1651 Old Red Ranch Rd
About this property
Beautifully updated Hill Country home on approximately 17.7 acres with no HOA, conveniently located near Dripping Springs! Built in 2003 but extensively renovated, this home offers the feel of a brand-new house with new flooring, fresh paint, updated fixtures and finishes throughout, plus three brand-new HVAC systems. The home is approximately 3,569 sq. ft. according to available records; however, architectural plans reflect a larger square footage. Buyers should independently verify square footage. The property also features an impressive 1,200 sq. ft. workshop, a separate storage building, and a well house designed to match the home with additional storage space. With 17.7 acres and no HOA, there is plenty of room for animals, equipment, hobbies, recreation, or simply enjoying the privacy and beauty of the Texas Hill Country. Located in Johnson City ISD and just a short distance from Dripping Springs, this property combines peaceful country living with convenient access to shopping, dining, and everyday amenities. Buyers interested in Dripping Springs ISD should independently verify current transfer or open-enrollment eligibility with the district. Updated home, acreage, workshop, storage, no HOA, and a fantastic Hill Country location—this property has so much to offer!
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About the Area
1651 Old Red Ranch 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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