The Hills of Texas

Where is The Hills of Texas, and how far is it to Dripping Springs and Austin?

The Hills of Texas is off FM 1826 in northern Hays County, along Kemp Hills Drive and nearby streets. Homes have an Austin mailing address (78737) and Dripping Springs ISD schools.

It is about 12.1 miles (20 minutes) to Dripping Springs City Hall and about 18.1 miles (about 24 minutes midday) to the Texas Capitol. Expect longer at rush hour, especially on US 290.

Google Maps, measured November 4, 2026 from Kemp Hills Drive in The Hills of Texas.

What are the homes and lots like?

There are two parts. The original Hills of Texas section has single-family homes built around the late 1990s on lots of about half an acre. The Hills of Texas Estates, including The Overlook, is a gated section of homesites of about 1.3 to 1.5 acres, some with views east toward Austin, where custom homes are still being built.

MLS listing details (Unlock MLS / ACTRIS), listings checked November 4, 2026.

Is The Hills of Texas gated?

The Hills of Texas Estates section, including The Overlook, is gated. The original section is not.

MLS listing details (Unlock MLS / ACTRIS), listings checked November 4, 2026.

What do homes in The Hills of Texas sell for?

The average sales price and 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.

Does The Hills of Texas have an HOA?

Yes. Dues vary by section and are higher in the gated Estates section. Ask Justin for the current dues and what they cover for the home you are considering.

MLS listing details (Unlock MLS / ACTRIS), listings checked November 4, 2026.

What are property taxes like in The Hills of Texas?

The Hills of Texas is in the Dripping Springs ISD part of 78737, outside Austin city limits. The Dripping Springs ISD rate is $1.0985 per $100 of taxable value for 2026–27. Your total rate depends on the county and any utility district (MUD) for the address, so look it up on the appraisal district website; a homestead exemption lowers the school portion.

Dripping Springs ISD 2026–27 rate: Community Impact, October 2026. Updated each October.

Which schools serve The Hills of Texas?

The Hills of Texas is zoned to Dripping Springs ISD: Cypress Springs Elementary, Sycamore Springs Middle School and Dripping Springs High School. Confirm the exact address with the district’s school finder.

MLS listing details (Unlock MLS / ACTRIS), listings checked November 4, 2026.

Is The Hills of Texas on well and septic?

Homes are on public water with their own septic systems. Have the septic system inspected before closing, and check internet providers for the exact address.

MLS listing details (Unlock MLS / ACTRIS), listings checked November 4, 2026.

What’s close to The Hills of Texas?

• Shopping and dining: the US 290 and FM 1826 corridor to the north, and Southwest Austin to the east
• Towns: Southwest Austin and Dripping Springs, both reached by FM 1826 and US 290
• Outdoors: Hamilton Pool Preserve, Reimers Ranch Park and Founders Memorial Park in Dripping Springs

Is The Hills of Texas a good fit for me?

The original section fits buyers who want a half-acre lot in Dripping Springs ISD about 25 minutes from downtown Austin. The gated Estates section fits buyers who want to build or buy a newer custom home on more land. For amenities, compare Belterra; for several acres, compare Bear Creek Oaks.