Great location in Marathon, Texas available for immediate sale and move-in. (Seller is in the process of home make ready improvements) 1,861 Sq ft home with additional 1,200 Sq feet for deck, car port, storage and porch, built in 2008. Pier and beam foundation Hardy Siding on exterior walls, metal roof in good condition. Property has an additional 2,014 sq ft of storage, barns and greenhouse. This property contains 8.2 acres with a portion of the acreage and home site located next to the Gage Gardens. This property is bounded on the east by US 385 and to the south by Airport Road. Security fence and privacy fence on home site acreage, balance of acreage is pasture fenced. Property has water well with 10.0+ GPM water production. House has connection to be supplied by water well. Marathon Water Company water and sewer connections. Home is propane hot water, furnace and cooking appliance. Generac propane backup electric generator with automatic start and change over for power outages. Has owned 250 gallon propane tank and secondary non-owned 500 gallon propane service supply tank.
Historic adobe home on one acre in Marathon, Texas. Built in the early 1900s, this two-bedroom, one-bath property features thick adobe walls, colorful Southwestern interiors, handcrafted woodwork, and warm natural light throughout. The kitchen and dining areas offer classic charm, while the cozy living spaces and serene bedrooms reflect true West Texas character. A screened porch provides a peaceful spot to enjoy Marathon’s famed dark skies. The one-acre lot includes native cactus, mature trees, and room to expand. Located in the heart of Marathon—an artistic, welcoming community and gateway to Big Bend—this home offers quiet streets, stunning views, and easy access to local cafés, the historic Gage Hotel, and endless outdoor recreation.

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Marathon is located in Texas. Marathon, Texas has a population of 427. Marathon is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 10.95% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 33.8%.
The median household income in Marathon, Texas is $47,663. The median household income for the surrounding county is $48,679 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Marathon is 56.1 years.
The average high temperature in July is 89.8 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 28.1 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 15.2 inches per year, with 0.7 inches of snow per year.