ActiveMLS# 3143042
$550,000
1.59 Acres · Lot/Land · $345,912/acre
736 Covered Bridge Dr
Driftwood, TX 78619 (Hays County)

About this property

736 Covered Bridge is a rare amazing panoramic view lot with a premium cleared level building site that slopes off at the back of the lot making it a perfect place for a negative edge pool. This is the large 1.59 acre lot that you have been looking for that features incredible hill country sunsets/views and a most beautiful building site for your dream home . Bring your own builder or the seller can build you your perfect custom home for this site. Don't miss the opportunity to own this very special lot in the very desirable gated subdivision of La Ventana. The community of La Ventana offers an array of exceptional amenities: gated entrance where you will be greeted by our heard of Longhorns, golf driving range, tennis or pickleball courts, gyms, saunas, putting green, pools, Flat Creek access, BBQ pavilion and a host of unforgettable events at the spacious club house, which features a commercial kitchen for all your entertaining needs and a large covered patio with an impressive 2 story fireplace. Super Low Tax Rate 2024 = 1.455%.

Property details

Property TypeLot/Land
Acreage1.59 acres
StatusActive
Days on Market525 days
ListedJanuary 3, 2025
CountyHays
ZIP Code78619
Price per Acre$345,912/acre
SubdivisionThe Preserve At La Ventana Ph Two
HOAYes
FencingNone
ViewCanyon, Hill Country, Panoramic, Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods, See Remarks
MLS Number3143042
Listed ByCompass RE Texas, LLC

Location

Area & Lifestyle

About the Area

736 Covered Bridge Dr is located in Driftwood, 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.

Driftwood had an estimated population of 141 as of 2023. The 78619 zip code has a median household income of $171,667, a median home value of $709,400, and a median age of 44.4. The average household size is 2.84 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).

Listing information © 2026 Unlock MLS (ACTRIS). All data provided AS IS. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Listing courtesy of Compass RE Texas, LLC.

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Barron Johnson
Broker Associate · Spyglass Realty