Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (Hays County)
About this property
Charming fixer-upper with endless Hill Country potential! This original Sunset Canyon ranch home sits on a stunning 1.866-acre lot shaded by majestic oak trees and backing directly to Cottonwood Creek. Enjoy peaceful views, exceptional privacy, and a seasonal swimming hole with an old rock/concrete dam that adds to the property’s unique character. Inside, cathedral ceilings, expansive windows, a loft, and the original stone fireplace create a warm and welcoming atmosphere filled with natural light. A detached building with a kitchen, bedroom, and bathrooms offers excellent potential for a guest casita, studio, or private retreat. A rare opportunity to create something truly special in a beautiful natural setting. Be sure to follow the path down to the creek at the back of the property.
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About the Area
702 Cottonwood Creek 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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