About The Woods
Woods is a residential neighborhood located in Dripping Springs, Texas, within the 78620 zip code in Hays County. The subdivision sits along RR 12 (Fitzhugh Road corridor), approximately 25 miles southwest of downtown Austin. Dripping Springs is situated along US 290, which serves as the primary east-west thoroughfare connecting the community to Oak Hill and central Austin. The terrain features rolling Hill Country topography with limestone soils, native juniper and oak woodland, and seasonal creek drainages.
Homes in Woods are predominantly single-family residences built during the 2000s and 2010s on lots ranging from one-quarter acre to 1 acre. Resale prices generally range from $450,000 to $750,000 depending on lot size, home size, and finishes. Typical floor plans run from 1,800 to 3,200 square feet with three- to five-bedroom configurations. Construction styles include Hill Country stone, stucco, and hardy plank exteriors with metal or composition roofing. Many properties feature covered porches, native landscaping, and views of the surrounding hills.
Woods is served by Dripping Springs Independent School District. Students in the neighborhood typically attend Walnut Springs Elementary School, Dripping Springs Middle School, and Dripping Springs High School. Walnut Springs Elementary enrolls approximately 650 students in grades pre-K through 5. Dripping Springs Middle School serves grades 6 through 8 with roughly 800 students. Dripping Springs High School enrolls approximately 1,600 students in grades 9 through 12 and has earned TEA distinction designations in multiple academic and post-secondary readiness categories.
Commuters from Woods reach downtown Austin in approximately 30 to 40 minutes via US 290 East through Oak Hill. The Dripping Springs town center along US 290 and Mercer Street provides local shops, restaurants, and services within a 5-minute drive. The Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave, roughly 15 miles east, offers additional retail and dining. Dripping Springs has no public transit service, and personal vehicles are the primary mode of transportation for residents.
Living in The Woods
Woods offers a Hill Country setting with tree-covered lots, low-density development, and a semi-rural pace within the Dripping Springs community. The subdivision includes internal walking paths and green space easements between homesites. Dripping Springs operates under the Hays County tax jurisdiction, and the area's growth has prompted infrastructure improvements along US 290 including road widening and intersection upgrades. Water service in the area is provided by Dripping Springs Water Supply Corporation or private wells depending on the specific section.
Daily errands center on the Dripping Springs commercial corridor along US 290. H-E-B on US 290 is roughly 3 miles east, and local businesses line Mercer Street in the historic downtown area. Dripping Springs Ranch Park, a 46-acre Hays County park about 2 miles north, includes athletic fields, a covered pavilion, and a 1-mile walking trail. Hamilton Pool Preserve is approximately 15 miles west along Hamilton Pool Road, featuring a natural grotto and swimming area managed by Travis County Parks. Mercer Street Dance Hall, one of the area's live music venues, hosts regular performances in the tradition of Texas dance halls. Jester King Brewery, located on Fitzhugh Road roughly 10 miles east, operates a 165-acre farmstead with weekend tasting hours and a kitchen.