Where is Sunset Canyon, and how far is it to downtown Dripping Springs and Austin?

Sunset Canyon is east of downtown Dripping Springs, south of US 290, on streets such as Sunset Canyon Drive, Sundance Ridge Road, Foothills Drive and Canyon View Road. Most homes have a Dripping Springs address (78620), and a few have an Austin (78737) address.

It is about 4.7 miles (9 minutes) to Dripping Springs City Hall and about 20.1 miles (about 33 minutes in afternoon traffic) to the Texas Capitol. Expect longer at rush hour, especially on US 290.

Google Maps, measured November 5, 2026 in afternoon traffic, from Sundance Ridge Road in Sunset Canyon.

What are the homes and lots like?

Most homes are custom built, about 2,000 to 3,700 square feet, and about half were built before 1995; nearly all were built before 2010. Lots are mostly about 1.5 to 3 acres, and some lots sell as land.

Redfin sold records (MLS data), sales from November 2021 to November 2026, checked November 5, 2026.

What do homes in Sunset Canyon 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 Sunset Canyon have an HOA?

There is an owners association with a very small fee, about $35 a year in recent listings. 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 5, 2026.

What are property taxes like in Sunset Canyon?

Sunset Canyon 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 Sunset Canyon?

Sunset Canyon 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.

Redfin sold records (MLS data), sales from November 2021 to November 2026, checked November 5, 2026.

Is Sunset Canyon on well and septic?

Homes are on septic systems, many of them aerobic. Some homes are on wells and some have public water, so check the exact address. 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 5, 2026.

What’s close to Sunset Canyon?

• Downtown: Mercer Street’s shops and restaurants in Dripping Springs, about 9 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 Sunset Canyon a good fit for me?

It fits buyers who want room on 1.5 acres or more, with low HOA dues and no big amenity center, close to US 290. Many homes are older, so plan for updates and inspections. For newer homes on smaller lots, compare Headwaters or Big Sky Ranch.