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We use cookies to enhance your experience. [Learn more](/privacy-policy) AcceptRejectCustomize [![Nook Realty](/__l5e/assets-v1/2100afb9-db3e-4a2b-b60e-6087199d0ab7/nook-logo.png)](/) About [Communities](/neighborhood) Buy with us Buyer's guide [Mortgage](/mortgage) Sell with us Contact us Get in Touch ![Howard Ranch](/__l5e/assets-v1/e26f72ac-6f19-4063-a0c8-77b800f8604f/community-circle-c.jpg) Driftwood, TX # Howard Ranch Historic-inspired estates on a 240-acre gated ranch. [Search Homes For Sale](/search) See today's builder incentives A gated 240-acre Driftwood community of approximately 125 custom homes inspired by historic Texas farm and ranch architecture, located along Ranch Road 12. Howard Ranch is a master-planned, gated community on roughly 240 acres along RR 12, about 1.5 miles south of Dripping Springs. The community is built around historically inspired architecture — Queen Anne, Folk Victorian, Colonial, Craftsman, and Georgian-influenced farm and ranch homes. Onsite features include Twisted X Brewery and large estate lots that preserve the Hill Country setting, with a 4-acre community lake planned as a future amenity. Why people love it - Gated 240-acre community of ~125 custom homes - Queen Anne, Folk Victorian, Colonial, Craftsman & Georgian guidelines - Twisted X Brewery located within the community - Frontage along Ranch Road 12 south of Dripping Springs Market note Howard Ranch homes are predominantly custom builds on large lots, typically transacting in the seven figures depending on acreage and finishes. Quick facts Location Driftwood, TX 78619 (RR 12) Community size ~240 acres, ~125 homes Access Gated School district Dripping Springs ISD Price point $1.2M – $3M+ Predominantly custom on large lots. Values driven by acreage, architecture, and finish level; most transactions are seven figures. Builders - Custom architectural-guideline builders (Queen Anne, Folk Victorian, Colonial, Craftsman, Georgian styles) Incentives, rate buydowns, and quick-move-in pricing change weekly. Request the current builder offers for Howard Ranch. See today's builder incentives Lifestyle Slower, historic, and intentional. Neighbors gather at Twisted X Brewery on-site, kids grow up on wide-open lots, and the architecture reads like a Texas farmhouse village. A rare option for buyers who want gated acreage with a real architectural point of view. Historic architecture Gated acreage Character-driven Slow + intentional Around the community ## Amenities & setting Real neighborhood photography is being added — image slots reserved ![Gated ranch-style entry](/__l5e/assets-v1/e26f72ac-6f19-4063-a0c8-77b800f8604f/community-circle-c.jpg)Photo pending Gated ranch-style entry ![Twisted X Brewery on-site](/__l5e/assets-v1/e26f72ac-6f19-4063-a0c8-77b800f8604f/community-circle-c.jpg)Photo pending Twisted X Brewery on-site ![Planned 4-acre community lake](/__l5e/assets-v1/e26f72ac-6f19-4063-a0c8-77b800f8604f/community-circle-c.jpg)Photo pending Planned 4-acre community lake ![Custom historically-styled homes](/__l5e/assets-v1/e26f72ac-6f19-4063-a0c8-77b800f8604f/community-circle-c.jpg)Photo pending Custom historically-styled homes What you get Gated entry Planned 4-acre community lake Twisted X Brewery on-site Architectural guidelines for historic-style builds Schools - Walnut Springs Elementary Dripping Springs ISD Elementary - Dripping Springs Middle School Dripping Springs ISD Middle - Dripping Springs High School Dripping Springs ISD High School district map ## Zoned schools at a glance District boundary Schematic — verify actual boundary by street address School district - Dripping Springs ISD Walnut Springs Elementary, Dripping Springs Middle, Dripping Springs High. [Verify by address](https://www.dsisdtx.us/) Homes for sale ## Live listings in Howard Ranch Jennifer's team monitors Howard Ranch daily. Send us your criteria and we'll respond with a curated, private list of available homes — including coming-soon and off-market opportunities sourced directly from the MLS. All property information is provided by Nook Realty, operating under Sprout Realty ERA Powered, a licensed Texas real estate brokerage. Data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. [Request a private list](/contact)[Start a custom search](/search/advanced) Working on relocation? Jennifer's team monitors Howard Ranch daily, including coming-soon and off-market opportunities. 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