Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (Hays County)
About this property
Come see this expansive 4.635-acre single-family homesite in the gated Fitzhugh Place neighborhood, featuring Barton Creek frontage on both sides of the creek and panoramic Hill Country views. This larger tract is positioned approximately 20 miles from Downtown Austin and 25 miles from the airport, offering a secluded landscape for a custom residence that balances remote tranquility with proximity to the city. As part of a private community with only 22 lots, this acreage provides an rare sense of security and space in the 78620 zip code. Mature trees are scattered throughout the property, providing natural privacy and a canopy that frames the southern exposure. The neighborhood is ideally situated along the Fitzhugh Road corridor, known for local anchors like Fitzhugh Brewing and the nearby Texas Hill Country Olive Co. Residents of Fitzhugh Place enjoy the benefit of an adjoining private HOA park, which limits neighboring development and preserves the peaceful creek-side setting. Access to the Highway 290 corridor is just minutes away, providing a quick route to the amenities of Dripping Springs, Bee Caves, and Lakeway. Whether you are looking for a weekend retreat or a permanent estate, this 4.635-acre lot in Fitzhugh Place offers the scale and natural features required for a high-end Hill Country lifestyle. The combination of gated privacy, Barton Creek access, and proximity to Austin's major employment centers makes this one of the most versatile lots available in the area.
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12136 Fitzhugh Pl 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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