Nearby Heart of Austin Homes featured neighborhoods include ...
 Alta Mira ♦ Belterra ♦ Circle C Ranch ♦ Circle C West ♦ Fairway Estates, Enclave Estates, Enclave (Circle C West) ♦ Highpointe ♦ La Ventana ♦ Ledge Stone ♦ Loma Vista ♦ Meridian ♦ Muirfield ♦ Rim Rock ♦ Sawyer Ranch ♦ The Hills of Texas
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Rim Rock Driftwood-Austin Subdivision ♦ Location
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Zip Code: Driftwood, TX 78619
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Austin MLS Area: HD (Hays County, Dripping Springs, Driftwood, etc.)
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Neighborhood Location: Rim Rock is located southwest of Austin on FM-1826 (also known as Camp Ben McCullough Road) about four miles from Driftwood. It is about 19 miles from Downtown Austin. From Austin, travel Mopac and SH-45 to FM-1826, turn left and go 5-6 miles. From US-290, turn left on FM-1826 about a mile past the Oak Hill "Y". Travel about 9 miles to the first Rimrock entrance at Ador Canyon Pass, which leads into the original section of Rim Rock. Continue on FM-1826 to the newer sections of Rimrock. The second entrance is at Shelf Rock Road. A third section (entry is Towering Cedar Drive) is being developed.
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More Rim Rock Info: Scroll down this page to learn more about the Rim Rock Subdivision.
Homes for Sale ♦ Rim Rock Driftwood-Southwest Austin
The current MLS listings of homes for sale in Rim Rock are displayed below. If you see a home that interests you or want to set up a NO Sales Pressure appointment to see homes in Rim Rock, please give me a call at (512) 913-1557.
Rim Rock Driftwood-Austin ♦ Real Estate Market Activity ♦ 2007-2011
Home sale activity in Rim Rock subdivision are summarized in the table that follows. Not all homes in this relatively new residential development are reflected in the data, since some of the homes built by major and custom builders are not listed for sale in the Austin MLS.
RIM ROCK Austin-Driftwood ♦ Real Estate Market Data ♦ 2007-2011
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Year
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# of Homes Sold
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Median Sales Price
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Avg. Sales Price
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Sales Price Range
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Avg. Days on Mkt.
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Age of Homes Sold
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Sq. Ft. of Homes Sold
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2007
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11
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$479,500
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$491,507
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$380,000-$625,000
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123
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2006 to 2007
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2,580 to 4,636
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2008
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23
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$424,990
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$437,811
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$327,990-$620,000
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113
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2006 to 2008
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2,760 to 4,230
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2009 |
24 |
$400,000 |
$411,811 |
$295,000-$632,500 |
128 |
2006 to 2009 |
2,525 to 4,900 |
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2010 |
12 |
$387,450 |
$390,386 |
$340,000-$464,350 |
138 |
2006 to 2010 |
2,608 to 4,884 |
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2011 |
23 |
$358,799 |
$375,925 |
$296,000-$523,000 |
143 |
2006 to 2011 |
2,702 to 4,246 |
Rim Rock real estate market data from the Austin Board of Realtors, 1/1/07-12/31/11.
Rim Rock Neighborhood ♦ Features
Rim Rock's "Away-from-it-all" Soutwest Austin Location
 Rim Rock is designed to provide homeowners with the peaceful experience of living out in the Central Texas Hill Country. It is located just 19 miles from Downtown Austin via FM-1826. From Rim Rock, you can get to all things Austin and Central Texas with little trouble (depending on traffic, of course!). Rim Rock is a nice alternative for families who want to live in the county, but on larger lots than are available in subdivisions like Belterra, Highpointe and Meridian (neighborhood links at the top of the page.).
Rim Rock ♦ Builders, Homes and Homesites
In Rim Rock, there are three key options for potential homeowners: (1) Purchase a lot in the original section and choose your custom builder. (2) Purchase an inventory or to-be-built home from either of the two major builders in the newer sections of Rim Rock. (3) Buy a home that is on the resale market.
All Rim Rock homes are built on lots a minimum of 1 acre in size. The largest lot available in the original section in April 2009 was just over 3 acres. Some lots have Hill Country views and back up to green areas.
 As can be seen in the table above, homes in Rimrock come in a wide range of sizes: from 2,580 sq. ft. to over 4,600 sq. ft. Prices also vary widely.
In addition to several custom home builders, four major home builders are currently or soon to be building in Rim Rock.
Mercedes Homes opened a new model home in April 2011 in the original section of Rim Rock. The company offers feature-packed homes in sizes ranging from 2,896 sq. ft. up to 4,241 sq. ft. Base prices for the 9 floor plans begin at just over $300k, stretch to almost $420k.
Village Builders (Lennar Homes) is offering a number of home models in Rim Rock. These 1- and 2-story homes are packed with standard features designed to enhance your quality of life. Base prices in April 2011 ranged from the $320's to around $400k. The homes range in size from 2702 sq. ft. to 3946 sq. ft.
Scott Felder Homes began building homes in Rim Rock in 2011.
In early 2012, Gehan Homes is completing a model home and is beginning to build new homes in Rim Rock.
A number of elevation and upgrade options are offered by these builders.
Rim Rock Area Features
Residents of Rim Rock live just a short drive from Southwest Austin and all it offers. Shopping venues include The Shops at Arbor Trails (Costco), Escarpment Village (Circle C Ranch, HEB grocery store), and the Sam's Club & WalMart Super Center developments at Mopac and US-290/71.
The community is also near the Grey Rock and Plum Creek Golf Courses, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, the Veloway, Hamilton Pool and other outdoor attractions.
Rim Rock Taxes and Utilities
Tax rates in Rim Rock, like those in many outlying residential developments, are higher than in Austin, for example. Why? Though there are no city taxes, the water service is provided through the Greenhawe WCID (water control and improvement district). Taxes from this WCID brought the total tax rate to near $3/$100 in property value in 2010. Other tax entities include the school district and Hays County.
All of the homes in Rimrock have septic systems. Electricity is provided by Pedernales Electric.
Video Tour ♦ Rim Rock Subdivision
The movie below is aimed at giving you a visual introduction to the Southwest Austin & Driftwood Rim Rock subdivision. Click on the image to get started. Enjoy!
Rim Rock Subdivision ♦ Public Schools for Students
Rim Rock students learn the 3 R's and more at three schools of the Dripping Springs Independent School District. The school assignments for the 2011-2012 school year are:
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Elementary School: Walnut Springs (300 Sportsplex Drive ♦ Dripping Springs, Texas 78620 ♦ 512/858-3800)
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Middle School: Dripping Springs (940 Highway 290 West ♦ Dripping Springs, TX 78620 ♦ 512/858-3400)
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High School: Dripping Springs (111 Tiger Lane ♦ Dripping Springs, TX 78620 ♦ 512/858-3100)
Since school attandance zones are redrawn occasionally, parents should verify which schools are assigned to the Rim Rock neighborhood with the Dripping Springs ISD.
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