The 78619 zip code covers Driftwood, an unincorporated part of western Hays County about 30 miles southwest of downtown Austin. It’s wine and Hill Country country out here: boutique vineyards, tasting rooms, and the Salt Lick BBQ pit that’s been drawing people out from Austin since 1967. Buyers who come looking at 78619 homes for sale are usually after the same thing: more land, more quiet, and an easy enough drive back into the city when they need it.
I’m Robbie English, REALTOR, Broker at Uncommon Realty, and I’ve spent decades working Central Texas real estate, including plenty of acreage and rural-fringe deals that work differently than a standard in-town purchase.
What Homes in 78619 Actually Look Like
This is a low-density area, so expect a wide range: custom Hill Country homes on multiple acres, ranch-style properties that have been in a family for decades, and newer construction inside planned communities like Belterra and Headwaters, both of which sit inside the broader Dripping Springs area. Lot sizes and privacy vary a lot depending on whether a property is in one of those planned communities or out on its own acreage.
What to Check Before You Buy
Most of 78619 relies on well water and septic systems rather than city utilities, so get both tested and budget for what a septic replacement or well repair actually costs before you fall in love with a piece of land. Get a survey on any acreage property, since boundary lines out here don’t always match what a listing describes. School assignments should also be verified directly with the district for the exact address, since parts of 78619 split between Dripping Springs ISD, Wimberley ISD, and Hays ISD depending on where the property sits.
Getting Around
Ranch Road 12 and FM 150 are the main routes connecting Driftwood to Dripping Springs and back toward Austin via Hwy 290. Commute times can run 40 minutes or more into central Austin depending on traffic, so I always tell buyers to drive the actual route at the time of day they’d use it before assuming a distance on a map will feel the same in practice. If you want to compare the broader Dripping Springs area rather than just Driftwood itself, my Dripping Springs homes for sale page covers more ground.
When you’re ready to look at what’s actually on the market, click here to see current 78619 listings, or reach out and I’ll walk you through what to prioritize for your specific situation.
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