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Property Description
Hill 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. Designed to live like a single-story home, the thoughtful layout places the primary suite, all secondary bedrooms, and a dedicated home office on the main level, creating effortless everyday living without the need for stairs. From the welcoming front porch to the elegant French doors, every detail invites you to relax and enjoy. The spacious 3,344 sq ft floor plan features multiple living and dining areas, along with an open-concept kitchen showcasing upgraded tile and countertops, rich cabinetry, and a large center island ideal for entertaining. Oversized windows flood the home with natural light and create a seamless connection to the covered patio, outdoor kitchen, and expansive backyard. Upstairs, a large bonus room with vaulted ceilings sits privately above the 3-car garage-perfect as a game room, media space, guest retreat, or optional fourth bedroom-while the home's primary living spaces remain conveniently on the main floor. The backyard offers exceptional privacy with no neighbors behind, allowing you to fully enjoy the mature trees, open skies, and peaceful Hill Country setting. Centered around a cozy fire pit and complemented by a covered patio and outdoor kitchen, the outdoor living space is ideal for morning coffee, evening cocktails, or year-round gatherings. No HOA. This home has been meticulously maintained with thoughtful upgrades, 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, tile, and refinished cabinets Two new TRANE HVAC units with full ductwork replacement (2023) Kinetico Water System (2023) Tankless water heater (2022)
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 279 Rugged Earth Dr
General
- Price: $1,238,895
- Taxes: $15,699 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Austin_MLS
- MLS ID: 7668490
- Updated: 3/27/2026
- Added to Site: 30 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Bookcases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Coffered Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Double Vanity, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Multiple Living Areas, Multiple Dining Areas, Main Level Primary, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, See Remarks, Storage, Smart Home, Soaking Tub, Wired for Data
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, See Remarks
- Appliances: Cooktop, Down Draft, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Oven, Refrigerator, Range Hood, See Remarks, Water Purifier
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Main: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: In Hall, Main Level, Laundry Room, See Remarks, Washer Hookup
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: See Remarks
- Security/Safety: Security System Owned, Fire Alarm, See Remarks
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Outdoor Grill, Private Yard
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Porch
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Covered Spaces: 3
- Total Spaces: 6
- Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: HD
- County: Hays
- Subdivision: Blue Sky Ranch
- Driving Directions: Head east on US-290 E toward Polo Club Dr, Turn right onto Sawyer Ranch Rd, Turn left onto Rugged Earth Dr, Property will be on the left.
- Direction Faces: South
School Information
- Elem School District: Dripping Springs ISD
- Midd School District: Dripping Springs ISD
- High School District: Dripping Springs ISD
- Elementary School: Sycamore Springs
- Middle School: Sycamore Springs
- High School: Dripping Springs
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, See Remarks
- Heating Type: Central, See Remarks
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: See Remarks
- Utility Description: Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: Brick Veneer, Stone Veneer
- Roof: Shingle
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Low-Emissivity Windows
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 3,323
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Living Area: 3,323 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2005
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Property Condition: Resale
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Outdoor Kitchen, See Remarks
Lot Features
- Property View: Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.78
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 33,976.8
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Interior Lot
- Fencing (Description): Back Yard, See Remarks
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: See Remarks
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $1,003,730
- Tax Amount: $15,699.04
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, See Remarks, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Documents Avail.: See Remarks
- Legal Description: BLUE SKY RANCH, LOT 4, ACRES 0.78
- Disclosures/Reports: See Remarks
- Property ID: 1106460000004004
- Lot Number: 4
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Schools
Schools serving 279 Rugged Earth Dr
School District:Dripping Springs Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Rooster Springs Elementary School 1001 Belterra Drive, Austin, TX 78737 | PK-5 | 0.8 mi |
Sycamore Springs Middle 14451 Sawyer Ranch Road, Austin, TX 78737 | 6-8 | 1.2 mi |
Dripping Springs High School 940 W Hwy 290, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 | 9-12 | 6.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 279 Rugged Earth Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/27/2026
Price Reduced
$1,238,895
-0.01%
MLS
3/19/2026
Price Reduced
$1,238,995
—
MLS
3/05/2026
Listed
$1,239,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 279 Rugged Earth Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$15,699
-31%
$985,460
-2%
2023
$22,618
-4%
$1,003,730
-33%
2022
$23,485
—
$1,497,840
9%
2022
$23,485
115%
$1,376,910
121%
2021
$10,910
4%
$623,170
8%
2020
$10,484
-9%
$579,520
-2%
2019
$11,569
1%
$590,080
6%
2018
$11,483
2%
$556,850
3%
2017
$11,253
5%
$542,650
6%
2016
$10,686
5%
$511,430
5%
2015
$10,163
5%
$485,880
1%
2013
$9,640
—
$482,300
3%
2013
$9,640
—
$467,350
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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279 Rugged Earth Drive, Austin, TX 78737 (MLS# 7668490) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 279 Rugged Earth Drive is currently listed for $1,238,895 and was received on March 05, 2026. Want to learn more about 279 Rugged Earth Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Austin? You can browse all Austin real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

