About Riverledge Estate
Riverledge Estate is a residential neighborhood located in Wimberley, Texas, within the 78676 zip code in Hays County. The community sits along the Blanco River corridor southwest of the Wimberley town square, roughly 40 miles southwest of downtown Austin. Ranch Road 12 serves as the primary north-south route connecting the neighborhood to Wimberley and San Marcos, while FM 3237 (Devil's Backbone) provides access to the west. The terrain features limestone bluffs, mature cypress trees along the riverbanks, and native Hill Country grasslands.
Homes in Riverledge Estate are primarily custom-built single-family residences on lots ranging from 1 to 5 acres. Resale prices generally range from $500,000 to $1,200,000 depending on acreage, river frontage, and home size. 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 with metal roofing, and timber-frame designs. Several properties include detached workshops, guest casitas, and horse-ready fencing suited to the acreage lots.
Riverledge Estate is served by Wimberley Independent School District. Students in the area are typically zoned to Danforth Junior High School for grades 7 and 8 and Wimberley High School for grades 9 through 12. Wimberley High School enrolls approximately 700 students and offers career and technical education pathways including agricultural science and digital media. Scudder Primary School serves kindergarten through second grade, and Jacobs Well Elementary handles grades 3 through 6, together enrolling roughly 1,200 students across the district's elementary campuses.
Commuters from Riverledge Estate reach downtown Austin in approximately 50 to 60 minutes via Ranch Road 12 to I-35 North. San Marcos is roughly 20 miles southeast, and Texas State University and its associated employment centers are accessible within a 30-minute drive. The Wimberley town square, about 3 miles northeast, provides local dining, galleries, and a weekend farmers market. Grocery shopping is available at the Brookshire Brothers and H-E-B locations in Wimberley and San Marcos respectively.
Living in Riverledge Estate
Riverledge Estate sits within the Blanco River watershed, an area governed by Hays County development regulations and Edwards Aquifer protection rules. Properties rely on well water and septic systems, and impervious cover limits apply to parcels within the aquifer recharge zone. Property tax rates fall under Hays County and Wimberley ISD jurisdictions, with a combined rate near $1.70 per $100 of assessed valuation. The neighborhood lacks municipal water and sewer service, consistent with the rural character of greater Wimberley.
Daily life centers on the Wimberley town square and the surrounding Hill Country landscape. Blue Hole Regional Park, a 126-acre Hays County park along Cypress Creek, is roughly 4 miles northeast and offers swimming, hiking trails, and a disc golf course. The Wimberley Farmers Market operates Saturdays from April through November in the town square. Cypress Creek runs through portions of the Wimberley Valley, providing additional swimming and kayaking access. Restaurants along Ranch Road 12 include the Leaning Pear and Community Pizza, each within a 10-minute drive. Jacob's Well Natural Area, a 5-acre preserve managed by Hays County, features a perennial spring and is located approximately 5 miles north.