WildRidge Subdivision - Phase 1 in Dripping Springs, TX

Meritage Homes of Texas, LLC is developing the WildRidge Subdivision - Phase 1, a new construction project located on Highway 290 in Dripping Springs, Texas. The development encompasses 62.1 acres of private land in Hays County, where the owner is building a subdivision with a comprehensive roadway, utility, and drainage system. The total estimated cost for this phase is $27,784,844.

The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in May 2024, and plan review was completed in the same month. According to the filing, construction is scheduled to begin in December 2025. The timeline indicates the project is scheduled to finish in December 2026, giving the build a window of approximately 365 days.

Design and Scope

Doucet, A Kleinfelder Company serves as the design firm of record for this development. The scope of work is strictly defined as subdivision construction, focusing on the infrastructure required to support residential lots. This includes the installation of public roads, water and sewer utilities, and a stormwater drainage system. The filing lists the square footage as 1 sq ft, which reflects the linear nature of the roadway and utility infrastructure rather than building area.

The project is privately funded and located on private land for private use. Jesus E Lardizabal is the registered accessibility specialist on record. The TDLR status for this filing is Review Complete, confirming that the plans have passed the necessary regulatory inspections before construction begins.

Regional Context

This development is part of a broader portfolio of work by Meritage Homes of Texas, LLC, which has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $36,380,000. The design firm, Doucet, A Kleinfelder Company, also holds a registration for another Wild Ridge Subdivision project in Dripping Springs valued at $22,000,000. The estimated cost of this phase is above the median for new construction filings in Hays County, which stands at $950,000. The scheduled build window is longer than the county median of 274 days, reflecting the complexity of large-scale infrastructure work.

The surrounding area, ZIP code 78620, has a population of about 20,624 residents. Median household income in this Census estimate is $146,551, and the median owner-occupied home value is $624,800. Housing in the area is predominantly owner-occupied. Nearby registered projects include the MVMT Dripping Springs C-Store and Station 72, both new construction efforts in the same community.