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Market Overview for Creek Of Driftwood
There are 8 active listings in Creek Of Driftwood with a median list price of $1.2M and a median sold price of $1.3M.
Homes average 8 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 0 homes have sold, with 1 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $332.
About Creek Of Driftwood
Creek of Driftwood is a rural residential community located near Driftwood, Texas, within the 78619 zip code in Hays County. The neighborhood sits along Elder Hill Road south of RR 1826, approximately 22 miles southwest of downtown Austin. The area was developed beginning in the early 2000s and features large-lot single-family homes set along the terrain of the Texas Hill Country. Creek of Driftwood is positioned between Driftwood and Wimberley along the Onion Creek corridor, with rolling limestone hills, native juniper, and live oak trees defining the landscape. The community is unincorporated and falls outside any city limits.
Home prices in Creek of Driftwood typically range from $500,000 to $900,000. Properties include single-family homes of approximately 2,000 to 4,000 square feet on lots ranging from 1 to 5 acres. Most homes feature three to five bedrooms, three-car garages, and single-story Hill Country-style floor plans with stone and stucco exteriors. Construction includes limestone accents, metal roofing, and large covered porches consistent with the regional building style. Many lots feature natural landscaping with native grasses and minimal irrigation, reflecting the semi-rural character of the Driftwood area.
Dripping Springs ISD serves Creek of Driftwood. Students are typically zoned to Walnut Springs Elementary School, Dripping Springs Middle School, and Dripping Springs High School. Walnut Springs Elementary serves grades pre-K through 5. Dripping Springs Middle School enrolls students in grades 6 through 8. Dripping Springs High School serves grades 9 through 12 with approximately 1,800 students and offers Advanced Placement courses, dual-credit programs, and career and technical education pathways including agricultural science and welding. Dripping Springs ISD operates approximately 10 campuses serving around 7,500 students.
Commuters from Creek of Driftwood reach downtown Austin in approximately 30 to 40 minutes via RR 1826 to MoPac Expressway or via US 290 through Dripping Springs. The Dripping Springs commercial corridor along US 290, roughly 6 miles northwest, includes grocery stores, restaurants, and medical services. H-E-B in Dripping Springs is within a 15-minute drive. The Salt Lick BBQ, a well-known Central Texas barbecue restaurant, operates on FM 1826 about 3 miles north of the community. Driftwood lacks a centralized commercial district, with most services concentrated in Dripping Springs or along the SH 45/MoPac corridor closer to Austin.
Living in Creek Of Driftwood
Creek of Driftwood features homes on 1- to 5-acre lots with stone and stucco exteriors set among rolling limestone terrain and mature live oak and juniper trees. Roads within the community are primarily two-lane with limited curbing, maintaining the rural character of the Driftwood area. Many properties include rainwater collection systems, septic systems, and well water, as the area is outside municipal utility service. The community operates under deed restrictions rather than a traditional HOA structure. Property tax rates fall under Hays County and Dripping Springs ISD jurisdictions, with no city tax applied due to the unincorporated location.
The Driftwood area offers a mix of Hill Country recreation and small-business dining destinations. The Salt Lick BBQ on FM 1826, about 3 miles north, has operated since 1967 and draws visitors from across the region. Driftwood Estate Winery and Vista Brewing are both located within a short drive, part of the growing Hill Country wine and craft beer corridor along RR 1826 and FM 150. Onion Creek runs through the broader area, providing natural swimming and wading opportunities during seasonal flows. Dripping Springs, roughly 6 miles northwest, hosts a weekly farmers market and annual Founders Day festival each spring. Hamilton Pool Preserve, a Hays County natural area with a 50-foot waterfall and limestone grotto, is approximately 15 miles west.
Things to Do in Creek Of Driftwood
- The Salt Lick BBQ: Central Texas barbecue restaurant on FM 1826 about 3 miles north, operating since 1967 with open-pit cooking and BYOB policy.
- Hamilton Pool Preserve: Hays County natural area approximately 15 miles west featuring a 50-foot waterfall, limestone grotto, and swimming area. Reservations required.
- Driftwood Estate Winery: Hill Country winery on Elder Hill Road offering tastings, live music events, and vineyard views of the surrounding limestone terrain.
- Vista Brewing: Craft brewery and farm near Driftwood on Nutty Brown Road with a taproom, food truck, and outdoor seating on a 21-acre Hill Country property.
- Onion Creek Swimming: Seasonal swimming and wading along Onion Creek near Driftwood. Water levels vary with rainfall and the creek is accessible at several county road crossings.
Major Employers in Creek Of Driftwood
- Dripping Springs ISD (Education): Hays County school district employing over 1,000 staff across approximately 10 campuses in the Dripping Springs area.
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway (Healthcare): Full-service hospital in Lakeway employing over 500 staff, approximately 20 minutes north via RR 620.
- Tito's Handmade Vodka (Distilling): Craft spirits distillery headquartered in Austin with production facilities, approximately 20 minutes northeast along SH 45.
- Hays CISD / Hays County Government (Government/Education): Hays County government offices and school district operations in San Marcos and Kyle, approximately 20 miles southeast.
Creek Of Driftwood Schools
Creek Of Driftwood is served by Dripping Springs ISD. Students typically attend Sycamore Springs Elementary or Cypress Springs Elementary or Walnut Springs Elementary or Dripping Springs Elementary for elementary school, Sycamore Springs Middle School or Dripping Springs Middle for middle school, and Dripping Springs High School for high school.
School District: Dripping Springs ISD
Public Schools
- Cypress Springs Elementary
- Sycamore Springs Middle
- Dripping Springs High School
Pre-Schools
- Dripping Springs Montessori School - Montessori-method preschool in Dripping Springs serving ages 18 months through 6 years with mixed-age classrooms.
- Hill Country Christian School of Dripping Springs - Faith-based early learning center in Dripping Springs offering preschool programs for ages 2 through 5.
Private Schools
- Sycamore Springs Academy - Private school in the Dripping Springs area serving elementary through middle school grades with small class sizes.
- Hill Country Preparatory School - College-preparatory private school near Dripping Springs serving grades K through 8.
Higher Education
- Austin Community College - Hays Campus - Two-year college campus in Kyle offering associate degrees and workforce certificates, approximately 20 miles east.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are home prices in Creek of Driftwood
Homes in Creek of Driftwood typically range from $500,000 to $900,000. Properties include single-family homes of 2,000 to 4,000 square feet on lots ranging from 1 to 5 acres with Hill Country-style stone and stucco construction.
What school district is Creek of Driftwood in
Creek of Driftwood is served by Dripping Springs ISD. Students typically attend Walnut Springs Elementary, Dripping Springs Middle School, and Dripping Springs High School. The district enrolls approximately 7,500 students.
How far is Creek of Driftwood from downtown Austin
Creek of Driftwood is approximately 22 miles southwest of downtown Austin. The commute takes 30 to 40 minutes via RR 1826 to MoPac Expressway or US 290 through Dripping Springs.
What is the Driftwood area like
Driftwood is an unincorporated community in Hays County with a rural Hill Country character. The area features rolling limestone terrain, native oak and juniper trees, wineries, and craft breweries along RR 1826 and FM 150.
What restaurants are near Creek of Driftwood
The Salt Lick BBQ on FM 1826 is about 3 miles north and has operated since 1967. Driftwood Estate Winery and Vista Brewing both offer food and drinks within a short drive of the neighborhood.
Does Creek of Driftwood have city water and sewer
Most properties in Creek of Driftwood use well water and septic systems, as the area is outside municipal utility service. Some homes include rainwater collection systems as a supplemental water source.