Set on a beautiful 1.7-acre wooded lot just off US-290, 1003 Pier Branch Road offers a quiet Hill Country setting with easy access to Dripping Springs dining, shopping, schools, and the Austin corridor. This two-story, 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home features 2,162 sq ft of comfortable living space, a move-in ready layout, and the opportunity to update finishes over time. Inside, the kitchen brings function and character together with granite countertops, an electric cooktop, built-in oven, and built-in microwave. The family room adds a welcoming gathering space with a fireplace and wet bar, creating an easy spot to relax, host, or enjoy the wooded setting after a day in town. The main living areas feel warm and relaxed, with room for everyday living, guests, hobbies, or working from home, while the two-story layout gives the home a practical separation of spaces. The primary suite includes a double vanity, separate garden tub, walk-in shower, and large walk-in closet, creating a private retreat with generous storage. Outdoors, mature trees, a huge covered porch, and a beautiful koi pond create a peaceful backdrop for morning coffee, evening breezes, and the natural feel of Texas Hill Country living. The acreage offers room to enjoy the outdoors without giving up convenience, with wooded views, open usable areas, and a setting that feels tucked away while still close to town. The property also includes an RV hookup, two-car garage, large carport, and storage shed, adding flexible space for vehicles, equipment, tools, and outdoor gear. Built in 1992, this Dripping Springs home blends acreage, privacy, useful improvements, and a strong location with quick access to US-290, downtown Dripping Springs, local wineries, breweries, parks, and west Austin destinations.
Sunset Canyon, located between Ranch Road 12 and Hamilton Pool Road, is a hill-country and acreage-style Dripping Springs neighborhood with limestone outcrops and winding, oak-lined roads. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the RR 12 corridor near the Dripping Springs Ranch Park entrance, where weekend traffic, trailhead energy, and small-town errands overlap. Homes lean toward custom builds and ranch-style properties set back from the road, with long driveways and dark-sky evenings. Daily rhythms track the terrain—creek crossings, low-water bridges, and big-sky views off the ridgelines. Community touchstones include Treaty Oak Distilling, Twisted X Brewing Company, and the Mercer Street Dance Hall in town. The setting feels rural while still tied to Dripping Springs’ café-and-market scene.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Stone countertops
Garden window(s)
Wet bar
Natural woodwork
Bedrooms
Multiple second-floor bedrooms with ceiling fans
Primary suite features double vanity, garden/soaking tub, solid surface counters and walk-in closet
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Jack-and-Jill bath
Soaking tub
Kitchen
Granite counters
Pantry
Built-in electric oven
Built-in electric range
Built-in range
Built-in oven
Cooktop
Electric cooktop
Self-cleaning oven
Dishwasher
Stainless steel appliances
Breakfast area
Laundry & utility
In-unit laundry room located on lower level
Flooring
Carpet
Tile
Wood
Heating & cooling
Central heating (electric)
Central air conditioning
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Private yard
Shed(s)
Many large trees
Property has a view
Home design
Two-story home
Resale property
Faces north
Slab foundation
Parking
Driveway
Garage
Two covered garage spaces
Six total parking spaces
Construction
Brick and wood siding construction
Composition/shingle roof
Built per public records
Utilities
Cable connected
Electricity connected
Phone available
Water connected (public)
Septic tank
HOA & community
Homeowners association (Sunset Canyon HOA) with $35 annual fee covering common area maintenance
Electricity and solar
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