Bunker Ranch Homes for Sale

Bunker Ranch, an elite gated community in Dripping Springs, Texas (78620 zip code), offers a luxurious Hill Country retreat just 25 miles from downtown Austin. Launched in 2018 by Monticello Homes, this 150-acre neighborhood off Highway 290 features 148 custom homes and garden cottages on lots ranging from ¾ to 2 acres, with 30-foot buffers ensuring privacy. Homes, built by Herradura, Sitterle, and Monticello, range from 2,344 to 3,689 square feet, priced from $550,000 to $1.35M, showcasing Hill Country, modern farmhouse, and craftsman designs with masonry exteriors and energy-efficient features. The Cottages at Bunker Ranch offer 2- to 3-bedroom lock-and-leave homes with open floor plans.

Amenities include a gated entrance, high-speed internet, and proximity to Founders Memorial Park, with its pool, playground, and trails. Residents enjoy Dripping Springs’ vibrant scene, including Salt Lick BBQ, Jester King Brewery, and Hamilton Pool Preserve, all within 10 miles. The Hill Country Galleria, 15 miles away, offers dining (e.g., Homespun Kitchen) and shopping (e.g., HEB). Dreamland, across the street, provides pickleball, mini-golf, and live music.

 

The Bunker Ranch real estate market is somewhat competitive, with a median sale price of $750,000 in 2025, stable year-over-year, and homes selling in about 30 days, per ACTRIS MLS. Property tax rates in Hays County dropped to 1.4669% in 2023 from 1.7107% in 2021, with a 1.74% rate and $850 annual HOA fees.

Served by the acclaimed Dripping Springs Independent School District, residents attend Walnut Springs Elementary, Dripping Springs Middle, and Dripping Springs High, all highly rated for academics and extracurriculars. Bunker Ranch’s spacious lots, custom homes, top schools, and proximity to Austin (30 minutes) make it ideal for families seeking luxury and tranquility.