279 Rugged Earth Dr
Description
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...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)
Listing Agent
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Property Details for 279 Rugged Earth Drive
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Property Details for 279 Rugged Earth Drive
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 7668490 |
| Days on Market | Listed Today |
| Taxes | $15,699 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.78 AC / 33,976 SF |
| County | Hays County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 3% |
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1Property Information for 279 Rugged Earth Drive
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Parking Total: 6
- Parking Features: Attached, Garage
- Garage: Yes
- Covered Spaces: 3
- Interior Features: Bookcases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Coffered Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Double Vanity, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Multiple Living Areas, Multiple Dining Areas, Main Level Master, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, See Remarks, Storage, Smart Home, Soaking Tub, Wired For Data
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Appliances: Cooktop, DownDraft, Dishwasher, GasCooktop, Disposal, Oven, Refrigerator, RangeHood, SeeRemarks, WaterPurifier
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Total: 1
- Fireplace Features: Living Room, See Remarks
- Laundry Features: InHall, MainLevel, LaundryRoom, SeeRemarks, WasherHookup
- Virtual Tour URL Branded: https://279ruggedearthdr.relahq.com
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://www.relahq.com/mls/234108716
- Restrictions: SeeRemarks
- Exterior Features: Outdoor Grill, Private Yard
- New Construction: No
- Construction Materials: Brick Veneer, Stone Veneer
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch
- Roof: Shingle
- Fencing: Back Yard, See Remarks
- Direction Faces: South
- Window Features: DoublePaneWindows, EnergyStarQualifiedWindows, LowEmissivityWindows
- Accessibility Features: See Remarks
- Community Features: See Remarks
- FEMA Flood Plain: No
- Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Interior Lot
- Horse: No
- Horse Amenities: None
- Cooling YN: Yes
- Cooling: Central Air, See Remarks
- Heating YN: Yes
- Heating: Central, See Remarks
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Utilities: Electricity Connected, Water Connected
- Green Energy Efficient: SeeRemarks
- Permission: IDX
- Association: No
- Tax Assessed Value: $1,003,730
- Additional Parcels: No
- Tax Year: 2024
- Tax Rate: 1.56%
- Security Features: Security System Owned, Fire Alarm, See Remarks
- 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.
Property History for 279 Rugged Earth Drive
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2026 | Listed (Active) ACTRIS #7668490 | $1,239,000 |
| 12/02/2025 | Withdrawn ACTRIS #4813672 | $1,264,985 |
| 11/30/2025 | Temporarily Off Market ACTRIS #4813672 | $1,264,985 |
| 10/30/2025 | Price Change ACTRIS #4813672 | $1,264,990 |
| 10/09/2025 | Price Change ACTRIS #4813672 | $1,264,995 |
| 10/03/2025 | Price Change ACTRIS #4813672 | $1,265,000 |
| 09/19/2025 | Price Change ACTRIS #4813672 | $1,279,995 |
| 09/10/2025 | Listed (Active) ACTRIS #4813672 | — |
| 09/09/2025 | Price Change ACTRIS #4813672 | $1,279,999 |
| 09/04/2025 | Temporarily Off Market ACTRIS #4813672 | $1,298,999 |
| 09/04/2025 | Temporarily Off Market ACTRIS #4813672 | $1,279,999 |
| 08/21/2025 | Price Change ACTRIS #4813672 | $1,298,999 |
| 07/30/2025 | Price Change ACTRIS #4813672 | $1,299,000 |
| 07/25/2025 | Price Change ACTRIS #4813672 | $1,319,000 |
| 07/18/2025 | Listed (Active) ACTRIS #4813672 | $1,325,000 |
| 06/14/2021 | Sold ACTRIS #6488293 | — |
| 05/04/2021 | Pending ACTRIS #6488293 | — |
| 04/26/2021 | Listed (Active) ACTRIS #6488293 | $1,200,000 |
| 04/24/2017 | — | |
| 02/15/2017 | $550,000 | |
| 01/05/2017 | $550,000 | |
| 12/14/2016 | $587,700 | |
| 11/11/2016 | $596,800 | |
| 09/10/2005 | — | |
| 08/19/2005 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #244745978 | — |
| 08/17/2005 | $439,000 | |
| 07/19/2005 | $439,000 | |
| 07/18/2005 | $424,000 | |
| 10/19/2004 | $355,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 279 Rugged Earth Drive
Schools near 279 Rugged Earth Drive
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | PK to 5 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Rooster Springs Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Sycamore Springs Middle Public6 to 8 | ||
Dripping Springs High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Cypress Springs Elementary School PublicPK to 5 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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