Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (Hays County)
About this property
Escape to your own slice of the Texas Hill Country on this stunning 1.9+ acre lot nestled within an exclusive, gated enclave off scenic Fitzhugh Road. With panoramic views stretching across the rolling hills and dark, star-filled skies overhead, this is the setting you have been waiting for to build the home you have always imagined. Light deed restrictions with easy variance approvals mean you have the freedom to bring your own builder and craft a truly custom home. Whether you envision a sprawling Hill Country estate, a modern farmhouse, or a private retreat complete with a pool and guest quarters, this lot gives you the canvas to make it happen. Step outside your gate and you are minutes from the renowned Fitzhugh Road corridor, home to world class wineries, craft breweries, and celebrated distilleries including Treaty Oak Distilling. Hamilton Pool Preserve, one of Texas's most breathtaking natural wonders, is just a short drive away. When the city calls, downtown Austin is approximately 30 minutes east, making this the perfect balance of peaceful Hill Country living and urban convenience. Zoned to the highly acclaimed Dripping Springs ISD, this property is as practical as it is beautiful. Lots of this caliber in gated communities with acreage, views, and proximity to Austin are increasingly rare. This is a genuine opportunity to plant roots in one of the most desirable corridors in all of Central Texas.
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About the Area
348 Vail River 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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