901 Old Red Ranch Rd
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MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED [MORE THAN TWO] Highest and best due 10.25.26 at 8:00pm. Rare opportunity to own an authentic adobe home in Dripping Springs! Custom-built in 2002 with handmade clay bricks, this 3.92-acre retreat blends Southwest artistry with Hill Country tranquility. True adobe construction offers exceptional thermal mass, energy efficiency, and fire resistance. The 2,468 sq. ft. floor plan features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a dedicated office. Saltillo tile from Mexico, arched doorways, soaring vaulted ceilings, and two decorative fireplaces lend warmth and character, while abundant windows frame expansive Hill Country views. This property features two sources of water with a private well and a 2,500 gallon storage tank, plus a rainwater harvesting system with a 31,000-gallon storage tank!. Enjoy generous covered porches overlooking the peaceful natural landscape. Ideal for a small homestead, the property allows up to two horses, donkeys, mules, cows, sheep, llamas, or goats, plus up to 12 chickens with no more than one rooster. An oversized detached 6-car garage with electricity and plumbing offers exceptional flexibility for a workshop, artist studio, or vehicle storage. A one-of-a-kind Hill Country property combining authentic craftsmanship, acreage, and versatility!
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901 Old Red Ranch Rd 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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