Driftwood TX Homes for Sale
Listed below are homes for sale in Driftwood, TX, a city located in Hays County. These Driftwood TX real estate listings are updated every 15 minutes from the ACTRIS MLS.
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Regional Information
Driftwood is an unincorporated area located in North Hays County as is about 25 miles from downtown Austin at FM 150, RR 1826 and FM 967. The area was originally settled in the 1850’s and served as a supply center to the surrounding area farms and ranches. The region has now grown to a population over 2,400 and also has its own post office and zip code. Driftwood offers beauty and tranquility in the hill country with an easy commute to Austin, San Marcos, Wimberley and Dripping Springs. Read More...
Education
Depending on where you live in the Driftwood area, you could be either part of the Drippings Springs, Wimberley, or most likely Hays Independent School districts. All three Dripping Springs elementary schools were designated Exemplary by the Texas Education Agency, while both the middle school and high school are rated Recognized. Wimberley ISD is also designated Recognized by TEA, and Hays ISD has three campuses that rated Exemplary and ten campuses rated Recognized.
Recreation
Driftwood is located in the breathtaking Texas hill country. Lake and Creek Horse Ranch located on FM 150 offers vacation rentals with fishing, boating, hiking, mountain biking, ATV and horse-back riding trails. Several wineries are also nearby, including Driftwood Estate Winery, Duchman Family Winery, and The Salt Lick Cellars. Driftwood Estates offers wine tastings, an 1,100 square foot deck, a picnic area and a pavilion overlooking the vineyard grounds. The Duchman Family Winery’s beautiful tasting room is set on the grounds of the stunning Mandola Estate next to the fantastic Italian eatery, Trattoria Lisina. The atmosphere there is straight from Tuscany.
Quality of Life
Residents of Driftwood love this area because of the peaceful atmosphere, gorgeous hill country views, and close and convenient commute to Austin and San Marcos. Driftwood is home to the famous award-winning BBQ restaurant, The Salt Lick, as well as many local wineries and also the Lazy 8 Ranch, which was featured at the 2010 Texas State Fair for its dry good mixes.
Business Overview
The small community of Driftwood has seen both growth and reduction in its lifespan. In the past few decades, several businesses have seen the value and beauty of the area as both wineries and restaurants have opened and flourished. Driftwood is also home to a full service equine vet hospital, Austin Equine Associates, which is equipped with surgery facilities, examination rooms, and Intensive Care unit and an Intermediate Care barn. Show Less...