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Market Overview for Cedar Springs Ranch
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About Cedar Springs Ranch
Cedar Springs Ranch is a rural residential community in an unincorporated area of Hays County, Texas, within the 78620 zip code near Dripping Springs. The neighborhood is located along Ranch Road 12 and Hays Country Acres Road, roughly 25 miles southwest of downtown Austin. The terrain features rolling Hill Country landscape with live oak, cedar elm, and Ashe juniper cover on limestone-based soils. Onion Creek and its tributaries flow through portions of the surrounding area, and the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone underlies much of the community.
Homes in Cedar Springs Ranch are primarily custom-built single-family residences on lots ranging from 1 to 5 acres. Resale prices generally range from $550,000 to $1,200,000 depending on acreage, home size, and improvements. Floor plans typically range from 2,000 to 4,500 square feet with three- to five-bedroom configurations. Construction styles include Texas Hill Country limestone, stucco, metal-roof structures, and timber-frame designs. Many properties include outbuildings such as workshops, barns, or guest quarters suited to the larger lot sizes.
Cedar Springs Ranch is served by Dripping Springs Independent School District. Students in the area are typically zoned to Walnut Springs Elementary School, Dripping Springs Middle School, and Dripping Springs High School. Walnut Springs Elementary enrolls approximately 600 students in grades pre-K through 5. Dripping Springs Middle School serves grades 6 through 8 with roughly 900 students. Dripping Springs High School enrolls approximately 1,800 students in grades 9 through 12 and offers over 20 AP courses, dual-credit programs, and strong athletics and FFA (Future Farmers of America) programs.
Commuters from Cedar Springs Ranch reach downtown Austin in approximately 30 to 45 minutes via US 290 east to MoPac Expressway or via Ranch Road 12 to Highway 71. The Dripping Springs town center along US 290, roughly 3 miles north, provides H-E-B, hardware stores, restaurants, and local shops. The Belterra Village shopping center is approximately 10 miles east with additional retail and dining. The Hill Country wine region along US 290 between Dripping Springs and Johnson City includes over 30 tasting rooms and vineyards within a 15-mile radius.
Living in Cedar Springs Ranch
Cedar Springs Ranch has a rural Hill Country character with homes set well back from the road on fenced acreage lots. Properties feature native vegetation, limestone outcroppings, and seasonal creek beds. Most homes use well water and septic systems, and some have rainwater harvesting systems for supplemental water supply. The area has no street lights, maintaining dark-sky conditions. Property tax rates fall under Hays County and Dripping Springs ISD jurisdictions, with combined rates near $1.75 per $100 of assessed valuation. The community does not have an HOA, allowing owners latitude in land use including livestock, gardens, and accessory structures.
Daily errands are primarily handled in Dripping Springs, roughly 3 miles north on US 290. H-E-B is the primary grocery store, and the Dripping Springs town center includes feed stores, hardware suppliers, and local restaurants such as Rolling in Thyme & Dough Bakery and Creek Road Cafe. Dripping Springs Ranch Park, approximately 3 miles north, offers a 4-mile trail network, sports fields, and a swimming pool on 65 acres. Reimers Ranch Park, operated by Travis County roughly 8 miles northeast, provides 2,400 acres of mountain biking, rock climbing, and river access along the Pedernales River. Hamilton Pool Preserve is approximately 10 miles west.
Things to Do in Cedar Springs Ranch
- Dripping Springs Ranch Park: 65-acre city park roughly 3 miles north with a 4-mile trail network, sports fields, a swimming pool, and picnic pavilions.
- Reimers Ranch Park: 2,400-acre Travis County park approximately 8 miles northeast on the Pedernales River with mountain biking, rock climbing, and river swimming.
- Hamilton Pool Preserve: Travis County park roughly 10 miles west featuring a collapsed grotto and natural swimming hole. Reservations required during summer months.
- Dripping Springs Wine Trail: Over 30 wineries and tasting rooms along US 290 within a 15-mile radius, including Hawk's Shadow Winery and Duchman Family Winery.
- Deep Eddy Vodka Distillery: Craft distillery on Fitzhugh Road roughly 5 miles east offering guided tours, tastings, and a cocktail lounge on a Hill Country property.
Major Employers in Cedar Springs Ranch
- Dripping Springs ISD (Education): School district operating multiple campuses in the Dripping Springs area, employing over 1,000 staff district-wide.
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway (Healthcare): Hospital in Lakeway roughly 15 miles north employing over 500 staff and providing emergency and surgical services.
- Tito's Handmade Vodka (Distilling): Vodka distillery with production facilities in southeast Austin employing over 500 workers, approximately 25 miles east.
- Deep Eddy Vodka (Distilling): Craft spirits producer with a distillery and tasting room in Dripping Springs on Fitzhugh Road, roughly 5 miles east.
Cedar Springs Ranch Schools
Cedar Springs Ranch is served by Dripping Springs ISD. Students typically attend Dripping Springs Elementary for elementary school, Dripping Springs Middle for middle school, and Dripping Springs High School for high school.
School District: Dripping Springs ISD
Public Schools
- Dripping Springs Elementary - Elementary school serving the Cedar Springs Ranch area in Dripping Springs ISD.
- Dripping Springs Middle - Middle school serving the Cedar Springs Ranch area in Dripping Springs ISD.
- Dripping Springs High School - High school serving the Cedar Springs Ranch area in Dripping Springs ISD.
Pre-Schools
- Dripping Springs Montessori School - Montessori-method preschool in Dripping Springs serving ages 3 through 6 with individualized learning programs.
- Hill Country Christian School of Dripping Springs - Faith-based early education center offering preschool and pre-K programs near US 290 in Dripping Springs.
Private Schools
- Veritas Academy - Classical Christian school near Dripping Springs serving grades K-12 with a liberal arts and Great Books curriculum.
Higher Education
- Austin Community College - Hays Campus - Two-year college campus in Kyle approximately 15 miles east, offering associate degrees, workforce certificates, and transfer programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are home prices in Cedar Springs Ranch
Homes in Cedar Springs Ranch typically range from $550,000 to $1,200,000. Properties are custom-built residences of 2,000 to 4,500 square feet on 1- to 5-acre lots with Hill Country limestone, stucco, and timber construction.
What school district is Cedar Springs Ranch in
Cedar Springs Ranch is served by Dripping Springs ISD. Students typically attend Walnut Springs Elementary, Dripping Springs Middle School, and Dripping Springs High School. Dripping Springs High enrolls approximately 1,800 students and offers 20+ AP courses.
How far is Cedar Springs Ranch from downtown Austin
Cedar Springs Ranch is approximately 25 miles southwest of downtown Austin. The commute takes 30 to 45 minutes via US 290 east to MoPac Expressway depending on traffic conditions.
Does Cedar Springs Ranch have an HOA
Cedar Springs Ranch does not have a homeowners association. Property owners have latitude in land use, including livestock, gardens, workshops, and accessory structures, subject to Hays County regulations.
What is the water source in Cedar Springs Ranch
Most homes in Cedar Springs Ranch use private wells and septic systems. Some properties have rainwater harvesting systems for supplemental supply. The area sits over the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone.
What wineries are near Cedar Springs Ranch
Over 30 wineries and tasting rooms operate along US 290 within a 15-mile radius. Hawk's Shadow Winery and Duchman Family Winery are among the closest. The Dripping Springs area has become a center for Hill Country wine production.