Austin, TX 78737 (Hays County)
About this property
Private Texas Hill Country retreat on 1.39 acres in Sunset Canyon with easy access to Highway 290, Austin, Dripping Springs, and ABIA in highly acclaimed Dripping Springs ISD. This single-story Craftsman home offers an ADA accessible no-step layout with 3 bedrooms plus a flexible fourth room and 3.5 baths, an open floorplan, high ceilings, and a cozy double-sided gas fireplace. The gourmet kitchen is designed for serious home cooks, featuring 30-inch-deep granite countertops, natural hickory cabinetry with 15-inch uppers, premium Bosch stainless steel appliances, a propane cooktop, convection oven, and an oversized walk-in pantry large enough to function as a catering prep space. Spa-style baths include heated floors, toe-kick night lighting, and a no-step shower for comfort and aging in place. The private back-porch setting with hot tub is ideal for unwinding under the stars, watching deer roam, hosting friends, or enjoying peaceful Hill Country mornings with coffee, creating a true indoor-outdoor living experience. Masonry-all-sides construction and a metal roof contribute to a low-maintenance lifestyle, giving you more time to relax and enjoy the surroundings. Crystal enthusiasts will appreciate that rose quartz, amethyst, citrine, lapis, and black tourmaline were placed in the foundation with the intention of protection and good fortune. Currently used as a short-term vacation rental, the home may be sold furnished with future bookings available, offering a potential turnkey income-producing opportunity for an investor or owner-occupant.
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13326 Trautwein Rd is located in Austin, 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.
Austin had an estimated population of 967,862 as of 2023. The 78737 zip code has a median household income of $164,066, a median home value of $689,200, and a median age of 39. The average household size is 3.07 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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