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About Oaks At Gatlin Creek
The Oaks at Gatlin Creek is a residential subdivision in an unincorporated area of the Austin metro, located in Hays County southwest of Dripping Springs. The community is accessed via Gatlin Creek Road off FM 150, placing it in the Hill Country terrain west of Austin. The surrounding landscape features Edwards Plateau geology with limestone bedrock, native live oak and Ashe juniper woodland, and intermittent creek drainage along Gatlin Creek.
Homes in The Oaks at Gatlin Creek are custom and semi-custom single-family properties on lots ranging from 1 to 3 acres. Construction reflects Hill Country building conventions with stone and stucco exteriors, standing-seam metal roofing, and covered outdoor living spaces. Floor plans typically range from 1,800 to 3,200 square feet with three to four bedrooms. Resale prices generally fall between $450,000 and $750,000 depending on lot size, home age, and finish level.
The Oaks at Gatlin Creek is served by Dripping Springs Independent School District. Students are typically zoned to Walnut Springs Elementary School, Dripping Springs Middle School, and Dripping Springs High School. Dripping Springs ISD serves 8,808 students (2025-26) across 9 campuses and earned a "B" overall TEA accountability rating for 2024-25 (89 of 100). Dripping Springs High School enrolls roughly 2,564 students and provides AP courses, dual-credit programs through Austin Community College, and CTE pathways including agricultural science and health professions.
The community is approximately 30 miles southwest of downtown Austin, with commute times of 35 to 45 minutes via US 290 East through Oak Hill. Dripping Springs town center is roughly 5 to 8 miles northeast along FM 150 and US 290, offering grocery stores, restaurants, and professional services. FM 150 connects south to Wimberley, about 15 miles away, while US 290 West leads to Johnson City and the Pedernales Valley roughly 25 miles to the northwest.
Living in Oaks At Gatlin Creek
The Oaks at Gatlin Creek attracts residents seeking acreage homesites in a Hill Country setting within commuting distance of Austin. Median household incomes in the surrounding Hays County census tracts range from $90,000 to $130,000. The community has a low-density layout with no internal commercial development, and properties are large enough to accommodate detached structures such as workshops, barns, and secondary storage buildings. Deed restrictions help maintain the rural residential character and building standards.
Daily errands route through Dripping Springs, where H-E-B on US 290 is the primary grocery store, roughly 5 to 8 miles northeast. The Dripping Springs dining scene along US 290 includes Pieous for wood-fired pizza, Rolling in Thyme & Dough for baked goods, and Mazama Coffee for morning stops. Dripping Springs Ranch Park provides sports fields, a disc golf course, and a community pool about 6 miles northeast. The Hill Country corridor west of Dripping Springs is home to craft beverage producers including Treaty Oak Distilling and Deep Eddy Vodka. Hamilton Pool Preserve, with its limestone grotto and 50-foot waterfall, is approximately 10 miles west and operates on a reservation system for swimming access during summer.
Things to Do in Oaks At Gatlin Creek
- Hamilton Pool Preserve: Travis County park with a 50-foot waterfall and limestone grotto swimming area. Reservations required during peak months. Located approximately 10 miles west of The Oaks at Gatlin Creek.
- Reimers Ranch Park: Travis County park spanning over 2,400 acres with rock climbing walls, mountain biking trails, hiking paths, and Pedernales River access. Roughly 8 miles north.
- Dripping Springs Ranch Park: Community sports complex offering baseball fields, a disc golf course, skate park, and swimming pool. About 6 miles northeast on US 290.
- Jester King Brewery: Farmhouse brewery on Fitzhugh Road producing barrel-aged and wild-fermented beers on a 165-acre property with a pizza kitchen and outdoor seating.
- Pedernales Falls State Park: 5,200-acre state park approximately 20 miles west with river swimming, 20 miles of trails, and camping. Known for its stepped limestone river falls.
Major Employers in Oaks At Gatlin Creek
- Dripping Springs ISD (Education): School district employing over 1,000 staff across multiple campuses serving the greater Dripping Springs area.
- Treaty Oak Distilling (Beverage Manufacturing): Craft distillery on US 290 west of Dripping Springs with a restaurant, tasting room, and event venue.
- Deep Eddy Vodka (Beverage Manufacturing): Vodka distillery headquartered in Dripping Springs with production, tasting, and retail operations on US 290.
- Baylor Scott & White - Dripping Springs (Healthcare): Outpatient medical clinic on US 290 providing primary care, imaging, and specialty services to the community.
Oaks At Gatlin Creek Schools
The Oaks at Gatlin Creek is served by Dripping Springs ISD, with students zoned to Walnut Springs Elementary, Dripping Springs Middle, and Dripping Springs High School.
School District: Dripping Springs ISD
Public Schools
Pre-Schools
- Creative World School Dripping Springs - Early education center on US 290 in Dripping Springs serving infants through pre-K.
- Dripping Springs Montessori School - Montessori-based preschool program for ages 3 through 6 in Dripping Springs.
Private Schools
- Summit Christian Academy - Private school near Dripping Springs offering faith-based instruction for elementary and middle school grades.
Higher Education
- Austin Community College - Hays Campus - Community college campus in Kyle offering two-year degrees and workforce certifications, approximately 25 miles southeast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Oaks at Gatlin Creek?
The Oaks at Gatlin Creek is in an unincorporated area of Hays County southwest of Dripping Springs, approximately 30 miles from downtown Austin. The community is accessed via Gatlin Creek Road off FM 150.
What do homes cost in The Oaks at Gatlin Creek?
Home prices in The Oaks at Gatlin Creek generally range from $450,000 to $750,000. Properties are custom-built on 1- to 3-acre lots with Hill Country-style construction and floor plans from 1,800 to 3,200 square feet.
What school district is The Oaks at Gatlin Creek in?
The Oaks at Gatlin Creek is served by Dripping Springs ISD. Students are typically zoned to Walnut Springs Elementary, Dripping Springs Middle School, and Dripping Springs High School.
How far is The Oaks at Gatlin Creek from Austin?
The Oaks at Gatlin Creek is approximately 30 miles southwest of downtown Austin. The commute takes 35 to 45 minutes via FM 150 to US 290 East through the Oak Hill area.
What is the lot size at The Oaks at Gatlin Creek?
Lots in The Oaks at Gatlin Creek range from approximately 1 to 3 acres. The subdivision maintains a rural residential character with space for workshops, barns, and outdoor structures on most properties.
What is there to do near The Oaks at Gatlin Creek?
Hamilton Pool Preserve is about 10 miles west, and Reimers Ranch Park with 2,400 acres of trails is roughly 8 miles north. Jester King Brewery and Treaty Oak Distilling offer tastings and dining within a short drive along US 290.