Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (Hays County)
About this property
Set on 1.2+ acres in the sought-after Sawyer Ranch area of Dripping Springs ISD, this custom Drees home offers over 5,000sf of well-designed living space which includes an outbuilding Sqft, just minutes from Southwest Austin. Blending Hill Country charm with everyday functionality, the home features multiple living areas, a downstairs office that has functioned as a 5th bedroom, a dedicated game and media room, and a seamless flow between the kitchen, family room, and breakfast area. The kitchen has been thoughtfully updated with new countertops (2026), painted solid wood cabinetry (2026), and updated appliances (2021–2026). The primary suite offers a private retreat with a renovated bathroom (2020), while additional updates include first-floor flooring (2020), secondary bathroom improvements (2025), interior and exterior paint (2021, 2026), LED lighting (2025), and an updated laundry room. Outside, the 1.2+ acre property provides space, privacy, and a true connection to the Hill Country setting, complete with a large deck and pergola for outdoor living. A standout feature is the detached workshop/outbuilding with a finished upper-level loft, HVAC, and a full bathroom, along with a ground-level workspace. Additional outbuilding space is not included in the listed square footage.
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About the Area
1400 Tom Sawyer 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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