Gated 12 to 18 acre homesites west of Austin with paved roads, wildlife exemption, and long Hill Country sightlines.
RanchesAt Dripping Springs is a gated community of 26 private ranchettes ranging from 12 to 18 acres across 389 acres, with paved roads, wildlife exemption, and hilltops reaching 1,600 feet.
Homesites are hand-cleared to preserve the native landscape and the views, and the property includes ponds, grottos, and seasonal creeks.
The community is at 3300 Farm to Market 165 in Dripping Springs, minutes from downtown Dripping Springs dining and everyday essentials, with Austin about 45 minutes away.
FM 165 puts you west of town, out past most of the master-planned neighborhoods. That is the appeal. It also means your grocery run is a real drive and your internet options are worth confirming before you close.
Wildlife exemption is a form of open-space valuation that can meaningfully change what you pay in property taxes on a twelve- to eighteen-acre tract. It also requires you to keep up qualifying activities year after year, and the details are handled at the county appraisal district level.
Every buyer I take out here asks about it, and almost nobody has been told the whole picture. I will make sure you understand the requirements and the actual numbers before you commit, not after.
Infrastructure: Gated entry and paved roads throughout.
Natural features: Ponds, grottos, and seasonal creeks across the property.
Best fit: Buyers who want a large view tract and a custom build, closer in than Wimberley.
New to Hill Country acreage? Wells, septic, and taxes are covered in Is Dripping Springs Worth Moving To?
With 26 homesites total, the good ones are not on the market long. I can pull current availability, set up a private tour, and help you figure out which lot actually builds well for the house you have in mind.
Kent Broom | Dripping Springs Realtor | Magnolia Realty Austin | Hill Country (214) 995-6397 | Email
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