1401 Pursley Rd
About this property
Welcome to 1401 Pursley Rd, a rare opportunity to own 12.5 lightly restricted acres in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, just minutes from the charm and convenience of Dripping Springs. Set against stunning panoramic views, this fully fenced property offers a unique blend of privacy, usability, and future potential. Whether you're envisioning a private retreat, multigenerational compound, or additional homesites, the foundation is already in place. The property features a 3-bedroom, 2-bath main home measuring 1,641 square feet, with pier-and-beam construction and an unfinished attic ready for your updates. A separate 1-bedroom, 1-bath guest house with 924 square feet, full kitchen, laundry, and slab foundation provides excellent flexibility for guests, rental income, or extended family. Designed for self-sufficiency and rural living, the property includes a rainwater collection system with 18,000 and 5,000-gallon cisterns. Both pumps were replaced within the last 4 years and have been lightly used. Electric service is provided by Pedernales Electric, and a water line has already been run to a secondary build site at the back of the property. Additional improvements include a shop with electric on a slab, RV and equipment carports, and established deer blinds. Located just 5 miles from Highway 290, you will enjoy convenient access to Dripping Springs, HEB, and Austin, while still embracing the peace and quiet of country living. Home and septic inspections from 2022 are available for review. If you have been searching for acreage with views, tranquility, infrastructure, and room to create something truly special, this is it.
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About the Area
1401 Pursley 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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