Bear Creek Estates

Where is Bear Creek Estates, and how far is it to Dripping Springs and Austin?

Bear Creek Estates is off FM 1826 in northern Hays County, on streets such as Crosscreek Drive and Bluff Trail. Homes have an Austin mailing address (78737) and Dripping Springs ISD schools.

It is about 12.7 miles (22 minutes) to Dripping Springs City Hall and about 18.8 miles (about 27 minutes midday) to the Texas Capitol. Expect longer at rush hour, especially on US 290.

Google Maps, measured November 4, 2026 from Crosscreek Drive in Bear Creek Estates.

What are the homes and lots like?

Homes are custom built, from the 1980s through the late 2000s, on lots of about 2 to 2.5 acres with mature oaks. Some properties include a guest house or a pool.

MLS listing details (Unlock MLS / ACTRIS), listings checked November 4, 2026.

Does Bear Creek Estates have amenities?

No. There is no pool or amenity center; the appeal is the land, the trees and the quiet streets.

What do homes in Bear Creek Estates sell for?

The average sales price and homes for sale on this page update automatically from the MLS, and the market trends section shows the last 12 months of sales. Justin can pull exact recent sales for any home you are considering.

Does Bear Creek Estates have an HOA?

Yes, with low dues of a few dollars a month, based on current listings. Ask Justin for the current amount and the deed restrictions.

MLS listing details (Unlock MLS / ACTRIS), listings checked November 4, 2026.

What are property taxes like in Bear Creek Estates?

Bear Creek Estates is in the Dripping Springs ISD part of 78737, outside Austin city limits. The Dripping Springs ISD rate is $1.0985 per $100 of taxable value for 2026–27. Your total rate depends on the county and any utility district (MUD) for the address, so look it up on the appraisal district website; a homestead exemption lowers the school portion.

Dripping Springs ISD 2026–27 rate: Community Impact, October 2026. Updated each October.

Which schools serve Bear Creek Estates?

Bear Creek Estates is zoned to Dripping Springs ISD: Sycamore Springs Elementary, Sycamore Springs Middle School and Dripping Springs High School. Confirm the exact address with the district’s school finder.

MLS listing details (Unlock MLS / ACTRIS), listings checked November 4, 2026.

Is Bear Creek Estates on well and septic?

Homes have their own septic systems, some of them aerobic, and are on public water; at least one also has a well. Have the septic system inspected before closing, and check internet providers for the exact address.

MLS listing details (Unlock MLS / ACTRIS), listings checked November 4, 2026.

What’s close to Bear Creek Estates?

• Shopping and dining: the US 290 and FM 1826 corridor to the north, and Southwest Austin to the east
• Towns: Southwest Austin and Dripping Springs, both reached by FM 1826 and US 290
• Outdoors: Hamilton Pool Preserve, Reimers Ranch Park and Founders Memorial Park in Dripping Springs

Is Bear Creek Estates a good fit for me?

It fits buyers who want about 2 acres and a custom home in Dripping Springs ISD with low HOA dues and a reasonable drive to Austin. If you want more land, compare Bear Creek Oaks; if you want amenities, compare Belterra.