Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (Hays County)
About this property
This 3.426-acre homesite in Fitzhugh Place offers a rare opportunity for a single-family custom build with Barton Creek access and hilltop views. Located just 20 miles from Downtown Austin, this property provides the space and privacy needed for a multi-story residence or a sprawling single-story ranch. The neighborhood is a gated enclave of only 22 lots, ensuring a quiet lifestyle centered around the natural beauty of the Hill Country. The topography of this Fitzhugh Place lot allows for a build site situated well above the flood plain, capturing the steady breeze and long-distance views of the surrounding mature trees. Because the acreage is part of a small, established community, you have the benefit of a cleared site that is ready for construction. The location within Fitzhugh Place puts you in the heart of the local brewery and distillery circuit. You are only minutes away from local landmarks like Jester King Brewery and Treaty Oak Distilling, making it easy to enjoy the outdoor eateries and community atmosphere that define Dripping Springs. For daily needs, the property offers easy access to the Highway 290 corridor and the shopping centers in Bee Caves and Lakeway. Commuters will appreciate being 25 miles from the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and having a straightforward route into Central Austin. This lot combines the tranquility of a creek-side neighborhood with the convenience of being near the Hill Country’s most popular dining and recreation destinations. As part of Fitzhugh Place, you also enjoy proximity to the private HOA park, further enhancing the sense of seclusion and connection to the Barton Creek landscape.
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About the Area
12130 Fitzhugh Pl 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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