7890 US 290 Hwy
About this property
Mystic Hill Ranch offers 52 acres of breathtaking Texas Hill Country-what remains of an original 85-acre tract, with a portion already sold. Set in the heart of Dripping Springs, the property features sweeping panoramic views, abundant wildlife (including exotics), and a rare blend of privacy and accessibility with dual access from Hwy 290 and Henly Loop. Unrestricted and located outside city limits and the ETJ, this land provides the freedom to create without the burden of municipal restrictions. Positioned outside the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone, it also avoids costly specialized engineering requirements. Whether envisioned as a private estate, working ranch, or future development, Mystic Hill Ranch presents a rare opportunity to own a meaningful piece of the Hill Country.
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About the Area
7890 US 290 Hwy 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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