Driftwood, TX 78619 (Hays County)
About this property
Now offered well below its recent appraisal and priced to sell quickly, this custom Tillson built home presents a rare opportunity in Driftwood for buyers seeking land, water, and long term value. Set on 5.15 private acres with Gatlin Creek running directly through the property, the land is the highlight. With no HOA and direct creek frontage, the property offers space to garden, keep animals, explore, or simply enjoy the sound of water moving through your own acreage. The combination of usable land and natural water access is increasingly difficult to find at this price point. The 2,513 square foot residence features 10 foot ceilings, 8 foot doors, reclaimed wood flooring, travertine tile, solid cabinetry, and granite countertops. The kitchen includes KitchenAid appliances, a commercial style cooktop, and upgraded vent hood, designed for everyday living and entertaining. The primary suite offers a private wet bar with mini fridge, while bedrooms two and three share a Jack and Jill bath. Energy Star certified with Trane HVAC, dual water heaters, whole home surge protection, 340 amp electrical service, advanced air and water filtration, and Ethernet wiring throughout. A detached guest house of approximately 625 square feet with half bath provides flexibility for guests, office, or studio use. Additional improvements include a large three section storage shed, fenced garden and chicken areas, dual well tanks, water features, and a conveyed geodesic dome offered as is. Located minutes from Driftwood wineries and dining, including Salt Lick BBQ, with convenient access to Dripping Springs, Wimberley, and South Austin. This property delivers private acreage living with the benefit of proximity to daily amenities and major employment corridors. The home appears in a mapped flood zone. The residence was elevated with engineered fill and sits above the floodplain. Buyers to verify flood designation and insurance requirements.
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About the Area
3700 Elder Hill Rd is located in Driftwood, 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.
Driftwood had an estimated population of 141 as of 2023. The 78619 zip code has a median household income of $171,667, a median home value of $709,400, and a median age of 44.4. The average household size is 2.84 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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