Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (Hays County)
About this property
Set on 7 pristine acres in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, this fully fenced property offers a rare combination of privacy, usability, and location. Situated in a gated section where properties rarely become available, the setting features long distance Hill Country views, beautiful sunsets, and mature live oaks throughout. The German farmhouse is framed by expansive front and back porches and offers both charm and functionality. Additional improvements include a 2 car attached garage and a detached garage that could serve as a workshop, studio, or future guest house. Horses and livestock are allowed, with a lean to shed already in place. The property features an established garden and homestead setup with multiple raised beds, a fenced chicken area, and room for expansion. A wide variety of fruit trees, berries, herbs, and vegetables are already in place, supported by automatic irrigation and multiple water access points throughout the property. Recent improvements include fresh exterior paint on the home and shop, new gutters, new driveway, new garage doors and openers, and a new automated front entry gate with solar and battery backup. The property is supported by a deep water well, approximately 5,000 gallons of water storage, and a whole house reverse osmosis system. Conveniently located just minutes from Dripping Springs and Bee Cave with the option to attend either Lake Travis ISD or Dripping Springs ISD.
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About the Area
290 Sunset Rdg 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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