Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (Hays County)
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Build Your Dream Home with Panoramic Hill Country Views Welcome to one of the most breathtaking lots in the Texas Hill Country—where your forever home awaits. Situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in an exclusive, boutique gated community of luxury, custom-built homes, this property offers nature, privacy, and unparalleled views. Enjoy unobstructed sunrises and sunsets thanks to underground utilities and a landscape untouched by traffic, street lights, or cookie-cutter designs. Nature surrounds you in every direction—just pure, scenic beauty. Key Features: Expansive hill country views as far as the eye can see Underground utilities for clean, uninterrupted vistas Gated entrance Located in a small community of custom homes Minimal traffic and no street lights Bring your own builder Award-winning Dripping Springs ISD Low tax rate and utility costs Solar-friendly—ideal for off-grid living Dripping Springs, known as The Wedding Capital of Texas and The Gateway to the Hill Country, offers a vibrant lifestyle with top-rated schools, boutique shopping, acclaimed wineries and distilleries, a lively music and food scene, and luxurious lodging options. This community also holds the distinction of being Texas' first International Dark Sky Community, preserving the natural beauty of the night sky. Hays County is forecasted to grow by 267% between 2015 and 2045 (CAMPO 2045 RTP) Come walk the land, soak in the views, and envision your future in the heart of the Hill Country. Opportunities like this are rare—make it yours.
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559 Vail River 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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