Where is Fitzhugh Place, and how far is it to downtown Dripping Springs and Austin?

Fitzhugh Place is a private gated street off Fitzhugh Road, northeast of downtown Dripping Springs. Homes have a Dripping Springs address (78620).

It is about 6.9 miles (12 minutes) to Dripping Springs City Hall and about 20.7 miles (about 30 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 Fitzhugh Place.

What are the homes and lots like?

Fitzhugh Place is small, and only a few homes sell each year. Recent sales and listings show custom homes of about 2,450 to 4,300 square feet, built from the late 1990s to 2025, on lots of about 1.75 to 4.6 acres. Lots also sell as land for custom builds.

Redfin sold records (MLS data), sales from November 2021 to November 2026, checked November 6, 2026.

Is Fitzhugh Place gated?

Yes. Recent sales list a gated entry, and the HOA covers grounds maintenance and security.

Redfin sold records (MLS data), sales from November 2021 to November 2026, checked November 6, 2026.

What do homes in Fitzhugh Place sell for?

The 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, so you can see what similar homes sold for.

Does Fitzhugh Place have an HOA?

Yes. Dues were about $120 a year in recent sales. Ask Justin for the current amount and the deed restrictions for the lot.

Redfin sold records (MLS data), sales from November 2021 to November 2026, checked November 6, 2026.

What are property taxes like in Fitzhugh Place?

Fitzhugh Place 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 Fitzhugh Place?

Fitzhugh Place is zoned to Dripping Springs ISD: Dripping 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 Fitzhugh Place on well and septic?

Yes. Recent sales show private wells and septic systems. Have the septic system and well 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 Fitzhugh Place?

• Downtown: Mercer Street’s shops and restaurants in Dripping Springs, about 12 minutes southwest
• Errands: grocery stores and shopping along US 290 in Dripping Springs
• Fitzhugh Road: breweries and event venues along Fitzhugh Road, such as Jester King
• Outdoors: Founders Memorial Park, Dripping Springs Ranch Park, Hamilton Pool Preserve and Reimers Ranch Park

Is Fitzhugh Place a good fit for me?

It fits buyers who want a gated custom home on acreage, with a low HOA fee and a quicker drive toward Austin by Fitzhugh Road. Few homes come up for sale, so it helps to have Justin watch for new listings. For more homes to choose from nearby, compare Deerfield Estates; for gated homes closer to town, compare Bunker Ranch.