Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (Hays County)
About this property
Set along one of the most scenic drives in the Texas Hill Country, this charming 6+ acre Hill Country property offers a rare opportunity to own acreage with a historic home, beautiful mature trees, and versatile improvements already in place. Originally built in the early 1900s, the home is filled with character and is ready for its next chapter. Being sold as-is, it offers an ideal canvas for restoration, renovation, or the creation of a private Hill Country retreat. The property is dotted with towering historic oak trees and shady pecan trees, creating a peaceful setting that captures the best of Texas Hill Country living. Beautiful views of Onion Creek can be enjoyed just across the road, adding to the property's picturesque country atmosphere. A variety of existing improvements make this 6+ acre property both functional and versatile. In addition to the residence, the property features a detached garage, workshop, storage buildings, pole barn, and chicken coop, providing ample space for equipment, hobbies, projects, animals, or agricultural use. A private well and septic system are also already in place. Located along scenic Loop 165, this unique Hill Country acreage combines privacy and rural charm with convenient access to nearby Hill Country communities. Whether envisioned as a primary residence, weekend getaway, hobby farm, restoration project, or recreational property, the possibilities are extensive. With its historic home, usable acreage, mature oak and pecan trees, multiple outbuildings, Onion Creek views, and classic country setting, this is a unique opportunity to own a piece of Texas Hill Country real estate with tremendous potential.
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About the Area
TBD Loop 165 None 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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