Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (Hays County)
About this property
This 3.824-acre single-family homesite in the gated Fitzhugh Place neighborhood offers a rare combination of Barton Creek frontage and classic Hill Country elevation. Located approximately 20 miles from Downtown Austin and 25 miles from the airport, this property provides a secluded setting for a primary residence that feels connected to the landscape. The neighborhood is a private enclave consisting of only 22 lots, ensuring a quiet environment in the 78620 zip code where the natural surroundings are the primary focus. The property is defined by its diverse terrain, featuring a high-point build site that looks out over the creek valley and the rolling hills beyond. Dozens of mature trees, including native oaks, provide a dense canopy across the acreage, creating natural privacy and shade for the property's lower elevations. Positioned along the Fitzhugh Road corridor, the location is a major draw for those who enjoy the local Hill Country lifestyle. You are minutes away from well-known local anchors such as Fitzhugh Brewing, Treaty Oak Distilling, and the Texas Hill Country Olive Co. The property offers easy access to the Highway 290 corridor, making the drive into Dripping Springs or over to the shopping and dining at Bee Caves and Lakeway very convenient. Whether you are heading to the Hill Country Galleria or commuting into Central Austin, the gated entrance of Fitzhugh Place serves as a secure and scenic starting point. This 3.824-acre tract captures the rugged beauty of the region while maintaining the proximity to city amenities that modern Hill Country living requires.
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15407 Fitzhugh Rd is located in Dripping Springs, Texas, in Hays County. Hays County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, driven by the explosive growth of San Marcos and Kyle-Buda corridor connecting Austin and San Antonio. The county blends Hill Country character in its western reaches, Wimberley, Dripping Springs, Driftwood, with rapidly urbanizing communities along the I-35 corridor.
The Blanco River and Barton Creek headwaters flow through Hays County, carving spring-fed swimming holes beloved by generations of Texans. Jacob's Well, a natural cylindrical karstic spring, and the swimming holes of Blue Hole Regional Park draw visitors year-round. The Edwards Plateau escarpment creates dramatic topographic relief in the western half of the county.
Dripping Springs had an estimated population of 6,322 as of 2023. The 78620 zip code has a median household income of $146,551, a median home value of $624,800, and a median age of 42.7. The average household size is 2.73 people.
Texas State University anchors San Marcos, supporting a significant education and healthcare sector. The I-35 corridor has attracted major distribution centers and manufacturing. The western Hill Country communities of Wimberley and Dripping Springs have become destination wine, dining, and retreat markets commanding premium real estate prices.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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