Wimberley, TX 78676 (Hays County)
About this property
Set on 8.2 breathtaking acres between Wimberley and Dripping Springs, this one-of-a-kind Hill Country retreat blends timeless craftsmanship, natural beauty, and endless possibility. Mature oaks, abundant wildlife, and multiple potential building sites create a private setting with room to expand, build a guest house, accommodate horses, or create a family compound. At the heart of the property, the custom-built home showcases original hardwood floors reclaimed from the 1880 Texas State Capitol House of Representatives chambers, complemented by mahogany casement windows, a handcrafted mahogany front door, exposed wood beams, and striking copper kitchen countertops. Designed to embrace the surrounding landscape, the bright, airy floor plan captures views from nearly every room and offers two spacious living areas for gathering, entertaining, or quiet evenings at home. A detached finished wellhouse provides flexible space for hobbies, guest room, or workshop and a carport. An additional storage shed offers room for tools and gardening equipment. Spend your evenings watching spectacular Texas sunsets from the back porch, gather around the firepit beneath star-filled skies, and wake to peaceful mornings immersed in the sights and sounds of the Hill Country. Just minutes from the shops, restaurants, and charm of Wimberley Square, with convenient access to Driftwood, Dripping Springs, Austin, Buda, and New Braunfels, this exceptional property offers the rare opportunity to enjoy privacy, history, and the very best of Hill Country living within highly acclaimed Wimberley ISD.
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About the Area
700 S Rainbow Ranch Rd is located in Wimberley, 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.
Wimberley had an estimated population of 2,873 as of 2023. The 78676 zip code has a median household income of $86,819, a median home value of $476,100, and a median age of 48.7. The average household size is 2.37 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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