Market Overview for Meadow Oaks
There are 0 active listings in Meadow Oaks and a median sold price of $643K.
Homes average 18 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 1 homes have sold, with 7 sales in the past 12 months.
About Meadow Oaks
Meadow Oaks is a residential neighborhood in Dripping Springs, Texas, located within the 78620 zip code in Hays County. The neighborhood sits along Meadow Oaks Drive off US 290 (also known locally as the Dripping Springs highway corridor), approximately 25 miles west of downtown Austin. Homes in Meadow Oaks were built beginning in the mid-1990s with continued development through the mid-2000s. The subdivision is located near Dripping Springs High School and the commercial development along US 290, with the surrounding Hill Country landscape providing the terrain typical of western Hays County communities.
Home prices in Meadow Oaks generally range from $400,000 to $700,000. Properties include single-family homes of approximately 1,700 to 2,800 square feet on lots averaging half an acre. Most homes feature three to five bedrooms, two-car garages, and single-story or two-story floor plans. Construction materials include limestone, brick, and fiber-cement siding, consistent with Hill Country residential construction of that era. The half-acre lot sizes allow for mature tree coverage and larger yards compared to newer master-planned communities in the area.
Meadow Oaks 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 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 and has a graduation rate above 97 percent. Dripping Springs ISD was one of seven districts in Texas recognized on the AP Honor Roll and has received TEA recognition for academic performance.
Commuters from Meadow Oaks reach downtown Austin in approximately 30 to 40 minutes via US 290 East. The US 290 corridor provides the primary east-west route connecting Dripping Springs to Oak Hill and central Austin. The intersection of US 290 and RR 12 serves as the commercial center of Dripping Springs, with grocery stores, restaurants, and services within a 5-minute drive. H-E-B on RR 12 is the nearest full-service grocery store. The Hill Country Galleria, an outdoor shopping center in Bee Cave approximately 10 miles east, provides additional retail and dining options.
Living in Meadow Oaks
Meadow Oaks features single-family homes on half-acre lots with mature live oak and cedar elm trees throughout the neighborhood. Streets follow a residential layout with limited through-traffic, and most homes have setbacks of 30 feet or more from the road. Construction dates from the mid-1990s through the mid-2000s, with limestone and brick exteriors, composition roofing, and two-car garages. Lot sizes allow for detached workshops, gardens, and large fenced yards. Property tax rates fall under Hays County and Dripping Springs ISD jurisdictions, with combined rates varying by specific location within the district.
Daily life in Meadow Oaks centers on the US 290 and RR 12 commercial corridors. H-E-B on RR 12 is within a 5-minute drive and includes a fuel station and pharmacy. Restaurants and local businesses line the Mercer Street area in downtown Dripping Springs, roughly 2 miles west. Dripping Springs Ranch Park, a 64-acre city park on Sportsplex Drive, offers sports fields, a swimming pool, walking trails, and a disc golf course. Hamilton Pool Preserve, a Travis County park featuring a natural grotto and swimming hole, is located approximately 15 miles west on Hamilton Pool Road. The Salt Lick BBQ on FM 1826, about 8 miles east, is a well-known Central Texas restaurant.
Things to Do in Meadow Oaks
- Dripping Springs Ranch Park: 64-acre city park on Sportsplex Drive with sports fields, swimming pool, walking trails, and an 18-hole disc golf course.
- Hamilton Pool Preserve: Travis County park approximately 15 miles west featuring a natural grotto, swimming hole, and hiking trail along Hamilton Creek. Reservations required.
- The Salt Lick BBQ: Central Texas barbecue restaurant on FM 1826 about 8 miles east, operating since 1967 with open-pit cooking and BYOB policy.
- Mercer Street Downtown Dripping Springs: Commercial district along Mercer Street roughly 2 miles west with local restaurants, shops, and a weekend farmers market.
- Reimers Ranch Park: Travis County park approximately 12 miles northwest with over 18 miles of trails for hiking and mountain biking along the Pedernales River.
Major Employers in Meadow Oaks
- Dripping Springs ISD (Education): Hays County school district operating multiple campuses in the Dripping Springs area, one of the largest local employers.
- Tito's Handmade Vodka (Beverage Manufacturing): Austin-based spirits company with production operations approximately 15 miles east on FM 1826.
- H-E-B (Grocery/Retail): Texas-based grocery chain with a full-service store on RR 12 in Dripping Springs serving as a local employment hub.
- St. David's HealthCare (Healthcare): Healthcare system with multiple facilities in the Austin metro area, including urgent care and physician offices along US 290, about 15 miles east.
Meadow Oaks Schools
Meadow Oaks is served by Dripping Springs ISD. Students typically attend Walnut Springs Elementary or 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
- Walnut Springs Elementary - Elementary school serving the Meadow Oaks area in Dripping Springs ISD.
- Dripping Springs Elementary - Elementary school serving the Meadow Oaks area in Dripping Springs ISD.
- Dripping Springs Middle - Middle school serving the Meadow Oaks area in Dripping Springs ISD.
- Dripping Springs High School - High school serving the Meadow Oaks area in Dripping Springs ISD.
Pre-Schools
- Primrose School of Dripping Springs - Accredited early education center on Sawyer Ranch Road serving infants through pre-K with Balanced Learning curriculum.
- The PREP School of Dripping Springs - Private childcare and preschool facility near Nutty Brown Road offering programs for ages 6 weeks through school age.
Private Schools
- Dripping Springs Christian Academy - Private school serving pre-K through 12 on US 290 in Dripping Springs with college-preparatory and faith-based instruction.
- Acton Academy Dripping Springs - Private school on Hays Country Acres Road serving grades 1-6 with a learner-driven educational model.
Higher Education
- Austin Community College - Hays Campus - Two-year college campus in Kyle offering associate degrees, workforce certificates, and dual-credit courses, approximately 20 miles southeast.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are home prices in Meadow Oaks Dripping Springs
Homes in Meadow Oaks typically range from $400,000 to $700,000. Properties include single-family homes of 1,700 to 2,800 square feet on half-acre lots, built from the mid-1990s through the mid-2000s.
What school district is Meadow Oaks in
Meadow Oaks is served by Dripping Springs ISD. Students typically attend Walnut Springs Elementary, Dripping Springs Middle School, and Dripping Springs High School. The district has a graduation rate above 97 percent and has received AP Honor Roll recognition.
How far is Meadow Oaks from downtown Austin
Meadow Oaks is approximately 25 miles west of downtown Austin. Commute times average 30 to 40 minutes via US 290 East, depending on traffic conditions through Oak Hill.
What is the lot size in Meadow Oaks Dripping Springs
Lots in Meadow Oaks average approximately half an acre. The larger lot sizes provide space for mature trees, detached workshops, and fenced yards, distinguishing the neighborhood from newer master-planned communities in the area.
What grocery stores are near Meadow Oaks Dripping Springs
H-E-B on RR 12 is within a 5-minute drive and includes a fuel station and pharmacy. The Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave, approximately 10 miles east, provides additional retail and grocery options.
What parks are near Meadow Oaks Dripping Springs
Dripping Springs Ranch Park is a 64-acre city park with sports fields, a pool, and trails. Hamilton Pool Preserve is approximately 15 miles west with a natural grotto and swimming hole. Reimers Ranch Park is about 12 miles northwest with over 18 miles of hiking trails.