Living in 78737
How the 78737 communities compare.
The 78737 zip code includes some of the most popular neighborhoods in the southwest Austin Hill Country: Belterra, Highpointe, Reunion Ranch, Parten Ranch, Escala Hills, and several smaller communities. Each has its own personality—price point, amenities, lot size, and feel.
The largest master-planned community in the area. Resort-style amenities, miles of trails, and Rooster Springs Elementary on-site. Wide price range.
Gated and upscale. Larger lots, custom and semi-custom homes, golf-adjacent. Higher price point.
Newer master-planned, strong amenities, family-driven. Cypress Springs Elementary nearby.
Newer master-planned community focused on Hill Country lifestyle with modern construction.
Luxury Hill Country community featuring premium homesites and custom homes.
The most common questions Kathleen hears about this topic.
Belterra, Highpointe, Reunion Ranch, Parten Ranch, and Escala Hills are the most established and sought-after neighborhoods. Each has different amenities, price points, and lot sizes.
Belterra is generally considered the most amenity-rich—resort pool, fitness, trails, and community programming. Highpointe and Reunion Ranch are also amenity-strong.
Entry points vary by year and inventory. Belterra and Reunion Ranch typically have the broadest price range starting in the $500s–$600s. Smaller communities can have lower entry points.
Highpointe and Escala Hills are the primary luxury options, with custom homes on larger lots commonly $1.2M+.
Highpointe is the primary gated option. Most other 78737 master-planned communities are not gated but have strong neighborhood culture and active HOAs.
Highpointe and Escala Hills typically have larger lots (0.25–1+ acre common). Belterra and Reunion Ranch lean toward typical suburban lots, with select larger sections.
Parten Ranch and Escala Hills are primary new-construction options. Belterra and Reunion Ranch also have new construction in select sections.
All are zoned to DSISD, but elementary assignments differ: Belterra typically feeds Rooster Springs, Reunion Ranch feeds Cypress Springs, Highpointe and Parten Ranch typically feed Sycamore Springs.
All are in the 1.8%–2.5% range, with the variation driven by MUD differences. Always confirm for the specific address.
Kathleen Magat is a REALTOR® with Douglas Elliman who specializes in the 78737 zip code, Dripping Springs, and the southwest Austin Hill Country corridor. She walks buyers through trade-offs in price, amenities, schools, and lifestyle so they can choose the community that actually fits.
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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.
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