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$1,499,000

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857 Ch••••• Bark Ln (Sign up for 50 free credits to unlock)Dripping Springs, TX 78620

3Beds

3Baths

3,093Sq Ft Living

650,394Sq Ft Lot

2001Year Built

Property Description

Welcome to Songbird Ranch, a beautiful 15 acre Hill Country retreat offering privacy, peaceful surroundings and a great Dripping Springs location. Tucked away at the end of a private road, this charming single story custom home is surrounded by majestic live oaks, rolling terrain and panoramic views. A large front porch welcomes you home, while the interiors showcase stunning custom woodwork, vaulted ceilings and Southwestern influences throughout. The thoughtfully designed floor plan features three spacious bedrooms, including an impressive primary suite with its own fireplace, generous ensuite bathroom and abundant closet space. A three car garage adds functionality and storage. The extended covered back porch offers the perfect setting for entertaining, morning coffee or enjoying the beautiful views and wildlife. The fully fenced and cross fenced acreage is predominantly level and usable, offering plenty of room for horses, hunting and recreation. Very light deed restrictions provide additional flexibility, including the ability to hunt on the property. The property benefits from a wildlife management tax valuation focused on native bird habitat, with established practices including birdhouses, feeders, rainwater collection, wildlife water sources and brush management. Additional features include a private well, rainwater system and generator hookup. Equestrian amenities include a two stall horse stable with tack room. The current owner boards horses on the property through a self care arrangement, where horse owners manage their own horses, providing an existing supplemental income opportunity for a future owner interested in continuing the operation. A natural wet weather creek adds to the property's charm. Located within the Dripping Springs Dark Sky community, Songbird Ranch offers spectacular stargazing and the tranquility of country living without sacrificing convenience. Enjoy easy access to downtown Dripping Springs, Bee Cave and Austin.

Property Facts & Features

Property Type: Single Family
Status: Active
Listed: Oct 19, 2026
Price per Sq Ft: $485/sqft
ZIP Code: 78620
Full Baths: 2
Half Baths: 1
Stories: 1
Garage: 3 spaces
Parking: Attached, Concrete, Driveway, Garage
Heating: Central
Cooling: Central Air
Construction: Masonry All Sides
Property Tax (2026): $9,827/yr
Assessed Value: $600,930
County: Hays
School District: Dripping Springs Independent School District

Estimated Value

$1,480,067Range $802,600 to $1,629,400

Automated estimate. Not an appraisal.

Features & Amenities

Bedrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms On Main Level: 3

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 2
1/2 Bathrooms: 1

Land Info

Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, Trees-Heavy, Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft), Many Trees
Lot Size Acres: 14.931
Lot Size Square Feet: 650394

Utilities

Sewer: Septic Tank
Electricity Available
Propane
Water Available
Water Source: Private, Well

Appliances

Dishwasher
Gas Cooktop
Microwave
Oven
Range
Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Laundry Features: Main Level

Home Features

View: Hill Country, Pasture, Trees/Woods

Interior Features

Bar
Bookcases
Breakfast Bar
Built-in Features
Ceiling Fan(s)
Beamed Ceilings
Ceiling-Vaulted
Chandelier
Granite Counters
Double Vanity
Kitchen Island
Open Floorplan
Recessed Lighting
Soaking Tub
Walk-In Closet(s)
Wet Bar
Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Tile, Wood
Window Features: Blinds, Skylight(s), Wood Frames

Garage and Parking

Covered Spaces: 3
Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Attached, Concrete, Driveway, Garage
Parking Total: 8

School Information

Elementary School: Walnut Springs
High School: Dripping Springs
High School District: Dripping Springs ISD
Middle School: Dripping Springs Middle
School District: Dripping Springs ISD

Heating and Cooling

Cooling Features: Central Air
Fireplace Features: Bedroom, Living Room
Heating Features: Central
Heating: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 2

Other Property Info

Annual Tax Amount: 9827
Source Listing Status: Active
Tax Exemptions: Agricultural
County: Hays
Directions: From RR12, West of Fitzhugh, Right on Oak Forest, Right on Cherry Bark.
Tax Year: 2026
Restrictions: Deed Restrictions
Area: HD
Source Neighborhood: Stanford Oaks Estates
Ownership Type: Fee-Simple
Parcel Number: 1182870000006004
Subdivision: Stanford Oaks Estates
Property Subtype: Single Family Residence

Homeowners Association

Association: No
Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0

Building and Construction

Total Square Feet Living: 3093
Year Built: 2001
Construction Materials: Masonry - All Sides
Direction Faces: East
Foundation Details: Slab
Levels: One
Living Area Source: Public Records
Property Age: 25
Property Condition: Resale
Roof: Metal
Levels or Stories: One
Total Area Sqft: 3093
Year Built Source: Public Records
Vaulted Ceiling: Yes

Exterior and Lot Features

Exterior Steps
Garden
Gutters Full
Private Yard
Fencing: Full, Livestock
Other Structures: Storage
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch, Rear Porch
Patio: Yes
Porch: Yes

Amenities and Community Features

Horse Amenities: Barn, Paddocks, Pasture

Price & Event History

Date	Event	Price	$/Sq Ft
Oct 19, 2026	Listed	$1,499,000	$485
Jan 5, 2025	Sold	-	-
Oct 31, 2024	Listed	$1,250,000	$404
Feb 27, 2019	Sold	-	-
Dec 31, 2018	Listed	$900,000	$291
Apr 4, 2009	Listing removed	$849,000	$282
Mar 14, 2009	Relisted	$875,000	$291
Feb 21, 2009	Listing removed	$875,000	$291
Feb 17, 2009	Price Changed	$875,000	$291
Sep 3, 2008	Price Changed	$899,000	$299
Sep 2, 2008	Listed	$875,000	$291
Jan 27, 2008	Listed	$899,000	$299

Property Tax History

Year	Tax	Assessed	Land	Building	Market
2026	$9,827	$600,930	-	-	$1,225,490
2025	$8,879	$567,740	-	-	$1,225,550
2023	$11,351	$751,739	-	-	$1,680,620
2022	$11,656	$683,401	-	-	$1,428,220
2021	$11,230	$621,410	-	-	$1,008,090
2020	$10,881	$581,630	-	-	$910,140
2019	$11,087	$565,530	-	-	$890,320
2018	$10,928	$529,920	-	-	$806,740
2017	$10,726	$517,240	$320,860	$473,050	$793,910
2016	$10,216	$488,950	-	-	$765,780
2015	$9,579	$457,960	-	-	$698,660
2014	$9,017	$430,780	-	-	$643,680

Nearby Schools

9/10
Dripping Springs Elementary School
Public · Elementary · Grades K-5
4.0 mi
8/10
Dripping Springs Middle School
Public · Middle · Grades 6-8
4.8 mi
7/10
Dripping Springs High School
Public · High · Grades 9-12
5.1 mi