Austin-based startup Casata held a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, May 14th to officially launch Casata San Marcos, a 210-unit micro-home rental community located within the greater Austin Metropolitan area in San Marcos, Texas. Elected officials and special guests, including San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson, joined the Casata team to celebrate the innovative development––the first of its kind for the city.

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Aerial Rendering of Casata San Marcos, which will consist of 210 micro-home units (Rendering by Align 3D)

As a lifestyle community developer of tech-enabled, single-family micro-homes, Casata provides attainable options to lease higher-quality residences at comparable prices to existing options. “Casata San Marcos is a rental community comprised of individual homes that are technologically advanced, energy-efficient, and beautifully designed with a warm yet contemporary aesthetic,” said Casata Co- Founder Noah Pollack. “This is a truly standout concept that melds environmental sensitivity and community.” Residents can expect one- or two-bedroom units that range from approximately 512 to 806 square feet.

Compared to traditional rental properties, Casata San Marcos’ unique living experience––which focuses on privacy while instilling a sense of pride of ownership––will be a major draw for renters. But there are still plenty of opportunities to interact with fellow residents, thanks to thoughtful elements like a community center, pool, pocket parks, dog runs, and an exercise facility, all designed around existing landscaping and trees. Many units also feature front porches, ideal for conversation and connection. Renters can also enjoy longer-term leases, ranging from 12-15 months.

“When it comes to tackling the current housing crisis, Casata San Marcos is both an innovative breakthrough and a breath of fresh air,” said Mayor Hughson. “The concept of building micro-homes gives more families the opportunity to live and thrive in our community. It’s absolutely essential for our future.”

The development of Casata San Marcos follows the builder’s successful launch of its first micro-home community, Casata Austin. Significant market growth and increased employment made San Marcos a critical area of focus. “We’re seeing strong demand for more housing–– especially innovative housing options––in the San Marcos area,” said Casata Co-Founder and innovator Aaron Levy. “We’re thrilled to be able to bring more options for residents here.”

For more information about Casata San Marcos, visit please visit www.casata.com.

About Casata

Casata is a lifestyle communiak ground ty developer based in Austin, Texas. With a focus on sustainability and attainability, Casata builds tech-enabled, single-family micro-homes situated within thoughtfully planned communities. In 2022, the developer launched its first micro-home community, Casata Austin, consisting of 66 standalone units. The developer’s second venture, Casata San Marcos, broke ground in May 2024. Two additional communities, located in Bastrop and College Station, Texas, are also under development. For more information, visit www.casata.com.

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“Casata San Marcos is both an innovative breakthrough and a breath of fresh air,” said San Marcos Mayor Jann Hughson. “The concept of building micro-homes gives more families the opportunity to live and thrive in our community."