279 Rugged Earth Dr

3,344 Sq. Ft.
$164 / Sq. Ft.
3,344
Sq. Ft.
$164
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Come home to the beautiful Texas Hill Country on roughly 3/4 of an acre. Home is a single story w/ a large bonus room over the spacious 3 car garage. Granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, built in refrigerator, custom cabinets and a large island accent the kitchen. The house is accented in rustic wood and beams for an authentic Texas feel. The master suite greets you with a large walk-in closet and garden tub. Also note, the low tax rate at ~2.1% and NO HOA. Sprinkler Sys:YesCome home to the beautiful Texas Hill Country on roughly 3/4 of an acre. Home is a single story w/ a large bonus room over the spacious 3 car garage. Granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, built in refrigerator, custom cabinets and a large island accent the kitchen. The house is accented in rustic wood and beams for an authentic Texas feel. The master suite greets you with a large walk-in closet and garden tub. Also note, the low tax rate at ~2.1% and NO HOA. Sprinkler Sys:Yes
  1. Listed by Matthew Shaw • TREC #0494926 • One Austin Realty
    P: (512)-922-1787 C: (512)-922-1787 MattShaw@OneAustinRealty.com

Property Details for 279 Rugged Earth Drive

Subdivision Name
Blue Sky Ranch
Waterfront
No
Waterfront Description
None
Water Access Description
Public, Municipal Utility District, See Remarks
View
Meadow, Trees/Woods
View YN
Yes
Furnished
Unfurnished
Pets Allowed
No
LISTING UPDATED: 01/11/2022 12:35 PM

Property Details for 279 Rugged Earth Drive

StatusClosed
MLS #5076983
Days on Market42
Taxes$10,698 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2005
Lot Size0.78 AC / 33,976 SF
CountyHays County

Location

Listing Courtesy of One Austin Realty, Matthew Shaw, TREC #0494926

Sold By Weichert-Barton Harris & CO, Lili Guzman, TREC #0665446

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Building Information for 279 Rugged Earth Drive

Stories1Year Built2005Building Size-Lot Size0.78 AC / 33,976 SF

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Property Information for 279 Rugged Earth Drive

General Information
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Faces Side
  • Garage: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 3
Interior
  • Interior Features: Bookcases, Built-in Features, Crown Molding, Separate Formal Dining Room, French Doors Atrium Doors, Multiple Living Areas, Multiple Dining Areas, Main Level Master, Pantry, Track Lighting
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Appliances: BuiltInOven, Dishwasher, GasCooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Laundry Features: LaundryRoom
  • Restrictions: DeedRestrictions, ZoningRestrictions
Exterior
  • Exterior Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Masonry, Stone Veneer
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: None
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Wire
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Community Features: None
Property Information
Lot Information
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers Automatic
  • Horse: No
Location Information
  • Building Area Total: 3,344.00
Utilities
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Available
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Workshop
Room 2
  • Room Type: BonusRoom
Room 3
  • Room Type: Office
Room 4
  • Room Type: PrimaryBathroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: DoubleVanity, GardenTubRomanTub, SeparateShower
Room 5
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: WalkInClosets
Room 6
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 7
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Features: BreakfastArea, GraniteCounters, KitchenIsland
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 2
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 3
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 4
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 5
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 6
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 7
  • Permission: IDX
Financial Information
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Tax Rate: 2.09%
Showing Information
Showing Information
  • Security Features: None
  • Directions: South on Sawyer Ranch Road from 290. First left on to Rugged Earth Drive. Home will be on your left.

Property History for 279 Rugged Earth Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Dec 2, 2025

Withdrawn

ACTRIS #4813672

$1,264,985
Nov 30, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

ACTRIS #4813672

$1,264,985
Oct 30, 2025

Price Change

ACTRIS #4813672

$1,264,990
Oct 9, 2025

Price Change

ACTRIS #4813672

$1,264,995
Oct 3, 2025

Price Change

ACTRIS #4813672

$1,265,000
Sep 19, 2025

Price Change

ACTRIS #4813672

$1,279,995
Sep 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #4813672

Sep 9, 2025

Price Change

ACTRIS #4813672

$1,279,999
Sep 4, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

ACTRIS #4813672

$1,298,999
Sep 4, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

ACTRIS #4813672

$1,279,999
Aug 21, 2025

Price Change

ACTRIS #4813672

$1,298,999
Jul 30, 2025

Price Change

ACTRIS #4813672

$1,299,000
Jul 25, 2025

Price Change

ACTRIS #4813672

$1,319,000
Jul 18, 2025

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #4813672

$1,325,000
Jun 14, 2021

Sold

ACTRIS #6488293

May 4, 2021

Pending

ACTRIS #6488293

Apr 26, 2021

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #6488293

$1,200,000
Apr 24, 2017

Sold

ACTRIS #5076983

Feb 15, 2017

Pending

ACTRIS #5076983

$550,000
Jan 5, 2017

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #5076983

$550,000
Dec 14, 2016

Expired

ACTRIS #4198015

$587,700
Nov 11, 2016

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #4198015

$596,800
Sep 10, 2005

Sold

ACTRIS #5256256

Aug 19, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #244745978

Aug 17, 2005

Pending

ACTRIS #5256256

$439,000
Jul 19, 2005

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #5256256

$439,000
Jul 18, 2005

Withdrawn

ACTRIS #4272437

$424,000
Oct 19, 2004

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #4272437

$355,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
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

Sold

ACTRIS #5076983

02/15/2017

Pending

ACTRIS #5076983

$550,000
01/05/2017

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #5076983

$550,000
12/14/2016

Expired

ACTRIS #4198015

$587,700
11/11/2016

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #4198015

$596,800
09/10/2005

Sold

ACTRIS #5256256

08/19/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #244745978

08/17/2005

Pending

ACTRIS #5256256

$439,000
07/19/2005

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #5256256

$439,000
07/18/2005

Withdrawn

ACTRIS #4272437

$424,000
10/19/2004

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #4272437

$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

Taxable ValueLand$70,800Additions$914,660Total$985,460
Tax Record2024$15,699 ($1,308 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,323 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,323 SqFtStories2Lot Size33,977 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2005CountyHAYSAPNR104744Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 279 Rugged Earth Drive

This home is within Dripping Springs Independent School District.
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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Listing Courtesy of One Austin Realty, Matthew Shaw, TREC #0494926

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