Market Overview for Wagon Wheel
There are 2 active listings in Wagon Wheel with a median list price of $2.0M and a median sold price of $363K.
Over the past 30 days, 0 homes have sold, with 1 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $523.
About Wagon Wheel
Wagon Wheel is a residential neighborhood located in Wimberley, Texas, within the 78676 zip code in Hays County. The neighborhood sits along Wagon Wheel Trail off Ranch Road 12, roughly 3 miles south of the Wimberley town square and approximately 40 miles southwest of downtown Austin. The terrain consists of rolling Hill Country landscape with native live oak, cedar elm, and juniper cover, along with rocky limestone outcroppings and seasonal creek beds. Wagon Wheel occupies a quiet section of the Wimberley valley between the Blanco River corridor to the east and Cypress Creek to the north.
Homes in Wagon Wheel are primarily single-family residences built from the 1980s through the 2000s on lots ranging from one-quarter acre to 1 acre. Resale prices generally range from $350,000 to $650,000 depending on lot size, home condition, and proximity to creek or hill views. Floor plans typically range from 1,400 to 2,800 square feet with three- to four-bedroom configurations. Construction styles include native limestone, wood siding, and stucco exteriors with metal or composition roofing. Some properties feature screened porches, detached studios, or storage buildings on the larger lots.
Wagon Wheel is served by Wimberley Independent School District. Students in the area are typically zoned to Danforth Junior High School and Wimberley High School. Scudder Primary School serves grades pre-K through 2 with approximately 450 students. Katherine Johnson Innovation Academy serves grades 3 through 5 with roughly 500 students. Danforth Junior High enrolls approximately 550 students in grades 6 through 8. Wimberley High School serves grades 9 through 12 with roughly 700 students and offers dual-credit courses through Austin Community College, career and technical education pathways, and a competitive athletics program.
Commuters from Wagon Wheel reach downtown Austin in approximately 50 to 60 minutes via Ranch Road 12 to RM 150 and then I-35 North. The Wimberley town square, roughly 3 miles north along RR 12, serves as the primary commercial center with restaurants, shops, and the weekly Wimberley Market Days held on the first Saturday of each month from March through December. San Marcos, approximately 15 miles southeast, provides additional shopping, dining, and access to I-35. The Blanco River, roughly 2 miles east, offers swimming, tubing, and kayaking at multiple public access points.
Living in Wagon Wheel
Wagon Wheel features single-family homes on wooded lots with native Hill Country vegetation and low-density spacing between residences. Streets in the neighborhood are paved two-lane roads without curbs or sidewalks, consistent with the rural character of the Wimberley area. Properties are served by the Wimberley Water Supply Corporation and individual septic systems. Property tax rates apply under Hays County and Wimberley ISD jurisdictions. The neighborhood has deed restrictions governing exterior standards but does not operate a formal HOA with dues or amenities.
Daily life in Wagon Wheel centers on the Wimberley town square area roughly 3 miles north along RR 12. Brookshire Brothers grocery store on RR 12 is the nearest full-service supermarket, approximately 2 miles north. The town square includes local restaurants like Longleaf Craft Kitchen and Community Pizza & Beer, along with art galleries and antique shops. Blue Hole Regional Park, operated by the City of Wimberley, is approximately 3 miles north and features a 4-acre swimming area on Cypress Creek with hiking trails and picnic grounds. Jacob's Well Natural Area, roughly 5 miles northwest, offers guided access to a perennial artesian spring with a 30-foot swimming hole. The Wimberley Valley Winery on RR 12 produces estate-grown wines and hosts live music events.
Things to Do in Wagon Wheel
- Blue Hole Regional Park: City of Wimberley park approximately 3 miles north featuring a 4-acre swimming area on Cypress Creek, hiking trails, and picnic grounds. Admission is $9 for adults.
- Jacob's Well Natural Area: Hays County park roughly 5 miles northwest with a perennial artesian spring and 30-foot swimming hole. Reservations are required for swimming access.
- Wimberley Market Days: Outdoor market on the first Saturday of each month from March through December at the Wimberley town square, featuring over 400 vendor booths.
- Wimberley Valley Winery: Estate winery on RR 12 producing wines from Texas-grown grapes, with a tasting room and live music events on weekends.
- Blanco River: Hill Country river roughly 2 miles east with public access points for swimming, tubing, and kayaking. River outfitters in Wimberley offer tube rentals.
Major Employers in Wagon Wheel
- Wimberley ISD (Education): School district operating four campuses in the Wimberley area with approximately 350 employees.
- Wimberley Valley Medical Clinic (Healthcare): Primary care and urgent care clinic on RR 12 in Wimberley providing medical services to the surrounding Hill Country community.
- Camp Young Judaea (Recreation/Nonprofit): Residential summer camp on 60 acres along the Blanco River south of Wimberley, operating since 1954 with seasonal employment of roughly 200 staff.
- Texas State University (Education): Public university in San Marcos roughly 15 miles southeast employing over 4,000 faculty and staff.
Wagon Wheel Schools
Wagon Wheel is served by Wimberley ISD. Students typically attend Blue Hole Elementary or Jacobs Well Elementary for elementary school, Danforth Middle School for middle school, and Wimberley High School for high school.
School District: Wimberley ISD
Public Schools
- Blue Hole Pri
- Jacob's Well Elementary
- Danforth J H
- Wimberley High School
Pre-Schools
- Wimberley Montessori School - Montessori-method preschool in Wimberley serving children ages 3 through 6.
- Little Texans Learning Center - Childcare and preschool center on RR 12 in Wimberley serving children ages 6 weeks through pre-K.
Private Schools
- Wimberley Waldorf School - Independent school in Wimberley using Waldorf education methods for grades K through 8 with enrollment of approximately 100 students.
Higher Education
- Texas State University - Public university in San Marcos roughly 15 miles southeast with enrollment of over 38,000 students offering undergraduate and graduate programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are home prices in Wagon Wheel Wimberley
Homes in Wagon Wheel typically range from $350,000 to $650,000. Properties include 1980s-2000s single-family residences of 1,400 to 2,800 square feet on lots of one-quarter acre to 1 acre.
What school district is Wagon Wheel Wimberley in
Wagon Wheel is served by Wimberley ISD. Students attend Scudder Primary, Katherine Johnson Innovation Academy, Danforth Junior High, and Wimberley High School. The district enrolls approximately 2,200 students total.
How far is Wagon Wheel from downtown Austin
Wagon Wheel is approximately 40 miles southwest of downtown Austin. The commute takes 50 to 60 minutes via Ranch Road 12 to RM 150 and then I-35 North.
What is there to do near Wagon Wheel Wimberley
Blue Hole Regional Park offers swimming on Cypress Creek roughly 3 miles north. Jacob's Well Natural Area has a perennial spring about 5 miles northwest. The Blanco River provides tubing and kayaking roughly 2 miles east.
Does Wagon Wheel have city water
Properties in Wagon Wheel are served by the Wimberley Water Supply Corporation for water and use individual septic systems for wastewater. The area is not served by municipal sewer.
What grocery stores are near Wagon Wheel
Brookshire Brothers on RR 12 is approximately 2 miles north and serves as the nearest full-service supermarket. Additional grocery options are available in San Marcos, roughly 15 miles southeast along RM 150 and I-35.