the typical price range in Cottonwood Creek?

The median single-family home in Cottonwood Creek sold for $254,893 net of seller concessions ($153 per square foot) over Oct 2025 to Sep 2026, across 57 sales; the median home took 76 days to sell.

Single-family homes, Oct 2025 to Sep 2026, ABOR MLS. The live MLS feed records 59 single-family sales in this period; this table counts the 57 the ALEX warehouse records as closed. Net price = sale price less seller-paid closing costs and repairs. Figures from the ALEX market statistics model, the same computation as the ALEX valuation report. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

What restaurants and amenities are near Cottonwood Creek?

Within 3 miles of the middle of Cottonwood Creek OpenStreetMap lists 26 restaurants and cafes, 0 grocery stores, 7 parks and nature areas.

• Restaurants and cafes (26 within 3 miles): Starbucks (2.7 mi), Panda Express (2.7 mi), Popeyes (2.7 mi), Johnny Rockets (2.7 mi), Sonic (2.7 mi)
• Groceries (0 within 3 miles): H-E-B (4.7 mi), Walmart Supercenter (4.9 mi)
• Parks and nature (7 within 3 miles): Cottonwood Creek Park (0.2 mi), Hidden Park (0.4 mi), Kenneth M. Copeland Memorial Park (1.2 mi), Flatz512 Dog Park (1.6 mi), Redwood Arena (2.1 mi)
• Golf (0 within 3 miles): Kissing Tree Golf Club (4.2 mi)
• Fitness and recreation (0 within 3 miles): Texas Health & Racquet Club (3.2 mi), Armadillo Boulders (3.5 mi), Orangetheory Fitness (3.5 mi), Rio Vista Tennis Court (4.3 mi), Zumba Fitness (4.5 mi)
• Pharmacies (2 within 3 miles): Medpark Pharmacy (2.7 mi), Target Pharmacy (2.9 mi), B & J Pharmacy (3.6 mi), B&J Pharmacy (4.6 mi), H-E-B Pharmacy (4.6 mi)
• Hospitals and clinics (1 within 3 miles): Christus Santa Rosa Hospital (2.6 mi)
• Libraries (0 within 3 miles): San Marcos Public Library (4.8 mi)

Community features named in listings: Cluster Mailbox (45 listings), Common Grounds (28 listings), Curbs (23 listings), Playground (19 listings), Street Lights (18 listings), Park (16 listings), Sidewalks (11 listings), BBQ Pit/Grill (4 listings), Picnic Area (4 listings), Underground Utilities (3 listings), Dog Park (3 listings).

Named places from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), extract of September 28, 2026; straight-line miles from the middle of the homes sold, not driving distance. A place missing from OpenStreetMap is missing here.

What should someone know before moving to Cottonwood Creek?

Before moving to Cottonwood Creek: 98% of homes sold had a homeowners association; typical dues $29 a month (middle half $21–$70, converted from the billing period listed); the median combined property tax rate on homes sold was 1.9554% (2026 adopted rates, 37 parcels, before exemptions).

• HOA: 98% of homes sold had a homeowners association; typical dues $29 a month (middle half $21–$70, converted from the billing period listed).
• Property tax: The median combined property tax rate on homes sold was 1.9554% (2026 adopted rates, 37 parcels, before exemptions). It sums every taxing unit on the parcel, including a MUD or PID where one levies. Source: county appraisal district records.
• Flood zone (FEMA map): 0 of 59 homes sold sit inside a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (1% annual chance) and 0 in the 0.2% annual chance zone. Checked October 25, 2026 against the National Flood Hazard Layer by each home's map point; ask for an elevation certificate on any specific home.
• Flood plain (as listed): 0 of 60 listings answered yes or partial to the MLS flood-plain question.
• Schools named in listings: Elementary: Bowie (SanMarcosCONSISD), 42 listings; Elementary: Mendez (SanMarcosCONSISD), 18 listings; Middle: Goodnight (SanMarcosCONSISD), 54 listings; Middle: Miller (SanMarcosCONSISD), 7 listings; High: San Marcos (SanMarcosCONSISD), 61 listings. Attendance zones change; confirm with the school district.
• Still building: 57% of last year's sales were new construction, so resales compete with builders.
• Supply: 13 homes for sale, about 0.2 months of supply (under 4 months usually favours sellers).

What is it like to live in Cottonwood Creek?

By the records: Cottonwood Creek has lots of about 0.14 acres; an HOA on most homes; community features such as cluster mailbox, common grounds, curbs, playground, street lights; the nearest grocery store 4.7 miles away (H-E-B); the nearest park 0.2 miles away (Cottonwood Creek Park).

Answered only from the records on this page: sales, listings, maps and public records. ALEX does not describe who lives in a neighborhood.

Sources: ABOR MLS (Unlock MLS) closed and active listings; ALEX market statistics model; county appraisal district records (tax rates); FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer; OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Which listings count as Cottonwood Creek follows the MLS subdivision name, the same rule ALEX uses for comparable sales. Aggregates only: Texas is a non-disclosure state. Updated October 25, 2026.

Includes the MLS names Pinnacle at Cottonwood Creek.

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