Dripping Springs and Kyle are situated in Hays County between the Edwards Plateau and the Southern Black Prairie Region. Known as "The gateway to the Texas hill country," Dripping Springs is home to a gamut of springs and caves. Both cities are located less than 25 miles away from the state capital of Austin and 60 miles away from San Antonio.
Dripping Springs and Kyle experience mild winters and hot summers. The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is less than 30 miles away and nearby I-35 leads to the excitement of Austin, San Antonio and Dallas. Students in Kyle receive education from the Hays Consolidated Independent School District, while Dripping Springs students are served by the Dripping Springs Independent School District.
The area's economy is centered on agriculture, primarily livestock, and many residents commute to Austin or even to San Antonio for work. Dripping Springs and Kyle locals pursue recreational activities at nearby Hamilton Pool, Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park, Pedernales Falls State Park, McKinney Falls State Park and parklands in Dripping Springs and Kyle.
The real estate offerings of Dripping Springs and Kyle are varied. From affordable condos and townhouses to conveniently located single-family homes for sale, you're sure to find the property you seek. An ideal location, family-friendly neighborhoods, a favorable climate, a quiet atmosphere and lush scenery make Dripping Springs and Kyle make the perfect hometowns.
Prices of Dripping Springs Homes for Sale and Kyle Homes
Dripping Springs Homes Dripping Springs consists mainly of single family homes and land. Single-family homes in Dripping Springs start just under $100,000’s and range into the high $900,000s with a few million dollar estate properties. New homes can be found in Belterra, while the Sunset Canyon community has many homes on large lots and acres. Rim Rock is a high end area with gorgeous custom homes just minutes away from Austin. A great community that has top rated schools is The Preserve at Dripping Springs, a lovely private, gated neighborhood. Dripping Springs also has plenty of lots for sale where one can build a custom home.
Kyle Homes Located within one of the top rated public school district in Hays County, Kyle is a great town for families and affordable housing. Kyle TX homes starts just under $100,000’s and are priced to the $700,000’s. Some homes for sale in these communities feature lake, river or creek frontage and/or city views. Plum Creek is a nice master planned community and has a lot of newer homes with swimming pools, charming parks and playgrounds.
Dripping Springs and Kyle Real Estate Stats and Trends for the week of May 14th, 2012: homes priced around $347,315 compared to $351,057 the previous week, showing a decrease of less than -1%. For Saturday, May 19th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.73%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.03%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.39%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.60%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Dripping Springs and Kyle TX. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes, neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Dripping Springs and Kyle to help you find the best home!