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Market Overview for Sawyer Ranch

There are 0 active listings in Sawyer Ranch and a median sold price of $719K.

Homes average 27 days on market.

Over the past 30 days, 0 homes have sold, with 5 sales in the past 12 months.

About Sawyer Ranch

Sawyer Ranch is a master-planned residential community located in the Dripping Springs area of Hays County, Texas, within the 78620 zip code. The neighborhood sits along RR 12 (Fitzhugh Road corridor) approximately 25 miles southwest of downtown Austin and about 4 miles south of the Dripping Springs town center. The community was developed beginning in the 2010s by Taylor Morrison and includes single-family homes arranged along winding streets with Hill Country terrain, native landscaping, and preserved open spaces. Sawyer Ranch encompasses approximately 800 acres with multiple residential sections connected by internal trails and community amenities.

Home prices in Sawyer Ranch typically range from $450,000 to $750,000 depending on lot size, floor plan, and Hill Country views. Properties include single-family homes of approximately 1,800 to 3,500 square feet on lots ranging from 7,000 square feet in garden-home sections to over half an acre in estate sections. Most homes feature three to five bedrooms, two- to three-car garages, and single-story or two-story floor plans with covered outdoor living areas. Construction materials include limestone, stucco, and HardiePlank exteriors consistent with Hill Country architectural standards. The community includes a pool, fitness center, splash pad, and miles of internal walking trails.

Dripping Springs ISD serves Sawyer Ranch. 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 with approximately 941 students. Dripping Springs Middle School enrolls roughly 917 students in grades 6 through 8. Dripping Springs High School serves grades 9 through 12 with approximately 2,564 students and offers Advanced Placement courses, dual-credit programs, and career and technical education pathways including agricultural science and engineering. Dripping Springs ISD operates 9 campuses serving 8,808 students (2025-26).

Commuters from Sawyer Ranch reach downtown Austin in approximately 30 to 45 minutes via US 290 East or RR 12 to SH 71. US 290 provides the primary highway corridor east toward Austin, passing through the Dripping Springs commercial district and Oak Hill area. The Dripping Springs town center, approximately 4 miles north on RR 12, includes H-E-B grocery, restaurants, and local businesses along Mercer Street. Belterra Village, a retail center about 8 miles east on US 290, provides additional shopping and dining. The Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave, roughly 15 miles northeast, offers department stores, restaurants, and entertainment options.

Living in Sawyer Ranch

Sawyer Ranch features single-family homes with limestone and stucco exteriors set along winding streets that follow the natural terrain of the Hays County Hill Country. Lots range from compact garden-home sites of around 7,000 square feet to estate lots exceeding half an acre with mature oak and juniper trees. The community amenity center includes a resort-style pool, fitness room, splash pad, covered pavilions, and playgrounds. Over 8 miles of internal trails connect residential sections through preserved open spaces and greenbelt areas. An HOA manages common areas, trail maintenance, landscaping, and amenity operations. Property tax rates fall under Hays County and Dripping Springs ISD jurisdictions, with combined rates near $1.75 per $100 of assessed valuation.

The Dripping Springs town center, approximately 4 miles north on RR 12, serves as the primary commercial hub. H-E-B grocery, local restaurants, coffee shops, and service providers line Mercer Street and US 290. The Dripping Springs area is known for its concentration of craft breweries, distilleries, and wineries along RR 12 and US 290, including Deep Eddy Vodka and Treaty Oak Distilling. Hamilton Pool Preserve, a Travis County park with a 50-foot waterfall and jade-green swimming hole, is located roughly 10 miles west (reservations required). Pedernales Falls State Park, a 5,212-acre park with swimming, hiking, and camping, sits approximately 20 miles northwest along the Pedernales River.

Things to Do in Sawyer Ranch

• Hamilton Pool Preserve: Travis County park roughly 10 miles west featuring a 50-foot waterfall, jade-green swimming hole, and hiking trail. Reservations required for entry.
• Pedernales Falls State Park: 5,212-acre state park approximately 20 miles northwest with swimming, hiking trails, equestrian trails, and camping along the Pedernales River.
• Dripping Springs Craft Breweries and Distilleries: Multiple craft beverage producers along RR 12 and US 290, including Deep Eddy Vodka, Treaty Oak Distilling, and Twisted X Brewing.
• Sawyer Ranch Community Trails: Over 8 miles of internal trails connecting residential sections through preserved Hill Country greenbelt and open spaces.
• Mercer Street District: Downtown Dripping Springs corridor along Mercer Street with local restaurants, shops, and the Dripping Springs Farmers Market on select Saturdays.

Major Employers in Sawyer Ranch

• Dripping Springs ISD (Education): Hays County school district employing approximately 1,200 staff across 9 campuses in the Dripping Springs area.
• Treaty Oak Distilling (Spirits/Manufacturing): Craft distillery on US 290 producing bourbon, gin, and rum, with a restaurant and event space on a 28-acre campus.
• Tito's Vodka (Fifth Generation Inc.) (Spirits/Manufacturing): Vodka distillery headquartered in Austin with production facility approximately 20 miles east, employing over 100 workers.
• Seton Medical Center Hays (Healthcare): 86-bed hospital in Kyle approximately 15 miles southeast providing emergency, surgical, and primary care services.

Sawyer Ranch Schools

Sawyer Ranch is served by Dripping Springs ISD. Students typically attend Sycamore Springs Elementary or Walnut Springs Elementary or Cypress 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

Pre-Schools

• Dripping Springs Montessori School - Montessori preschool in Dripping Springs offering programs for ages 2 through 6 with hands-on learning approach.
• Creative Kids Learning Center - Licensed childcare and preschool center in the Dripping Springs area serving infants through pre-K.

Private Schools

• The Cottage School - Private elementary school in the Dripping Springs area offering small class sizes and individualized instruction.
• Hill Country Christian School of Austin - Private school in the Austin Hill Country area serving pre-K through 12 with college-preparatory curriculum.

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