857 Cherry Bark Ln
About this property
Welcome to Songbird Ranch, a beautiful 15 acre Hill Country retreat offering privacy, peaceful surroundings and a great Dripping Springs location. Tucked away at the end of a private road, this charming single story custom home is surrounded by majestic live oaks, rolling terrain and panoramic views. A large front porch welcomes you home, while the interiors showcase stunning custom woodwork, vaulted ceilings and Southwestern influences throughout. The thoughtfully designed floor plan features three spacious bedrooms, including an impressive primary suite with its own fireplace, generous ensuite bathroom and abundant closet space. A three car garage adds functionality and storage. The extended covered back porch offers the perfect setting for outdoor entertaining, morning coffee or enjoying the beautiful views and wildlife. The fully fenced and cross fenced acreage is predominantly level and usable, offering plenty of room for horses, recreation or enjoying your private ranch. The property benefits from an agricultural tax exemption and features rainwater collection, a private well and generator hookup. Equestrian amenities include a two stall horse stable with tack room. The current owners also offer self care horse boarding, where horse owners manage their own horses, presenting an opportunity for supplemental income for those interested in continuing the arrangement. A natural wet weather creek adds to the property's charm, while limited restrictions provide additional flexibility. Located within the Dripping Springs Dark Sky community, Songbird Ranch offers spectacular stargazing and the tranquility of country living without sacrificing convenience. Enjoy easy access to downtown Dripping Springs, Bee Cave and Austin, along with nearby wineries, restaurants, shopping and everything that makes the Texas Hill Country so special. Songbird Ranch offers an exceptional opportunity to enjoy the best of Texas Hill Country living.
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About the Area
857 Cherry Bark Ln 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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