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ACREAGE
128
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CITY
Dripping Springs
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COUNTY
Hays
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AREA
Hill Country
CATEGORY
- Hunting Ranch
- Live Water
- Recreational Ranch
DESCRIPTION
Founder’s View Ranch is a rare, unrestricted live-water Hill Country offering ideally positioned between Dripping Springs and Wimberley. Encompassing 128± acres, the ranch combines exceptional water features, dramatic elevation changes, historic character, extensive paved road frontage, and multiple premier build sites with panoramic views. With over 280± feet of South Onion Creek frontage, a stunning 2.5± acre deep private lake, and approximately 3,057± linear feet of paved county road frontage, Founder’s View Ranch represents a unique opportunity to own a true legacy property in one of Central Texas’ most desirable corridors.
Location
Conveniently located approximately 11 miles southwest of Dripping Springs and 12 miles northwest of Wimberley, the ranch offers an ideal balance of privacy and accessibility. Nearby destinations include Driftwood, Blanco, Bee Cave, and downtown Austin, all within comfortable driving distance. The property fronts Mount Gainor and Mount Sharp for more than 3,057± linear feet, providing excellent access and long-term flexibility while remaining outside city limits and ETJ.
Landscape & Terrain
Founder’s View Ranch embodies classic Texas Hill Country topography. The land features gently rolling terrain with over 140 feet of elevation change, rising from approximately 1,240 feet to nearly 1,380 feet at its highest points. Elevated homesites capture expansive 360-degree views across the surrounding countryside.
The landscape is richly wooded with mature Oaks, Cedar Elms, Heritage Live Oaks, Sycamores, and selectively preserved Cedar. Manicured pastures blend seamlessly with native brush and a deep draw featuring a seep spring below a concrete spillway. The combination of hardwood bottoms, open pasture, and elevated ridgelines creates a highly diverse and visually striking setting that is both beautiful and highly usable.
Water Features
Water is the defining attribute of Founder’s View Ranch. The property enjoys more than 280± feet of South Onion Creek frontage, where seasonal clear waters flow along the northwest boundary beneath scenic limestone bluffs.
A 2.5± acre private lake serves as the ranch’s centerpiece, reaching depths of approximately 30 feet and supporting excellent bass fishing. Two wells further support the property’s water resources, including a functional hand-dug well and a Trinity Aquifer well producing approximately 20 GPM at a depth of around 520 feet.
Improvements
The ranch retains elements of its historic roots, including remnants of an original stagecoach stop that offer restoration potential and a tangible connection to the region’s past. The main residence, finished in stucco, is believed to have served as the original home associated with the stagecoach stop. These structures carry unique character and stories from an earlier era of Hill Country history.
The property’s unrestricted status and strong road access make it exceptionally well suited for a custom residence, family compound, or recreational retreat.
Wildlife
Founder’s View Ranch supports a healthy population of native Texas wildlife. Whitetail deer, turkey, hogs, dove, and seasonal waterfowl are regularly observed across the low-fenced acreage. The combination of live water, open grazing land, and dense brush creates excellent habitat diversity and year-round wildlife activity.
The northern and eastern neighboring properties include approximately 1,250 acres under conservation easement, preserving the surrounding landscape, protecting long-term privacy, and ensuring that the views and natural setting remain largely unchanged for years to come.
Agricultural Exemption
The ranch currently holds an agricultural exemption, providing meaningful property tax advantages while preserving flexibility for grazing, wildlife management, or other agricultural pursuits.
Summary
Founder’s View Ranch offers the rare combination of live creek frontage, a deep private lake, significant elevation change, and unrestricted use in a premier Hill Country location. With historic character, abundant water, panoramic views, and exceptional accessibility between Dripping Springs and Wimberley, this 128± acre ranch presents a distinctive opportunity for those seeking a true legacy property in Central Texas.