DS is a significant upgrade comparing it to Cedar Park, Round Rock, Georgetown, Leander, etc. The prices though are quite high and I agree with your statement that it has an exclusivity element to it. One downside that is worth mentioning is that the area lacks good restaurants and entertainment if that’s something of high value.
Having lived in Dripping Springs over 20 years, I will confirm that this video is accurate. Of course, you can't cover everything you need to know in 10 minutes, but you did bring up good points that not everyone thinks about before moving. Good job!
Was just there Yesterday! I absolutely love driving on 71.. and helpfull tip from a San Antonian... Traffick is wayyy worse in San Antonio than it is in Austin. The vast difference I noticed is the amount of Angry Drivers in SA apposed to Happy ppl in Austin just trying to get to there Happy destination lmao 🤣
I love this channel. Frank, you are an eloquent knowledgeable presenter. I lived at the Seaholm Residences and the freight train did me in…otherworldly noise 24/7😢
This is a helpful video but I disagree on a few parts. I've lived in all areas of Austin (downtown, Circle c, '04, and far east) and bought in North Drip for its reliable and improving commutes over the long term. A lot of people make the mistake of buying far north / south / east but don't take into account that more development will eventually come, and that even the largest highway projects don't fix commutes so long as there is cheap flat land at their edges (see: Houston and Dallas). Such is the case for nearly all points east, south and north of Austin. Spare Spicewood and far West Drip, there aren't too many places left to add significant development in Drip. Thanks to conservation efforts, the 2000s build out around Lakeway, and generally difficult terrain, most of the area is already built out with large homes or protected ranches. There's already around 24 east-west highway lanes between 620 and 290, meaning commuters have endless uncrowded options for reliable routes. The only area where that isn't true is Oak Hill and once you get into ATX. With the Oak Hill Project and 620, 71 and 290 widening, existing bottlenecks will be reduced and commutes should plummet as much as 15 minutes starting in 2026. I own near Treaty Oak and expect to soon have a one stop light, 30-35 minute rush hour commute to downtown. That's 25 miles outside the city but just 10 minutes more than rush commutes from Slaughter, Leander or Tesla. Those areas have noise, small lots, feel cookie-cutter, and have high taxes, we have silence, large lots, low restrictions and 1.3%. The same goes for entertainment and dining, which is set to see a boost with a new concert venue in Bee Cave and another potential option along Fitz. There is also the final build out of Spanish Oaks, which will add significantly to restaurants and walkable retail. As for water, I'd argue the only people with an upper hand are the ones that dug wells in downtown. Everyone else pulls from the same Colorado River and is subject to the same restrictions as others. Homes in Austin have no more priority to the water than those in Dripping Springs, Bastrop, or points elsewhere in the system. The fact you're right on is that water is less plentiful in Drip, but IMO that only serves to further support property value, as even less of the area is able to be developed. Supply and demand. The thing I dislike about Drip is the double edge of their small town charm, which avoided planning for growth and is now paying the price. Right leaning politics out there can be as bad as the left liberal extremes of E.Austin, with one of the literal authors of January 6th still running the distillery at One Shot. Upside - definitely nobody smashing in your car window at night. The biggest risk to your car is a deer. Also - there is zero reason the land north of the historic the town center shouldn't already be walkable retail area like they have in Bee Cave. There is even less reason they shouldn't already have permits secured for their waste water needs for the neighborhoods that surround it. These things will be corrected in time, but they are also delaying Drip from being all it can be today. The upside for a house hunter in 2024? Between the highway projects, constrained areas for development, upcoming high schools, and remaining potential for the town center, I think there's a great case for Drip's 3-8 year ROI to outperform the urban core. At that point maybe 35 will be almost done, the next plan to create a train plan complete, and the tables will turn again back towards my beloved ATX. What do y'all think?
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DS is a significant upgrade comparing it to Cedar Park, Round Rock, Georgetown, Leander, etc. The prices though are quite high and I agree with your statement that it has an exclusivity element to it. One downside that is worth mentioning is that the area lacks good restaurants and entertainment if that’s something of high value.
Having lived in Dripping Springs over 20 years, I will confirm that this video is accurate. Of course, you can't cover everything you need to know in 10 minutes, but you did bring up good points that not everyone thinks about before moving. Good job!
My Grandfather grew up there 1920's thru 1940's. Can't even how much different it was then.
Was just there Yesterday! I absolutely love driving on 71.. and helpfull tip from a San Antonian... Traffick is wayyy worse in San Antonio than it is in Austin. The vast difference I noticed is the amount of Angry Drivers in SA apposed to Happy ppl in Austin just trying to get to there Happy destination lmao 🤣
Hwy 71 is no closer than 13 miles from Dripping Springs. Although, I will admit that Hwy 71 is a beautiful drive.
@@danacollins7594 yes you are right. I was coming from Bee Cave Area that day. I'm just Soo excited. Still getting to know everything about Austin.
I am a resident. Biggest drawbacks are lack of restaurants, entertainment, etc.
I love this channel. Frank, you are an eloquent knowledgeable presenter. I lived at the Seaholm Residences and the freight train did me in…otherworldly noise 24/7😢
Irrelevant. Seaholm Residences are nowhere near Dripping Springs. In fact, there are no train tracks in Dripping Springs either.
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This is a helpful video but I disagree on a few parts.
I've lived in all areas of Austin (downtown, Circle c, '04, and far east) and bought in North Drip for its reliable and improving commutes over the long term. A lot of people make the mistake of buying far north / south / east but don't take into account that more development will eventually come, and that even the largest highway projects don't fix commutes so long as there is cheap flat land at their edges (see: Houston and Dallas). Such is the case for nearly all points east, south and north of Austin.
Spare Spicewood and far West Drip, there aren't too many places left to add significant development in Drip. Thanks to conservation efforts, the 2000s build out around Lakeway, and generally difficult terrain, most of the area is already built out with large homes or protected ranches. There's already around 24 east-west highway lanes between 620 and 290, meaning commuters have endless uncrowded options for reliable routes. The only area where that isn't true is Oak Hill and once you get into ATX.
With the Oak Hill Project and 620, 71 and 290 widening, existing bottlenecks will be reduced and commutes should plummet as much as 15 minutes starting in 2026.
I own near Treaty Oak and expect to soon have a one stop light, 30-35 minute rush hour commute to downtown. That's 25 miles outside the city but just 10 minutes more than rush commutes from Slaughter, Leander or Tesla. Those areas have noise, small lots, feel cookie-cutter, and have high taxes, we have silence, large lots, low restrictions and 1.3%.
The same goes for entertainment and dining, which is set to see a boost with a new concert venue in Bee Cave and another potential option along Fitz. There is also the final build out of Spanish Oaks, which will add significantly to restaurants and walkable retail.
As for water, I'd argue the only people with an upper hand are the ones that dug wells in downtown. Everyone else pulls from the same Colorado River and is subject to the same restrictions as others. Homes in Austin have no more priority to the water than those in Dripping Springs, Bastrop, or points elsewhere in the system.
The fact you're right on is that water is less plentiful in Drip, but IMO that only serves to further support property value, as even less of the area is able to be developed. Supply and demand.
The thing I dislike about Drip is the double edge of their small town charm, which avoided planning for growth and is now paying the price.
Right leaning politics out there can be as bad as the left liberal extremes of E.Austin, with one of the literal authors of January 6th still running the distillery at One Shot. Upside - definitely nobody smashing in your car window at night. The biggest risk to your car is a deer.
Also - there is zero reason the land north of the historic the town center shouldn't already be walkable retail area like they have in Bee Cave. There is even less reason they shouldn't already have permits secured for their waste water needs for the neighborhoods that surround it.
These things will be corrected in time, but they are also delaying Drip from being all it can be today.
The upside for a house hunter in 2024?
Between the highway projects, constrained areas for development, upcoming high schools, and remaining potential for the town center, I think there's a great case for Drip's 3-8 year ROI to outperform the urban core.
At that point maybe 35 will be almost done, the next plan to create a train plan complete, and the tables will turn again back towards my beloved ATX.
What do y'all think?
ITS great not much food tho the most you get is like homespun Flores and barbecue lots…
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