Level lot located at the top of a hill for maximum breeze and view yet easy build. Dark skies at night in this area, ensure the beautiful star filled view. Prime lot in Northridge is priced right and ready to help you achieve your Hill Country Dream in this gated community. Currently NO HOA in place. Deed restrictions and HOA docs attached to this listing was what was in place when the sellers purchased this lot.
Bring your own builder!! Beautiful flat homesite located approx. 30 minutes to downtown Austin and 10 minutes from Dripping Springs, Tx off scenic Fitzhugh Rd, this small Luxury gated cul-de-sac community, (Blue Horse Ranch) feeds to the exemplary Dripping Springs ISD. Design your dream home with the Architect of your choice on this serene home site in the Texas hill country. Views off the back and throughout the neighborhood. Grandfathered to allow a private well on each lot or rainwater collection system. ALL OFFERS CONSIDERED!
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Feb 12, 2022
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Aug 9, 2021
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,309 (+4.6%)
$141,190
2024
$2,208 (+3.6%)
$141,190
2023
$2,132 (+4.5%)
$141,190
2022
$2,041 (+7.8%)
$119,650
2021
$1,892 (+168.0%)
$104,700
2020
$706 (−4.6%)
$37,740
2019
$740
$37,740
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Lot size
1.53 Acres
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Style
Vacant Land
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Hays County
APN
R163817
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Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
6/10 Fire Factor
8% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 24 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
69% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Dripping Springs, TX • 78620
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Sun exposure
100/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 485 Vail River Rd
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Nearby homes have recently listed between $155,000 and $650,000.
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