Where is Kirby Springs Ranch, and how far is it to downtown Dripping Springs and Austin?

Kirby Springs Ranch is just east of downtown Dripping Springs off US 290, on streets such as Kirby Springs Drive, East Creek Drive and Upper Branch Cove. Homes have a Dripping Springs address (78620).

It is about 3.3 miles (7 minutes) to Dripping Springs City Hall and about 21.9 miles (about 31 minutes in early-afternoon traffic) to the Texas Capitol. Expect longer at rush hour, especially on US 290.

Google Maps, measured November 6, 2026 in early-afternoon traffic, from East Creek Drive in Kirby Springs Ranch.

What are the homes and lots like?

Most homes were built from 1991 to 1998, about 2,750 to 4,900 square feet, on lots of about 5 to 8 acres, a few up to about 13.

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

What do homes in Kirby Springs Ranch 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 Kirby Springs Ranch have an HOA?

Yes. There is a property owners association, and dues in recent listings varied, from under $100 to about $1,100 a year. 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 Kirby Springs Ranch?

Kirby Springs 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 Kirby Springs Ranch?

Kirby Springs Ranch is zoned to Dripping Springs ISD: Wildwood Springs Elementary, which opened in 2025, Dripping Springs Middle School and Dripping Springs High School. Confirm the exact address with the district’s school finder.

Dripping Springs ISD school boundary map (schoolmapsonline.com), addresses checked November 6, 2026.

Is Kirby Springs Ranch on well and septic?

Most recent sales show private wells and septic systems; one shows public water. 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 Kirby Springs Ranch?

• Downtown: Mercer Street’s shops and restaurants in Dripping Springs, about 7 minutes west
• 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 Kirby Springs Ranch a good fit for me?

It fits buyers who want a home on 5 acres or more just a few minutes from downtown Dripping Springs and US 290. Many homes are about 30 years old, so plan for updates and inspections. For smaller acreage, compare Sunset Canyon; for more land farther out, compare Vista West Ranches.