3003 Old Red Ranch Road, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 - Hays County

A hidden retreat located just 11 miles from Dripping Springs. The entrance and building site is situated on a high plateau that gently slopes down 70 to the west providing long range views and great sunsets. The existing 1800 sq.ft. home could be remodeled or start over with your own dream home. This unrestricted tract is in both Hays and Blanco County providing the option for either DSISD or JCISD.

Location

3003 Old Red Ranch Rd Dripping Springs, TX 78620

11 miles to Dripping Springs, 20 miles to Blanco and Johnson City, 25 miles to the Y in Oakhill, 40 miles to downtown Austin, and 40 miles to Austin Bergstrom International Airport

Land

This rectangular tract with over 70 of elevation change with the high ground on the east end and slopes downward to the west in a stair step fashion with several limestone outcrops. This allows for some impressive long-range views that the Hill Country is known for. Trees observed on the property include Live Oaks, Spanish Oaks, and Ashe Juniper. This place is home to Whitetail deer, Axis Deer, Rio Grande Turkey, as well as many songbirds. The tract is located at the end of Old Red Ranch Road which begins as a county maintained road in Henly, but turns into a private road as it traverses north.

Improvements & Utilities

The approximately 1800 sq. ft. home was built in 1987 and has a pier and beam foundation, metal roof, and wood siding. A person could remodel the home as a guest house and still build another home, there is plenty of room. The water well is functioning and has been maintained by a local service provider. The depth of the well is unknown currently but other wells in the area are in the 400 range. The home is on a septic system and power is supplied by Pedernales Electric.

Taxes

The Blanco County portion of the property is qualified for the Agricultural valuation however the Hays County portion (0.8 acres) is not qualified. Property taxes in 2024 were estimated at $1,400.00

Community

Dripping Springs is known as the gateway to the Hill Country and has exemplary rated schools as well as major retailers such as HEB and Home Depot.