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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,344 sqft
Price per Sqft $396
Subdivision Blue Sky Ranch
MLS Listing ID 4813672
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 2005
Annual Tax Amount $15,699
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 0.780 Acres
Acres 0.78
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source actris
Property Description
Tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac on an oversized 0.78-acre lot, this beautifully updated Hill Country custom home offers the perfect balance of privacy, comfort, and style—all with no HOA. From the welcoming front porch to the elegant French doors, every detail of this thoughtfully designed home invites you to relax and enjoy.
The spacious 3,344 sq ft layout features multiple living and dining areas, an open-concept kitchen with upgraded tile and countertops, rich cabinetry, and a large center island—ideal for entertaining. Oversized windows fill the space with natural light, creating a seamless connection to the covered patio, outdoor kitchen, and expansive backyard.
The main floor includes the primary suite and all secondary bedrooms, along with a dedicated home office with built-in bookcases. Upstairs, a large bonus room with vaulted ceilings sits above the 3-car garage—perfect as a game room, media space, or a fourth bedroom.
This home has been meticulously maintained and thoughtfully upgraded, including:
- New roof & gutters (2024)
- New energy-efficient windows (2022) with lifetime transferable warranty
- Full interior & exterior paint
- Updated lighting throughout
- Upgraded kitchen & bathroom countertops and tile
- Two new TRANE HVAC units with full ductwork replacement (2023)
- Kinetico Water System (2023)
- Rheem tankless water heater (2022)
The private backyard is shaded by mature trees and centered around a cozy fire pit, creating the perfect setting for morning coffee, evening cocktails, or year-round gatherings.
Located just minutes from Dripping Springs' top-rated schools, shopping, and dining, 279 Rugged Earth Dr offers a rare opportunity to enjoy refined Hill Country living with modern upgrades and no HOA restrictions.
Location
State TX
County Hays
Area Hd
Rooms
Main Level Bedrooms 3
Interior
Interior Features See Remarks, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Quartz Counters, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Kitchen Island, Multiple Dining Areas, Multiple Living Areas, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Bedroom on Main, Recessed Lighting, Smart Home, Soaking Tub, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Wired for Data, Wired for Sound
Heating See Remarks, Central
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile, Wood
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type See Remarks, Living Room
Fireplace Y
Appliance See Remarks, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Down Draft, Gas Cooktop, Oven, RNGHD, Refrigerator
Exterior
Exterior Feature Outdoor Grill, Private Yard
Garage Spaces 3.0
Fence See Remarks, Back Yard
Pool None
Community Features See Remarks
Utilities Available Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Waterfront Description None
View See Remarks, Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
Roof Type Shingle
Accessibility See Remarks
Porch Covered, Porch
Total Parking Spaces 6
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Back Yard, Front Yard, Interior Lot
Faces South
Foundation Slab
Sewer MUD, Septic Tank
Water See Remarks
Level or Stories Two
Structure Type Brick Veneer,Stone Veneer
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools Sycamore Springs
Middle Schools Sycamore Springs
High Schools Dripping Springs
School District Dripping Springs Isd
Others
Restrictions See Remarks
Ownership Fee-Simple
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Tax Rate 1.5641
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Special Listing Condition Standard
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