Market Overview for River Oaks Ranch
There are 2 active listings in River Oaks Ranch with a median list price of $788K.
The average price per square foot is $485.
About River Oaks Ranch
River Oaks Ranch is a residential subdivision located in the Dripping Springs area of Hays County, Texas, within the 78620 zip code. The neighborhood sits along Bell Springs Road between West Fitzhugh Road and Hamilton Pool Road, approximately 28 miles west of downtown Austin. River Oaks Ranch was developed beginning in 2006 with construction completed around 2010. The subdivision features acreage properties on rural lots, with the surrounding terrain consisting of rolling Hill Country landscape, native vegetation, and limestone outcroppings.
Home prices in River Oaks Ranch vary from approximately $600,000 for smaller homes on 1-acre lots to over $2 million for larger estates on 5- to 20-acre parcels. Properties include single-family homes ranging from approximately 2,000 to 4,500 square feet with three to five bedrooms. Lot sizes range from 1 acre to over 20 acres, with many properties suitable for keeping horses and other livestock. Construction materials include stone, stucco, and metal roofing consistent with Hill Country building styles. Annual HOA fees are approximately $125, covering community road upkeep and common-area oversight.
River Oaks Ranch is served by Dripping Springs Independent School District. Students in the area typically attend Walnut Springs Elementary School, Dripping Springs Middle School, and Dripping Springs High School. Walnut Springs Elementary serves grades pre-K through 5. Dripping Springs Middle School enrolls students in grades 6 through 8. Dripping Springs High School serves grades 9 through 12 with Advanced Placement courses, agricultural science programs, and career and technical education pathways. Dripping Springs ISD operates 8 campuses serving the Dripping Springs area.
Commuters from River Oaks Ranch reach downtown Austin in approximately 35 to 45 minutes via US 290 East or Hamilton Pool Road to SH 71. The neighborhood's location along Bell Springs Road provides access to US 290 for east-west travel through the Dripping Springs commercial corridor. The H-E-B in Dripping Springs is approximately 5 miles east on US 290, and the Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave provides additional retail and dining options roughly 15 miles east. Hamilton Pool Preserve, a Travis County park with a collapsed grotto and natural swimming area, is located approximately 8 miles west on Hamilton Pool Road.
Living in River Oaks Ranch
River Oaks Ranch features single-family homes on acreage lots ranging from 1 to over 20 acres with stone, stucco, and metal-roof construction. The terrain consists of rolling hills, native grasses, and scattered live oaks and cedar elms typical of the Texas Hill Country. Many lots accommodate horses, livestock, and agricultural use. Roads within the subdivision are maintained by the HOA, and the low-density layout provides separation between homes. Property tax rates fall under Hays County and Dripping Springs ISD jurisdictions. Annual HOA fees are approximately $125 and cover road upkeep and shared infrastructure.
Daily life in River Oaks Ranch centers on the Dripping Springs commercial corridor along US 290, approximately 5 miles east. H-E-B and local restaurants and shops serve daily needs in the Dripping Springs town center. The Dripping Springs Farmers Market operates on Saturdays at the Dripping Springs Ranch Park, which also includes sports fields, a playground, and a splash pad. Hamilton Pool Preserve, located roughly 8 miles west on Hamilton Pool Road, offers a natural swimming area beneath a collapsed limestone grotto (reservations required). Milton Reimers Ranch Park, a 2,400-acre Travis County park about 10 miles north, provides rock climbing, mountain biking trails, and Pedernales River access.
Things to Do in River Oaks Ranch
- Hamilton Pool Preserve: Travis County park approximately 8 miles west featuring a collapsed limestone grotto with a natural swimming pool and 50-foot waterfall. Reservations required.
- Milton Reimers Ranch Park: 2,400-acre Travis County park about 10 miles north with rock climbing walls, 18 miles of mountain biking trails, and Pedernales River access.
- Dripping Springs Ranch Park: City park in Dripping Springs featuring sports fields, a playground, splash pad, and host site for the weekly Saturday farmers market.
- Dripping Springs Distillery Trail: Collection of distilleries and breweries along US 290 in the Dripping Springs area, including Tito's Handmade Vodka, Deep Eddy Vodka, and Treaty Oak Brewing.
- Pedernales Falls State Park: 5,200-acre state park approximately 20 miles west with limestone river falls, swimming areas, hiking trails, and camping. Day-use entry fee applies.
Major Employers in River Oaks Ranch
- Dripping Springs ISD (Education): Hays County school district operating 8 campuses and employing approximately 1,000 staff across the Dripping Springs area.
- Tito's Handmade Vodka (Spirits/Manufacturing): Craft vodka distillery headquartered on Old Fitzhugh Road in Dripping Springs, one of the area's largest private employers.
- Deep Eddy Vodka (Spirits/Manufacturing): Spirits company with distillery operations in Dripping Springs along US 290, contributing to the area's distillery corridor.
- Hill Country Galleria (Retail/Commercial): Mixed-use retail center in Bee Cave roughly 15 miles east with shops, restaurants, offices, and entertainment venues employing hundreds of workers.
River Oaks Ranch Schools
River Oaks Ranch is served by Dripping Springs ISD. Students typically attend Dripping Springs Elementary or Walnut Springs Elementary for elementary school, Dripping Springs Middle for middle school, and Dripping Springs High School for high school.
School District: Dripping Springs ISD
Public Schools
- Dripping Springs Elementary - Elementary school serving the River Oaks Ranch area in Dripping Springs ISD.
- Walnut Springs Elementary - Elementary school serving the River Oaks Ranch area in Dripping Springs ISD.
- Dripping Springs Middle - Middle school serving the River Oaks Ranch area in Dripping Springs ISD.
- Dripping Springs High School - High school serving the River Oaks Ranch area in Dripping Springs ISD.
Pre-Schools
- Creative Kids Dripping Springs - Licensed childcare and preschool center in Dripping Springs serving ages 6 weeks through pre-K.
- Hill Country Montessori School - Montessori-method preschool in the Dripping Springs area serving children ages 3 through 6 with individualized learning.
Private Schools
- Baylor Butler School - Private school in the Dripping Springs area serving elementary and middle school grades with small class sizes.
- Regents School of Austin - Classical Christian school in southwest Austin serving pre-K through 12, approximately 20 miles east on US 290.
Higher Education
- Austin Community College - Hays Campus - Two-year college campus in Kyle offering associate degrees, workforce certificates, and dual-credit courses, approximately 25 miles east.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are home prices in River Oaks Ranch Dripping Springs
Homes in River Oaks Ranch range from approximately $600,000 for smaller homes on 1-acre lots to over $2 million for estates on 5- to 20-acre parcels. Properties typically include 2,000 to 4,500 square feet with three to five bedrooms.
What school district is River Oaks Ranch in
River Oaks Ranch is served by Dripping Springs ISD. Students typically attend Walnut Springs Elementary, Dripping Springs Middle School, and Dripping Springs High School. The district operates 8 campuses across the Dripping Springs area.
How far is River Oaks Ranch from Austin
River Oaks Ranch is approximately 28 miles west of downtown Austin. The commute takes 35 to 45 minutes via US 290 East or Hamilton Pool Road to SH 71 depending on traffic conditions.
Can you have horses at River Oaks Ranch
Many lots in River Oaks Ranch accommodate horses and other livestock. Lot sizes range from 1 acre to over 20 acres, and the rural zoning and acreage allow for agricultural use and animal keeping.
What is near River Oaks Ranch Dripping Springs
Hamilton Pool Preserve is approximately 8 miles west with a natural swimming area. H-E-B and local restaurants are about 5 miles east in Dripping Springs town center. The Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave is roughly 15 miles east.
What is the HOA fee at River Oaks Ranch
Annual HOA fees at River Oaks Ranch are approximately $125. The HOA covers community road upkeep and shared infrastructure oversight within the subdivision.