Rim Rock Driftwood Homes For Sale
Zip Code: Driftwood, TX 78619
Austin MLS Area: HD, Hays County, Dripping Springs, Driftwood and more
Location: Rim Rock is Southwest of Austin on FM-1826, which is also known as Camp Ben McCullough Road. It is around four miles from Driftwood and 19 miles from Downtown Austin. To get to Rim Rock from Austin, you can take Mopac and SH-45 to FM-1826, turn left and travel 5-6 miles. To get to Rim Rock from US-290, you can turn left on FM-1826 a mile past the Oak Hill “Y” and go 9 miles to the main Rim Rock entrance at Arbor Canyon Pass.
Note: There is now an entrance off FM-1826. To get to this entrance you can turn left at Crystal Hills Drive, then turn right into Rim Rock at Bristlecone Drive. To get to two other sections of Rim Rock, continue past Arbor Canyon Pass on FM-1826 to either Shelf Rock Rd. or Towering Cedar Dr.
Rim Rock Location Benefits
Rim Rock is a great Southwest Austin location not in the center of tons of hustle and bustle but still close enough to get to the city areas when desired.
Rim Rock is a great way to get the Hill Country experience and peace while being only 19 miles from Downtown Austin using FM-1826. Rim Rock is great for those who wish to live in a country setting but on bigger lots than in neighborhoods such as Belterra, Highpointe, or Meridian.
Rim Rock Building Information
Every Rim Rock home is developed on a lot minimum 1 acre large. The biggest lot on the original homes in the area was over 3 acres, so they provide ample space for each home.
There is green space backing up many lots and beautiful Hill Country views on some.
Rim Rock homes range in size from 2,518 square feet to over 6,000 square feet with both one and two story options. In 2019 prices varied from $438,000-$1,050,000 with an average home price of $636k.
Custom builders and major builders are building in Rim Rock including Scott Felder, Century Communities, Jimmy Jacobs Homes, CastleRock Communities, Coventry Homes, and Dream Finder Homes.
2019 a luxury golf and residential area called the Driftwood Golf and Ranch Club was constructed near the meeting of FM-967 and FM-1826, close to Salt Lick BBQ at the lower borders of Rim Rock and Rutherford West.
Rim Rock Nearby Amenities
It is easy to get to Southwest Austin and its amenities from Rim Rock. Rim Rock also has shopping, The Shops at Arbor Trails which includes Costco, Escarpment Village which includes Circle C Ranch, HEB grocery store, and Sam’s Club & WalMart Super Center developments at Mopac and US-290/71.
Golfers will enjoy the nearby golf courses Grey Rock and Plum Creek. It is also near the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, the Veloway, Hamilton Pool and other outdoor activities.
Rim Rock Utilities
Water service is through the Greenhawe WCID, water control and improvement district.
All Rimrock homes have septic systems. Electricity is through Pedernales Electric.
Rim Rock School District
Rim Rock students tend to go to three schools of the Dripping Springs Independent School District. This is not guaranteed and you’ll need to check with the Dripping Springs ISD to verify school placement and districts.