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

Sawyer Ranch is east of Dripping Springs, off Sawyer Ranch Road south of US 290, on streets such as Tom Sawyer Road, Huck Finn Trail, Hucks Hideaway, Steamboat Crossing and Old Mill Drive. Homes have a Dripping Springs address (78620). It is a different neighborhood from the Estates at Sawyer Ranch, which has Austin (78737) addresses.

It is about 7.8 miles (21 minutes in late-afternoon traffic) to Dripping Springs City Hall and about 20 miles (about 36 minutes in late-afternoon traffic) to the Texas Capitol. Expect longer at rush hour, especially on US 290.

Google Maps, measured November 6, 2026 in late-afternoon traffic, from Tom Sawyer Road in Sawyer Ranch.

What are the homes and lots like?

Most homes were built from 2000 to 2015, mostly about 2,500 to 4,000 square feet. Lots are mostly about 1 to 2 acres, a few up to about 3.

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

What amenities does Sawyer Ranch have?

A pool, a playground, a park and trails, according to MLS community features.

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

What do homes in Sawyer 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 Sawyer Ranch have an HOA?

Yes. Dues were about $55 to $78 a month in recent sales, most about $65, and cover common area maintenance. Ask Justin for the current amount and what it covers.

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

What are property taxes like in Sawyer Ranch?

Sawyer 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 Sawyer Ranch?

Sawyer Ranch 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.

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

Is Sawyer Ranch on city water and sewer?

Recent sales show public water with septic systems, not city sewer. 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 Sawyer Ranch?

• Toward Austin: shopping and dining at Belterra Village, east on US 290
• Downtown Dripping Springs: Mercer Street’s shops and restaurants, about 8 miles west
• Outdoors: Dripping Springs Ranch Park, Hamilton Pool Preserve and Reimers Ranch Park

Is Sawyer Ranch a good fit for me?

It fits buyers who want about an acre with a neighborhood pool, on the Austin side of Dripping Springs with a shorter drive into the city. For newer homes nearby with more amenities, compare Headwaters; for older homes on 1.5 to 3 acres east of town, compare Sunset Canyon.