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Austin · Blue Sky Ranch

$1,149,000 64 days on market

Reduced from $1,239,000 · −7.3%

279 Rugged Earth Dr, Austin, TX 78737

  • 4bedrooms
  • 3bathrooms
  • 3,323sqft
  • 0.78acres
  • 2005year built

About this home

Hill Country Charm Meets Refined Living

Tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac on an oversized 0.78-acre lot, this beautifully updated Hill Country custom home offers the perfect balance of privacy, comfort, and style—all with no HOA. Designed to live like a single-story home, the thoughtful layout places the primary suite, all secondary bedrooms, and a dedicated home office on the main level, creating effortless everyday living without the need for stairs. From the welcoming front porch to the elegant French doors, every detail invites you to relax and enjoy.

The spacious 3,344 sq ft floor plan features multiple living and dining areas, along with an open-concept kitchen showcasing upgraded tile and countertops, rich cabinetry, and a large center island ideal for entertaining. Oversized windows flood the home with natural light and create a seamless connection to the covered patio, outdoor kitchen, and expansive backyard. Upstairs, a large bonus room with vaulted ceilings sits privately above the 3-car garage—perfect as a game room, media space, guest retreat, or optional fourth bedroom—while the home’s primary living spaces remain conveniently on the main floor. The backyard offers exceptional privacy with no neighbors behind, allowing you to fully enjoy the mature trees, open skies, and peaceful Hill Country setting. Centered around a cozy fire pit and complemented by a covered patio and outdoor kitchen, the outdoor living space is ideal for morning coffee, evening cocktails, or year-round gatherings. No HOA.

This home has been meticulously maintained with thoughtful upgrades, including:

New roof & gutters (2024)
New energy-efficient windows (2022) with lifetime transferable warranty
Full interior & exterior paint
Updated lighting throughout
Upgraded kitchen & bathroom countertops, tile, and refinished cabinets
Two new TRANE HVAC units with full ductwork replacement (2023)
Kinetico Water System (2023)
Tankless water heater (2022)

Property

Type
Single Family Residence
Levels
Two
Year built
2005
Lot size
0.78 acres
Subdivision
Blue Sky Ranch
MLS #
ACT7668490

Inside

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Living area
3,323 sqft
Fireplaces
1

Outside / parking

Garage spaces
3

Schools

Elementary
Sycamore Springs
High school
Dripping Springs
District
Dripping Springs ISD

Costs

Est. annual taxes
$15,699 (2024)

Listing

First listed
Mar 5, 2026
Days listed
64
Original price
$1,239,000
Status
Active

Listed by Chad Mize, Compass RE Texas, LLC · [email protected] · MLS# ACT7668490 · Active

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