Bear Creek Oaks

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

Bear Creek Oaks is in northern Hays County, along the west side of FM 1826, with an Austin mailing address (78737) and Dripping Springs ISD schools.

It is about 14.6 miles (24 minutes) to Dripping Springs City Hall and about 17.8 miles (about 24 minutes midday) to the Texas Capitol. Expect longer at rush hour, especially on US 290.

Google Maps, measured November 4, 2026 from the Village of Bear Creek.

What are the homes and lots like?

The 687-acre subdivision was laid out in the late 1970s as 5- and 6-acre tracts. Many have since been split into lots of 1 to 3 acres, and a few owners have combined tracts into 10 acres or more. Homes are individually built, so styles and ages vary from one tract to the next.

Village of Bear Creek, vilbc.org.

What is the Village of Bear Creek?

Residents voted to incorporate Bear Creek Oaks as the Village of Bear Creek in November 1997. The village has a mayor and two commissioners and a small property tax, and it had 397 residents in the 2020 census.

Village of Bear Creek: vilbc.org and Hays County 2025 tax rates.

What do homes in Bear Creek Oaks 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.

What are property taxes like in Bear Creek Oaks?

Bear Creek Oaks 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. Homes inside the Village of Bear Creek also pay a small village tax: $0.06475 per $100 for 2025, according to the Hays County tax rate sheet. 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.

Village of Bear Creek: vilbc.org and Hays County 2025 tax rates.

Which schools serve Bear Creek Oaks?

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

Does Bear Creek Oaks have water and sewer?

Most homes are on private wells, and piped water is available in part of the neighborhood. Every home has its own septic system. Ask Justin which applies to the home you are considering. Have the septic system inspected before closing, and check internet providers for the exact address.

Does Bear Creek Oaks have an HOA?

Yes, with a minimal yearly fee. Ask Justin for the current amount and the deed restrictions.

What’s close to Bear Creek Oaks?

• 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 Oaks a good fit for me?

It fits buyers who want several acres and privacy in Dripping Springs ISD while staying about 25 minutes from downtown Austin. It is a weaker fit if you want neighborhood amenities or a newer home; for those, compare Belterra.