Often referred to as “The Gateway to the Hill Country,” Dripping Springs is a fast-growing community situated approximately 25 miles west of Austin. With its mix of urban and rural living, Dripping Springs is home to a variety of cultural, natural and artistic offerings. Whether it’s indulging in afternoon high tea at Tillie’s, exploring the natural wonders at Westcave or taking in a live music act at one of the city’s many entertainment venues, Dripping Springs residents are an active group. With Highway 290 running through the middle of town, Austin is just a quick trip away for commuters, students or those who want to visit the state capital. “I like to tell people that one of the great things about Dripping Springs is that you can turn left and be in Austin in half an hour or turn right and be in the country in half an hour,” says Realtor and Dripping Springs resident Betsy Smith. The Ally Medical Emergency Room is also located on 290, and the Austin-Bergrstrom International Airport is about 30 miles away. Because of its rural nature, Dripping Springs is a heavily car-dependent area, as there is no rapid transit system in the area. Walkability depends on the specific area of town, as sidewalks are not prevalent throughout the entire area.
Old meets new for more
There is a wide range of housing options in Dripping Springs, with homes ranging from cozy manufactured homes to new construction to sprawling houses on multi-acre lots. Some areas are heavily-wooded with houses separated by huge tracts of land, while others feature only newly-planted saplings in front of new construction homes. The median price of real estate in Dripping Springs is $850,000, and buyers should be prepared to pay an average of $344 per square foot. A typical three-bedroom, two-bathroom manufactured home can sell for $315,000, and prices can go up to $3.5 million for an expansive four-bedroom, four-bathroom ranch-style home on more than 50 acres.
Many neighborhoods share boundaries with other amenities like golf courses.
Plum Creek offers a mix of home styles and sizes.
Gracious setbacks are common in Harrison Hills.
Harrison Hills homes have larger lots set back from the roadway.
Harrison Hills homes will sometimes have mature trees untouched by the community development.
The Harrison Hills community offers large homes in a rural setting.
Single-level homes in Plum Creek have large square footage on ample lots.
Harrison Hills are typically large single-level homes on gracious lots.
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A-plus schools with 20 varsity sports
Dripping Springs is districted to the Dripping Springs Independent School District, which receives an overall rating of A-plus from Niche. Students in the area can attend Sycamore Springs Elementary, Dripping Springs Middle and Dripping Springs High School. Sycamore Springs earns an A-plus rating from Niche, Dripping Springs Middle earns an A and Dripping Springs High School earns an A-plus. Students at Dripping Springs High School can choose to participate in over 60 school-sponsored clubs, and they have the opportunity to play 20 different varsity-level sports. Alternatively, parents can avail themselves of several Austin-area private schools, including St. Stephen’s Episcopal School, rated the best private school in the Austin area by Niche.
Dripping Springs High School Tiger Stadium hosts various sports events.
Dripping Springs High School is in the top 100 high schools in Texas.
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Classic American dining and malls
With HEB in the neighborhood, a trip to the grocery store doesn’t require too much travel for Dripping Springs residents. Tractor Supply on the western edge of the neighborhood has most household necessities, but when residents need to go to Walmart or a similar store, that requires a trip to Austin. When residents need a little retail therapy, a variety of local retailers have shops along historic Mercer Street; for more mall-style shopping, Austin is down the highway. For dining out, locals love the Homespun Kitchen and Bar, which serves classic American fare in a casual, family-friendly environment.
Many Texas restaurants and bars are outdoor establishments.
You can find many of your favorite restaurants and stores in the Kyle Shopping Center.
Reviving old buildings and retrofitting them into new eateries helps provide Dripping Springs' antique charm.
Large shopping areas are along the Interstate 35 corridor of Hays County.
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Lead a horse to Dripping Springs
In the northern section of the neighborhood is Dripping Springs Ranch Park, a 130-acre space devoted to community engagement. Visitors have access to a playground, a fishing pond and over 6 miles of trails that wind throughout the park. The park is also home to an equestrian center and a wildlife preserve, both of which are open to the public. When the weather outside isn’t conducive to being outside, the Pound House Farmstead Museum offers visitors a chance to experience the historic past of Dripping Springs in this veritable time capsule, which includes a chance to view the roses that Sarah Pound brought with her as cuttings from a bush she had grown in Mississippi prior to moving to Dripping Springs with her husband in 1853.
Old Baldy Park takes you up 218 rock steps to 360-degree views of the Wimberley valley.
Larger city parks have splash pads for the kids to cool off and play.
Founders Memorial Park has a playground for local youths.
Hays County is an outdoor paradise where fishing is a common sight.
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