Welcome to 1174 Esplanade Parkway - the kind of home that just feels right. Built in 2022 and lovingly refreshed since, this single-story 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in the Trace community has been cared for in all the ways that matter: fresh paint throughout, warm vinyl flooring in the bedrooms, updated bathroom fixtures, and thoughtful touches outside like custom landscaping and freshly stained fencing. It's young enough to feel new, but loved enough to feel like home. Mornings start on the covered front patio with a cup of coffee and a wave to the neighbors. Evenings wind down in the large private backyard - room for the dogs to run, kids to play, a garden to grow, or a grill to work overtime on a Saturday. Two-car parking in the rear keeps the front of the home looking as charming as it lives. And then there's Trace. This master-planned San Marcos community is the kind of neighborhood people genuinely root for - a resort-style pool for the hot months, greenspace and parks woven throughout, and Rodriguez Elementary right inside the neighborhood, so the school run is a stroll, not a commute. The location earns its keep, too: minutes to Texas State University, easy I-35 access for commutes to Austin or San Antonio, and just five minutes from the outlet malls, great local restaurants, and the San Marcos River - because around here, tubing really is a lifestyle amenity. Whether you're buying your first home, investing in a town with steady Texas State demand, or simply looking for a place to put down roots and stay awhile - come see this one in person. It shows even better than it reads.