Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (Hays County)
About this property
Located in the sought-after Sunset Canyon neighborhood of Dripping Springs, this original-owner home offers the perfect blend of Hill Country charm, privacy, and everyday functionality. Situated on 1.5 peaceful acres, the single-story home was built in 2010 and features 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a formal dining room, and an easy flowing layout designed for comfortable living. Outside, enjoy your own backyard escape with a pool added in 2015, mature trees, frequent deer sightings, and the kind of quiet evenings that make Sunset Canyon so special. Practical upgrades and flexibility make this property stand out, including solar panels for minimal electric bills, a 2-car garage, and plenty of room to park an RV, camper, or additional vehicles. Whether you’re entertaining by the pool, working from home, or simply enjoying the wide-open space and starry skies, 521 Cottonwood Creek Road captures the relaxed Hill Country lifestyle buyers dream about.
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About the Area
521 Cottonwood Creek 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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