Hays Country Oaks is located off FM 1626 in Hays County, just across the Travis County line. Developed in the 1980’s and 1990’s, the neighborhood appeals to those seeking a rustic, country feel with large parcels – some heavily wooded and others not so much. Homes range in size from 2,000 sf to 5,000sf and offer a wide variety of architectural styles. Driving through the neighborhood, you’ll often see cows, horses and abundant wildlife. If space at an affordable price not too far outside Austin is what you are looking for, Hays Country Oaks delivers. This is rural central Texas with lots of “leg room”, and people living here seem to want to keep it that way.Scroll Down to Read our Hays Country Oaks Neighborhood Guide.
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Hays Country Oaks is located west of 1626 on either side of Elliott Ranch. Hays Country Oaks is shaded in blue on the map below. Explore other Buda neighborhoods in our Buda Neighborhood Guide. Scroll down to continue reading our Hays Country Oaks neighborhood guide.
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Hays Country Oaks Property Tax Rate
The property tax rate in Buda's Hays Country Oaks neighborhood is 1.8269% as of the 2025 tax year, up from 1.7737% as of the 2024 tax year. It was 1.7106% as of the 2023 tax year, down from 1.9085% as of the 2022 tax year. The property tax rate was 2.0262% as of the 2021 tax year.
Hays Country Oaks HOA Dues
Only part of Hays Country Oaks has an HOA. Homes in Section 2 belong to the Hays Country Oaks II Homeowners Association and pay mandatory annual dues. Section 1 has no HOA.
| Hays Country Oaks II Homeowners Association, Inc. | $100 / annually |
Dues shown as reported and deemed reliable but not guaranteed. HOA fees, special assessments, and terms can change at any time. Buyers should confirm current dues directly with the HOA or management company before making an offer.
Hays Country Oaks Deed Restrictions
Hays Country Oaks has two sets of recorded deed restrictions, one for each section. Section 1 is governed by restrictions recorded in 1977 (Volume 303, Page 91, Hays County Deed Records). Section 2 is governed by Amended and Restated Restrictions recorded in 2024 (Document 24037480), enforced by the Hays Country Oaks II Homeowners Association or by any lot owner.
- Use: Residential and recreational use only. One single family dwelling per lot plus a garage, carport, barn, shed or animal pens. Section 2 does not permit mobile or modular homes.
- Home size: Section 1 requires at least 1,400 sf (multi-story 1,600 sf, with at least 1,000 sf on the first floor). Section 2 requires at least 1,700 sf of heated and cooled space (multi-story 1,800 sf, with at least 900 sf on the first floor).
- Exterior: At least 25% masonry. New construction only.
- Plan approval: Plans and a plot plan must be approved in writing before building or altering a structure. They are deemed approved if there is no response in 30 days.
- Setbacks: 75 feet from any road, 20 feet from side and rear lines.
- Lot size: Lots may not be divided into tracts smaller than 2 acres in Section 1 or 1 acre in Section 2.
- Animals: Animals are allowed for personal use, and no pigs, hogs or swine. Section 1 applies to tracts of at least 2 acres, with cows, horses, sheep and goats limited to 1 per acre and poultry to 3 per acre. Section 2 allows cows and horses at 1 per 2 acres, sheep and goats at 2 per acre, and poultry at 6 per acre (18 total).
- Pens and barns: Section 1 keeps them 150 feet from any road. Section 2 keeps them 75 feet from any road. Both require 20 feet from property lines.
- Septic and building time: Septic must be approved by the regulating agency, and improvements must be completed within 9 months of starting construction.
- Vehicles and storage: No open storage visible from the street, except construction materials while building. Non-operating vehicles may stay 60 days in Section 1 and 30 days in Section 2, then need enclosed storage.
- Trees: Only cedar and mesquite 5 inches or more in diameter may be removed, apart from clearing for roads, driveways, buildings and utilities. Section 2 also allows removing diseased trees.
- Firearms: Section 1 prohibits discharge into or through neighboring tracts or in a way that endangers others. Section 2 prohibits discharge for hunting anywhere in the subdivision.
- Signs: No more than 2 signs per lot, each 10 sf or smaller.
- Minerals: No drilling or mining, except oil and gas drilling on tracts of 20 acres or more.
- Rentals: Renters must follow the restrictions, and owners are responsible for their renters. No lease ban is recorded.
- Easements: 10-foot utility easements along front, rear and side lines.
Section 1’s restrictions run until August 1, 1992, then extend automatically in 10-year periods unless a majority of owners record a change. Section 2’s run until October 1, 2023, then extend the same way. Section 1 names an Architectural Control and Protective Committee for plan approval, but the recorded documents don’t show whether it is active today. In October 2026 the Section 2 Board recorded an interpretive framework (Document 26038280) describing how it applies several rules. It is the Board’s interpretation, not an amendment.
Pros and Cons of Living in Hays Country Oaks
Pros
- Room for animals: Recorded rules allow personal-use animals, with per-acre limits that differ by section.
- Large lots: Tracts may not be divided below 2 acres in Section 1 or 1 acre in Section 2.
- Recorded home standards: Minimum home sizes and a 25% masonry requirement apply in both sections.
- Outside city limits: The parcels we checked at the appraisal district carry no City tax unit.
Cons
- Rules differ by section: Home size, animal limits and setbacks are not the same in Section 1 and Section 2, so confirm the section before you make an offer.
- Plan approval: Plans and a plot plan must be approved in writing before you build or alter a structure.
- Septic: Homes must connect to an approved septic system.
- Section 2 HOA: Section 2 homes pay annual HOA dues and answer to the HOA board for enforcement.
Hays Country Oaks Schools
Homes in Buda's Hays Country Oaks neighborhood are zoned to the Hays ISD, and students will likely attend the following schools:
- Carpenter Hill Elementary - 9/10
- Dahlstrom Middle - 8/10
- Johnson High - 6/10
School ratings reflect Great Schools ratings as of November 2026. Ratings are subject to change at any time. Please verify ratings and boundaries with the school district.
Hays Country Oaks Sold Data - What Hays Country Oaks Homes Actually Sold For
What sold recently in Hays Country Oaks and for how much? Where can I find pictures of homes that actually sold? How many days does it take to sell a home in Hays Country Oaks? How many homes are currently for sale in Hays Country Oaks? What’s the median sold price in Hays Country Oaks? What does the 90 day historic market trend look like in Hays Country Oaks? How’s the Hays Country Oaks market trending? All of these questions (and more!) can be answered on our Hays Country Oaks Sold Data Report.
Hays Country Oaks Market Stats — 12 Months (11/1/2025–10/31/2026)
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Bed / Bath Range | 3–6 beds, 2–4 baths |
| Median Sale Price | $710,000 |
| Price Range | $515,000–$1,100,000 |
| Median Price Per Sq Ft | $264 |
| Median Home Size | 2,700 sq ft |
| Median Days on Market | 67 days |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95% |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS. 12 months ending November 2026. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Hays Country Oaks Market Stats: 12 Months (10/1/2025 to 9/30/2026)
Hays Country Oaks Home Price History
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Hays Country Oaks Days on Market Trend
How fast are Hays Country Oaks homes selling? Here’s a five-year look at how long homes sat on the market before going under contract, from 2022 through 2026 YTD.
| Year | Homes Sold | Median Days on Market | Avg Days on Market |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7 | 28 days | 28 days |
| 2023 | 3 | 8 days | 15 days |
| 2024 | 6 | 56 days | 72 days |
| 2025 | 3 | 12 days | 45 days |
| 2026 YTD | 6 | 105 days | 101 days |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS. 2026 YTD figures reflect year-to-date sales through October 2026. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Hays Country Oaks FAQ
No. Hays Country Oaks does not have a community pool.
Hays Country Oaks has two sets of recorded deed restrictions, one for Section 1 (recorded in 1977) and one for Section 2 (restated in 2024). Both limit homes to residential and recreational use, require written plan approval before building, and require at least 25 percent masonry. Minimum home size, animal limits and lot size rules differ by section, so confirm the section and review the recorded documents with a title company before making an offer.
Section 1 requires at least 1,400 square feet, or 1,600 square feet for a multi-story home with at least 1,000 square feet on the first floor. Section 2 requires at least 1,700 square feet of heated and cooled space, or 1,800 square feet for a multi-story home with at least 900 square feet on the first floor.
Yes, within recorded limits, and pigs, hogs and swine are not allowed. In Section 1, tracts of at least 2 acres may keep cows, horses, sheep and goats at up to 1 per acre and poultry at up to 3 per acre. In Section 2, cows and horses are limited to 1 per 2 acres, sheep and goats to 2 per acre, and poultry to 6 per acre with no more than 18 total. Pens and barns must also meet setback rules.
The recorded restrictions we read do not ban leasing. In Section 2, renters must follow the restrictions and the owner is responsible for the renter's actions. Confirm any current rules with the HOA and a title company.
Plans and a plot plan for any new structure must be approved in writing before building. Barns, sheds and animal pens are allowed with setbacks from roads and property lines, and a detached garage must be built with or after the home. The recorded restrictions we read do not address fences or pools, so confirm with the HOA or a title company.
