Driftwood

Driftwood is a quiet, unincorporated community in Hays County just 25 miles southwest of Downtown Austin and 7 miles south of Dripping Springs. First developed in the mid 1800s, Driftwood has never been a huge city, but does have its own post office and zip code. Over the years the area has grown and shrank in population and grew to 1,585 at the time of the 2000 census. However, in the last 8 years, the area has grown considerably with new neighborhoods and developments. Residents are attracted to Driftwood because of its small town feel and Exemplary Dripping Springs ISD schools. Scroll Down to Read More about Driftwood.

Driftwood Neighborhoods Map

Driftwood is located in unincorporated Hays County off FM 967. Just 25 miles from Downtown Austin, 7 miles from Dripping Springs, 15 miles from Buda and 15 miles from Kyle, Driftwood is a convenient location for someone looking for a Texas Hill Country retreat not too far from the city. Driftwood is marked with a push pin on the map below. Some of Driftwood’s neighborhoods are also shaded. The map is interactive, so use it to explore the area.

Driftwood Homes

The majority of the homes in Driftwood were built after 2000. You’ll find a few here and there that were built in the 1960s and 1970s, but with the larger neighborhoods that came to Driftwood after 2000, you’ll find more newer homes in Driftwood. In 2010, homes sold ranged in size from 1,344 – 6,109 sq ft with 2-5 bedrooms, 2-5 bathrooms and 2-8 car garages. Most of the homes in Driftwood sit on 1-5 acre lots, with some lots as large as 25 acres.

Driftwood Builders

Over the last several years, we’ve seen both the big builders and the custom builders in Driftwood. The following is a list of the builders that built homes that sold in 2010.

• AJ Custom Homes
• Arcadian Custom Homes
• Dimension
• Driftwood Builders
• Lennar
• McClintock
• Mercedes
• Monreal Custom Homes

With the building in Rim Rock and La Ventana, you’ll find a lot more Lennar and Mercedes homes, both of whom build in Driftwood’s Rim Rock neighborhood.

Driftwood 2010 Market Stats

There were 53 single family homes that sold in Driftwood in 2010. The average home in Driftwood was 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,261 sq ft, an average price of $412,018 and an average price per square foot of $126.89. It took, on average, 127 days to sell a home in Driftwood and sellers received, on average, 90.84% of their original list prices.

Driftwood Neighborhoods

A lot of Driftwood is open land with no real neighborhood distinctions. But, with Rim Rock, La Ventana, Creek of Driftwood and other neighborhoods springing up, we would anticipate this changing over the next several years. The following is a list of some of Driftwood’s neighborhoods as well as the “average” home profile. Use the links to view each neighborhood’s neighborhood guide and search homes for sale in that neighborhood.

	Creek of Driftwood – 4 bed, 2-3 baths, 2,700-3,700 sqft, From the High $300,000′s		Heatherwood – 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,400 sqft, $75/sqft, $175,000		Howard Ranch – 4 bed, 3 bath, 3,125 sqft, $135/sqft, $425,000
	La Ventana – 4 bed, 3 bath, 4,500 sqft, High $300,000′s		Lanier Ranch – 3 bed, 2 bath, 2,600 sqft, $125/sqft, $325,000		Onion Creek Ranch – 4 bed, 3 bath, 3,100 sqft, $150/sqft, $500,000
	Rim Rock – 2,563-4,241 sq ft Starting in the $300,000′s		Rolling Oaks – 3 bed, 2 bath, 2,000 sqft, From the $200,000′s		Sierra West – 4 bed, 3 bath, 3,000 sqft, $115/sqft, $350,000
	Vineyard Estates – Custom Homes from the $500,000′s		Vinyeard Ridge – 5 Homes from the $800,000′s		Woodland Estates – 5 bed, 4 bath, 4,000 sqft, $135/sqft, $525,000

Driftwood Schools

Children who live in Driftwood’s Driftwood neighborhood are served by the Exemplary Dripping Springs ISD and will likely attend the following schools:

• Dripping Springs Elementary School – Recognized
• Dripping Springs Middle School – Recognized
• Dripping Springs High School – Exemplary

Golf Near Driftwood

The closest golf to Driftwood is at the Grey Rock Golf Course in Circle C. Off Highway 45, the course is about 15 minutes away, so its convenient enough to go everyday if you desire. Grey Rock is a public course and they have pay as you play or membership options for more frequent players.

Things to Do Near Driftwood

Driftwood is a city you choose to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Residents enjoy seeing the night sky and open space. If you’re looking for a busy urban area, try Circle C or Meridian which are much more active neighborhoods with shopping, community centers and smaller lots. Driftwood is an escape for those who don’t want to see into their neighbors backyard, hear sirens or live music at all times of the day or night.

Places to Eat Near Driftwood

Driftwood is home to the world famous Salt Lick Barbecue restaurant and you’ll find many residents hanging out there on a Friday or Saturday night. And, you’ll also find lots of tourists looking to sample some genuine Texas BBQ. With a pavilion, Salt Lick is not just a place to grab a quick bite to eat. You can plan weddings, parties or corporate events there as well. Have out of town guests? Its a great place to bring them.

Shopping Near Driftwood

Grocery shopping can be done in either Dripping Springs at the H-E-B on 290 or in Circle C at the H-E-B in Escarpment Village. For your bigger box retailers, try Sunset Valley, which can be accessed from MoPac. For a short cut, take FM 1826 to 45 to MoPac to avoid the light at the Y in Oak Hill. Like outlet malls? San Marcos’ Outlet Mall is just about 30 minutes away from Driftwood.

Realtors Specializing in Driftwood Homes

Chris and Rebecca Williamson are Realtors specializing in Driftwood homes. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell a home in Driftwood, Chris and Rebecca know the area well and have the experience and tools necessary to make your next real estate transaction stress free. For more info about who we are and how we work, check out Buying a Home in Driftwood and Selling a Home in Driftwood.

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