Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (Hays County)
About this property
Set on a beautiful 1.7-acre wooded lot just off US-290, 1003 Pier Branch Road offers a quiet Hill Country setting with easy access to Dripping Springs dining, shopping, schools, and the Austin corridor. This two-story, 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home features 2,162 sq ft of comfortable living space, a move-in ready layout, and the opportunity to update finishes over time. Inside, the kitchen brings function and character together with granite countertops, an electric cooktop, built-in oven, and built-in microwave. The family room adds a welcoming gathering space with a fireplace and wet bar, creating an easy spot to relax, host, or enjoy the wooded setting after a day in town. The main living areas feel warm and relaxed, with room for everyday living, guests, hobbies, or working from home, while the two-story layout gives the home a practical separation of spaces. The primary suite includes a double vanity, separate garden tub, walk-in shower, and large walk-in closet, creating a private retreat with generous storage. Outdoors, mature trees, a huge covered porch, and a beautiful koi pond create a peaceful backdrop for morning coffee, evening breezes, and the natural feel of Texas Hill Country living. The acreage offers room to enjoy the outdoors without giving up convenience, with wooded views, open usable areas, and a setting that feels tucked away while still close to town. The property also includes an RV hookup, two-car garage, large carport, and storage shed, adding flexible space for vehicles, equipment, tools, and outdoor gear. Built in 1992, this Dripping Springs home blends acreage, privacy, useful improvements, and a strong location with quick access to US-290, downtown Dripping Springs, local wineries, breweries, parks, and west Austin destinations.
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About the Area
1003 Pier Branch 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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