Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (Hays County)
About this property
Set atop a scenic hill in Dripping Springs, this modern farmhouse sits on just over 8 private acres and offers sweeping views, mature trees, no HOA, and no deed restrictions. Built in 2021, the 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home combines thoughtful construction and modern design with an incredible wraparound covered patio for sunrises, sunsets, and everything in between. The home features a light-filled open-concept layout with white oak LVP flooring throughout the main living areas, anchored by a sleek electric fireplace. The kitchen centers around a large island with quartz countertops, expanded dual farmhouse sink, double oven, 5-burner gas stove, upper and side cabinetry, and a walk-in butler’s pantry with a whole house reverse osmosis system and water softener. The open dining area, with gorgeous pendant lighting along with seating at the center kitchen island, complete the living space. The well-designed floor plan includes a main-level guest suite with a private bathroom and accessibility features. Upstairs is a flexible bonus space, three additional bedrooms, and two full bathrooms, including the owner’s suite and bathroom with incredible picturesque views. The spa-inspired primary bathroom features frameless glass enclosing both the walk-in shower and the soaking tub, dual vanities with quartz countertops, and modern ambient lighting. A sophisticated black metal roof adds long-term durability while enhancing the home’s modern hill country style. The wooded acreage provides privacy, panoramic views, and ample room to expand or customize the property. The additional pad, already plumbed for a bathroom, shower, washer, and dryer, provides flexibility for future improvements, such as a workshop, barn, living space, or additional structures. The property also benefits from a low 1.6 tax rate and is zoned to top-rated Dripping Springs ISD. This property offers a rare combination of acreage, privacy, and modern farmhouse design in the desirable hill country.
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About the Area
980 Sycamore Creek Dr 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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