3998 sqft | 5 beds | 3.5 baths | 1.57 acres | #8719237
Description
Welcome to 185 Ware Drive, a stunning multi-generational estate in the prestigious gated section of Ruby Ranch near Driftwood, Texas. This exquisite 5-bedroom, 3.1-bathroom home offers nearly 4,000 sq ft of luxurious living on a private, tree-filled 1.57-acre lot. Ideally located just 30 minutes from downtown Austin, and close to Driftwood, Dripping Springs, Wimberley, and downtown Buda, this home provides easy access to all the Hill Country has to offer. Commute with ease via 45, So Mopac, I-35, and enjoy convenient travel to Austin Bergstrom International Airport via Highway 71 or the Toll Road—perfect for reaching Amazon, Tesla, and other destinations south of Austin. Zoned to top-rated schools—Carpenter Hill Elementary, Eric Dahlstrom Middle, and Moe & Gene Johnson High. All five bedrooms are on the main level, with multiple living and dining areas, vaulted ceilings, crown molding, and a cozy fireplace. The chef's kitchen is a culinary dream, equipped with granite countertops, a center island, breakfast bar, gas cooktop, SS appliances, pot filler, eat in kitchen and a walk-in pantry. The spacious primary suite features a walk-in closet and a luxurious en-suite bath with dual vanities, garden tub, separate shower, and patio access. Additional amenities include a media room and a game/office/fitness room (secluded upstairs), providing space for entertainment, fitness and relaxation. The expansive backyard is an entertainer's paradise, featuring a covered patio, in-ground sprinkler system, and fully fenced. This vast outdoor space invites endless possibilities, from creating a custom pool retreat to building your perfect workshop/shop/RV storage to cultivating a lush garden sanctuary. Recent updates include a new roof, 2022, tankless water heater, landscaping refresh, fresh interior paint, and HVAC service, 2025. Pre-listing inspection and deed restrictions available.
Property Details
- InteriorTray Ceilings, Ceiling Fans, Chandelier, Crown Molding, Coffered Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Double Vanity, Entrance
- Lot DescriptionBack Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Native Plants, Private, Automatic Sprinklers, Sprinklers In Ground, Trees Medium Size
- Utility FeaturesCable Available, Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Propane, Water Connected
- Exterior MaterialsLighting, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Property SubtypeSingleFamilyResidence
- High SchoolJohnson High School
- SubdivisionRuby Ranch Ph 8
- Sewer InformationAerobic Septic
- Elementary SchoolCarpenter Hill
- Middle SchoolEric Dahlstrom
- ViewTrees Woods
- School DistrictHays Cisd
- Property TypePurchase
- Original List Price$995,000
- Utility SourcePrivate
- Taxes Annual$14,164
- MLS #8719237
- MLS #8719237
- Cost995000
- Property ConditionResale
- Acres1.569
- Square Feet3998
- Year Built2005
- FoundationSlab
- CountyHays
- Bathrooms3.5
- Hoa Fees925
- Fireplaces1
- Bedrooms5
- Full Baths3
- Half Baths1
- Parking Spaces2
- Days on Market (Cumulative)2
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Listing Courtesy
Listing Agent: Lisa Tozer (#712558), Phone: (512) 800-0198
Listing Office: Compass RE Texas, LLC (#700459)
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