Driftwood TX land lots for a custom home.

Where buildable lots actually exist

• Howard Ranch — 10–20+ acre custom homesites. Strongest architectural review; rewards intentional design.
• La Ventana — occasional 5–10 acre lots; gated and amenity-rich, ARC active.
• Rim Rock — limited remaining lots, mostly resale teardowns or interior parcels.
• Unrestricted Driftwood acreage — RR 150, Elder Hill, Mt. Sharp area; maximum flexibility, you carry all the infrastructure risk.

What "buildable" actually means here

• Topography: Hill Country slope can double a foundation budget. Get a topo survey before closing.
• Water: Most Driftwood lots are private well. Confirm neighboring well production and depth, and budget $25K–$60K for a drilled well.
• Septic: Aerobic septic systems are standard. Soil type dictates system type — get a soil eval.
• Utilities: Pedernales Electric Coop service is reliable; confirm the run distance from the road.
• Easements and setbacks: Especially critical in conservation-minded communities like Howard Ranch.
• Flood and karst features: Onion Creek and karst geology matter; lender and insurer both care.

Builder restrictions

Howard Ranch and La Ventana both maintain ARC review and (loosely or formally) preferred-builder lists. Rim Rock is more open. Unrestricted acreage has none of this — which is freedom, and also risk. Bring me in before you sign with a builder; the wrong fit here is expensive.

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