Status: Active
279 Rugged Earth Dr
Austin, TX 78737
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$1,279,999
$1,279,995
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CalculateHill Country Charm Meets Refined Living.
Tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac on an oversized 0.78-acre lot, this beautifully updated Hill Country custom home offers the perfect balance of privacy, comfort, and style—all with no HOA. From the welcoming front porch to the elegant French doors, every detail of this thoughtfully designed home invites you to relax and enjoy.
The spacious 3,344 sq ft layout features multiple living and dining areas, an open-concept kitchen with upgraded tile and countertops, rich cabinetry, and a large center island—ideal for entertaining. Oversized windows fill the space with natural light, creating a seamless connection to the covered patio, outdoor kitchen, and expansive backyard.
The main floor includes the primary suite and all secondary bedrooms, along with a dedicated home office with built-in bookcases. Upstairs, a large bonus room with vaulted ceilings sits above the 3-car garage—perfect as a game room, media space, or a fourth bedroom.
This home has been meticulously maintained and thoughtfully upgraded, including:
- New roof & gutters (2024)
- New energy-efficient windows (2022) with lifetime transferable warranty
- Full interior & exterior paint
- Updated lighting throughout
- Upgraded kitchen & bathroom countertops and tile
- Two new TRANE HVAC units with full ductwork replacement (2023)
- Kinetico Water System (2023)
- Tankless water heater (2022)
- All kitchen, primary bath, and hall bath cabinets were refinished in Sherwin Williams SW7005 Pure White in early Sept. ***Please note before/after pictures in the photo grid***
The private backyard is shaded by mature trees and centered around a cozy fire pit, creating the perfect setting for morning coffee, evening cocktails, or year-round gatherings.
Located just minutes from Dripping Springs' top-rated schools, shopping, and dining, 279 Rugged Earth Dr offers a rare opportunity to enjoy refined Hill Country living with modern upgrades and no HOA restrictions.
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- Bedrooms
- 4
- Baths
- 3
- House Size
- 3,323 sqft
- Year Built
- 2005
- Lot Size
- 0.78 ac
- School District
- Dripping Springs ISD
Location
Market Insights
In the last 30 days, homes for sale in 78737, Austin, TX were on the market for a median of 67 days and 5.88% of homes sold above list price.
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Start TourInterior Information
- appliances
- Cooktop
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Down Draft
- Gas Cooktop
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Other
- Central Air
- features
- See Remarks
- Bookcases
- Built-in Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Coffered Ceiling(s)
- High Ceilings
- Crown Molding
- Double Vanity
- Kitchen Island
- Open Floorplan
- Pantry
- Recessed Lighting
- Smart Home
- Soaking Tub
- Storage
- Walk-in Closet(s)
- Wired For Data
- Wired For Sound
- Master Downstairs
- fireplace
- See Remarks
- Living Room
- flooring
- Tile
- Wood
- heating
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- Central
- laundry features
- Laundry Room
- Main Level
- See Remarks
- In Hall
- view
- See Remarks
- Neighborhood
- Trees/woods
- window features
- Double Pane Windows
- Energy Star Qualified Windows
- Low Emissivity Windows
Exterior Information
- features
- Outdoor Grill
- Private Yard
- fence
- See Remarks
- Back Yard
- patio and porch
- Covered
- Porch
- pool
- None
- roof
- Shingle
Property Information
- construction
- Brick Veneer
- Stone Veneer
- foundation
- Slab
- lot
- Back Yard
- Front Yard
- Interior Lot
- other structures
- Outdoor Kitchen
- parking
- Attached
- Garage
- security features
- Smoke Detector(s)
- See Remarks
- Fire Alarm
- Security System Owned
- sewer
- Septic Tank
- subdivision name
- Blue Sky Ranch
- utilities
- Electricity Connected
- Water Connected
- water source
- See Remarks
- Listed By Chad Mize
- (512) 587-3523
- Compass RE Texas, LLC
- (512) 575-3644
- MLS 4813672
Tax History
Date | Property Tax | Land | Additions | Tax Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,618 (-3.7%) | $70,800 | $932,930 | $1,003,730 (-33%) |
| 2023 | $23,485 (0%) | $283,200 | $1,214,640 | $1,497,840 (+8.8%) |
| 2022 | $23,485 (+115.3%) | $240,000 | $1,136,910 | $1,376,910 (+121%) |
| 2021 | $10,910 | $56,250 | $566,920 | $623,170 |
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Estimated Monthly Cost
$8,929
30 year fixed·6.9% interest rate
- Principal & Interest
- $6,744
- Property Taxes
- $1,885
- Home Insurance
- $300
- HOA Fees
- $0
*All calculations are estimates and provided for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may vary.
