Driftwood, TX 78619 (Hays County)
About this property
Nestled in The Gardens at Howard Ranch, this move in ready home combines modern convenience with low maintenance Hill Country living. A newly finished enclosed sunroom provides a bright and inviting extension of the living space, featuring four windows, an 8 foot glass door with a Smart Lock, and a ceiling fan with remote control, creating the perfect place to relax and enjoy the backyard. Designed with an energy-efficient floor plan and soaring 10 foot ceilings, the home offers an open, airy feel filled with natural light. The open concept floor plan seamlessly connects the living, dining, and kitchen areas, offering a functional layout for both everyday living and entertaining. Smart home features throughout include a Simply Safe security system, Smart Garage Door, Smart Thermostat, Smart Lock, and other connected conveniences designed to enhance everyday living. Outside, the xeriscaped backyard offers a low maintenance outdoor space with reduced water requirements and easy upkeep, making it ideal for a lock and leave lifestyle. Located in one of Driftwood's most desirable communities, residents enjoy the charm and peaceful setting of Howard Ranch while remaining just minutes from Dripping Springs, local wineries, restaurants, shopping, and highly acclaimed Dripping Springs ISD. This move in ready home offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and Hill Country living.
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About the Area
1174 Grant Wood Ave #118 is located in Driftwood, 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.
Driftwood had an estimated population of 141 as of 2023. The 78619 zip code has a median household income of $171,667, a median home value of $709,400, and a median age of 44.4. The average household size is 2.84 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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