Dripping Springs · ZIP 78620 · Gated · About an acre
Bunker Ranch Homes for Sale in Dripping Springs ISD
Bunker Ranch is a gated neighborhood on the west side of Dripping Springs off US 290 in 78620, in Dripping Springs ISD. Homes have been built from 2018 on, mostly on lots of about three-quarters of an acre to an acre and a quarter, with public water and septic systems and HOA dues of about $70 to $80 a month. A smaller section, the Cottages at Bunker Ranch, has smaller homes on small lots. It is under 4 miles from Dripping Springs City Hall and about 28 miles from the Texas Capitol.
By Justin Cofield, Texas Realtor·Updated November 2026
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Where is Bunker Ranch, and how far is it to downtown Dripping Springs and Austin?
Bunker Ranch is on the west side of Dripping Springs off US 290, on streets such as Bunker Ranch Boulevard, Reataway, Stockman Drive, Gaucho Way and Mae Point. Homes have a Dripping Springs address (78620).
It is about 3.7 miles (9 minutes) to Dripping Springs City Hall and about 27.5 miles (about 43 minutes in late-morning traffic) to the Texas Capitol. Expect longer at rush hour, especially on US 290.
Google Maps, measured November 6, 2026 in late-morning traffic, from Gaucho Way in Bunker Ranch.
What are the homes and lots like?
Homes have been built from 2018 on, mostly about 3,000 to 4,300 square feet, on lots of about three-quarters of an acre to an acre and a quarter, a few up to about 2 acres. Lots also sell as land for custom builds. The Cottages at Bunker Ranch, built from 2021 to 2023, are about 1,850 to 2,600 square feet on small lots.
Redfin sold records (MLS data), sales from November 2021 to November 2026, checked November 6, 2026.
Is Bunker Ranch gated?
Yes. Recent sales list a gated entry, in both the main neighborhood and the Cottages.
Redfin sold records (MLS data), sales from November 2021 to November 2026, checked November 6, 2026.
What do homes in Bunker Ranch sell for?
The homes for sale on this page update automatically from the MLS. Justin can pull exact recent sales for any home you are considering, so you can see what similar homes sold for.
Does Bunker Ranch have an HOA?
Yes. Dues were about $70 to $80 a month in recent sales. The Cottages at Bunker Ranch have their own association, about $165 to $200 a month, which covers common areas and grounds. Ask Justin for the current amounts.
Redfin sold records (MLS data), sales from November 2021 to November 2026, checked November 6, 2026.
What are property taxes like in Bunker Ranch?
Bunker Ranch is in Dripping Springs ISD. The Dripping Springs ISD rate is $1.0985 per $100 of taxable value for 2026–27. Homes inside Dripping Springs city limits also pay the city rate ($0.219217 per $100 for 2026–27), and your total also depends on the county and any utility district for the address, so look it up on the Hays County Appraisal District website. A homestead exemption lowers the school portion.
Dripping Springs ISD and City of Dripping Springs 2026–27 rates: Community Impact, October 2026. Updated each October.
Which schools serve Bunker Ranch?
Bunker Ranch is zoned to Dripping Springs ISD: Walnut Springs Elementary, Dripping Springs Middle School and Dripping Springs High School. Confirm the exact address with the district’s school finder.
Redfin sold records (MLS data), sales from November 2021 to November 2026, checked November 6, 2026.
Is Bunker Ranch on city water and sewer?
Recent sales show public water with septic systems; homes in the Cottages share a septic system. Have the septic system inspected before closing, and check internet providers for the exact address.
Redfin sold records (MLS data), sales from November 2021 to November 2026, checked November 6, 2026.
What’s close to Bunker Ranch?
- Downtown: Mercer Street’s shops and restaurants in Dripping Springs, about 9 minutes east
- Errands: grocery stores and shopping along US 290 in Dripping Springs
- Outdoors: Founders Memorial Park, Dripping Springs Ranch Park, Hamilton Pool Preserve and Reimers Ranch Park
Is Bunker Ranch a good fit for me?
It fits buyers who want a newer, gated home on about an acre, a few minutes west of downtown Dripping Springs. For a pool and trails on a smaller lot, compare Arrowhead Ranch; for a gated home on more acreage, compare Fitzhugh Place.
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Bunker Ranch FAQ
Is Bunker Ranch gated?
Yes. Recent sales list a gated entry.
When were Bunker Ranch homes built?
From 2018 on, and lots still sell for custom builds.
How big are the lots in Bunker Ranch?
Mostly about three-quarters of an acre to an acre and a quarter. The Cottages section has small lots.
What schools serve Bunker Ranch?
Walnut Springs Elementary, Dripping Springs Middle School and Dripping Springs High School, in Dripping Springs ISD.
Does Bunker Ranch have an HOA?
Yes, about $70 to $80 a month in recent sales; the Cottages section is about $165 to $200 a month.
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