Your complete guide to southwest Austin, Dripping Springs, and the Hill Country corridor.
The 78737 zip code is one of the most sought-after corners of the Austin metro—a Hill Country corridor that runs from southwest Austin through Dripping Springs along the Highway 290 West corridor. Families come for Dripping Springs ISD, larger lots, and quieter, community-driven neighborhoods. Professionals come for the proximity to downtown Austin, the airport, and the major employer corridors. Retirees and remote workers come for the views, the climate, and a lifestyle built around wineries, breweries, trails, and small-town charm. This guide answers the most common questions Kathleen Magat hears from buyers exploring the area—everything from "where exactly is 78737?" to "is the commute really that bad?" to "which neighborhood is the best fit for our family?"
20 in-depth answers to the questions Kathleen hears most from buyers exploring the area.
Section 1
What life looks like day-to-day in 78737, Dripping Springs, and the SW Austin Hill Country.
Daily life in southwest Austin's Hill Country corridor.
Read guideHill Country charm with Austin convenience.
Read guideBig skies, rolling terrain, and a slower pace.
Read guideHonest pros, cons, and who thrives here.
Read guideSection 2
Practical guides for buyers relocating from out of state or from elsewhere in Austin.
What out-of-state buyers need to know.
Read guideTrading the coast for the Hill Country.
Read guideA step-by-step buyer timeline.
Read guideThe real monthly numbers, broken down.
Read guideSection 3
Dripping Springs ISD, school zones, and family-friendly neighborhoods.
DSISD campuses, programs, and how zoning works.
Read guideDSISD elementary options for 78737 families.
Read guideWhere families thrive in southwest Austin.
Read guideSection 4
How the major communities inside 78737 compare on price, lot size, and amenities.
How the 78737 communities compare.
Read guidePrivate communities in the SW Austin Hill Country.
Read guideLand, privacy, and what to know before you buy.
Read guideActive builder communities in the area.
Read guideSection 5
Driving times, restaurants, wineries, parks, and things to do.
Real-world drive times, not theoretical ones.
Read guideWhere to eat, drink, and gather.
Read guideOutdoor adventures, family days, and weekend favorites.
Read guideSection 6
Pricing trends, what to know before you buy, and how Kathleen helps.
What the numbers actually look like.
Read guideThe practical buyer playbook for 78737.
Read guideKathleen has helped buyers across the country find the right home in southwest Austin and Dripping Springs. Start the conversation.
Kathleen Magat is a trusted real estate advisor specializing in Reunion Ranch and the surrounding Dripping Springs and Hill Country neighborhoods near Austin. She is highly regarded for her ability to navigate complex transactions with clarity, neutrality, and strategic precision.
Contact
(650) 291-7516 kathleen.magat@elliman.com1717 W. 6th Street Suite 190, Austin, TX 78703
Brokerage
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
(281) 652-5588 · Designated Broker of Firm: Alice Belinda Fernandez
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