Austin, TX 78737 (Hays County)
About this property
Owning a piece of Hill Country history is within your reach! Estimated to have been built around 1900, this unique property was originally the ranchhand quarters for its “twin” next door. Over the years, it has been thoughtfully expanded, yet the original 2-room brick and stone house remains at its heart. This historic home offers endless possibilities! Whether you choose to renovate it or build your dream home on the lot, the existing structure could serve as a charming home office, game room, she-shed, man-cave, or any other space you envision. The potential for this property is boundless! If building a new home is your dream, this lot is unbeatable. Imagine enjoying stunning second-story views from your new home in a prime location within the highly regarded Dripping Springs ISD and Hays County, all while being just 30 minutes from downtown Austin and the airport. The Fitzhugh corridor and Dripping Springs are experiencing rapid growth, making opportunities like this exceptionally rare. With the development of the nearby Belterra Village shopping center, access to amenities is becoming more convenient than ever. Come stake your claim on this iconic piece of Texas history and make it a part of your future. Opportunities like this don’t come around often—seize the chance to own a true Hill Country treasure!
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12600 Trail Driver St is located in Austin, 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.
Austin had an estimated population of 967,862 as of 2023. The 78737 zip code has a median household income of $164,066, a median home value of $689,200, and a median age of 39. The average household size is 3.07 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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