Austin, TX 78737 (Hays County)
About this property
Liberty Ranch Lot 6 offers a rare opportunity to own 100+/- acres in a gated Driftwood community designed for lasting preservation. Comprising just 15 homesites, each approximately 100 acres, Liberty Ranch blends unmatched privacy with convenient access to southwest Austin. Protected by a conservation easement held by the City of Austin, the land cannot be subdivided or used commercially, ensuring its exclusive character and natural beauty remain intact for generations. Located along FM 967, only 25 minutes from downtown Austin and minutes from the iconic Salt Lick BBQ and Discovery Driftwood golf course, the property offers both privacy and convenience. In addition to the main entrance on FM 967, owners benefit from a private gated entrance on the north end connecting to FM 1826 and dramatically reducing drive time into Austin. The conservation easement safeguards the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone and Little Bear Creek watershed, protecting water quality, endangered species, and native habitats. Owners may still develop a residential compound with a main home, guest house, barns, pools, or other improvements. The topography is classic Hill Country, with rolling terrain, long-range views, and heritage live oaks, post oaks, cedar elms, and ashe junipers. Select hand-clearing revealed beautiful groves and multiple prime building sites, while wooded areas maintain canopy cover for wildlife and migratory birds. Utilities include Pedernales Electric on-site; private well and septic required. Lot 6 carries a 1-D-1 Wildlife valuation, with 2024 taxes of just $254.13. Driftwood remains one of the Hill Country’s most desirable locations, where legacy landowners, conservation-focused neighbors, and new residents share a commitment to protecting the area’s rural charm. Liberty Ranch - Lot 6 is a unique chance to own a legacy estate in this irreplaceable setting.
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Ranch #6 Liberty Ranch Rd 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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