A rare piece of the Texas Hill Country, where the land tells a story. Tucked away on 10.6 breathtaking acres in Dripping Springs, 1970 Martin Road is the kind of property that stays with you. Having been cherished and largely untouched by the market for decades, this private Hill Country retreat offers a remarkable blend of beauty, character and possibility. The topography is truly multidimensional, with elevated vistas that stretch across the landscape, rocky grottos and beautiful native cedars, live oaks, red oaks and Madrone trees woven throughout the property. From the higher points, watch the hawks effortlessly catch the thermals as they ride the Hill Country winds. It is quiet here. Peaceful. Private. And yet, you are still conveniently close to the heart of Dripping Springs. A rustic cabin with a wraparound deck takes advantage of the incredible views and offers a wonderful starting point for creating something uniquely your own. The property already has the essential improvements in place including a private water well, septic tank and electricity, while offering the freedom of no HOA and no deed restrictions. Located outside the Dripping Springs ETJ, this is an increasingly rare opportunity to own a substantial piece of Hill Country land where privacy, nature, views and possibility come together. Whether you envision a peaceful retreat, a homestead, or a place to build upon the existing character of the land, 1970 Martin Road invites you to slow down, look around and imagine what could be. Be sure to watch the video!
Active
$880,000
1970 Martin Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
1beds
918sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1988
10.66 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$959/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private hill country retreatRocky grottos
- 21 days
- 290
- 5
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Rachael V Peterson (512) 295-7653,
Aston & Associates (512) 295-7653
Source: Unlock MLS,MLS#: 8614207
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- None
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Electric Oven, Free-Standing Refrigerator
Features
- See Remarks
- Flooring: Carpet
- Windows: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 918 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch, Wrap Around
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: See Remarks, Canyon, Hill Country, Panoramic, Skyline, Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 10.66 Acres
- Features: Flag Lot, Irregular Lot, Native Plants, Private, Sloped Down, Sloped Up, Steep Slope, Trees-Heavy, Many Trees, Views
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 1007480012000004
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier, Raised
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1988
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Propane, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: martin survey ab 351 j'oconnell
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Dripping Springs
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $959/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $295,815
- Annual tax amount: $5,009
- Date on market: 10/8/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $880,000$959/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,175 -9.8% | $295,815 -28.8% |
| 2024 | $4,627 -24.3% | $415,690 -14% |
| 2023 | $6,116 -14.3% | $483,510 +15.5% |
| 2022 | $7,137 +65.1% | $418,470 +68.9% |
| 2021 | $4,324 +48.5% | $247,790 +14.7% |
| 2020 | $2,912 +0.6% | $216,018 +10% |
| 2019 | $2,895 +1% | $196,380 +7% |
| 2018 | $2,866 +0.3% | $183,540 +5.4% |
| 2017 | $2,857 -9.3% | $174,140 -1.3% |
| 2016 | $3,149 +1.9% | $176,360 +8.5% |
| 2015 | $3,092 | $162,470 +10% |
| 2014 | $3,092 | $147,700 +4% |
| 2013 | -- | $142,060 |
| 2012 | -- | $142,060 |
| 2011 | -- | $142,060 |
| 2010 | -- | $142,060 -5.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $150,150 +14.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $131,370 +0.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $130,660 +9% |
| 2003 | -- | $119,830 |
| 2002 | -- | $119,830 +6.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $112,770 +5.2% |
| 2000 | -- | $107,210 |
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Neighborhood: 78620
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Walnut Springs
- Middle: Dripping Springs Middle
- High: Dripping Springs
- District: Dripping Springs ISD
Source: Unlock MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






