Living in 78737
What the numbers actually look like.
Home prices in 78737 span a wide range—from the mid $400s for entry-level production homes to $2M+ for custom Hill Country estates. Long-term appreciation has been strong, driven by Dripping Springs ISD demand and constrained land supply. Short-term conditions vary; Kathleen can share current days-on-market and price-per-square-foot data for any timeline.
Belterra and Reunion Ranch typically run $600K–$1.2M. Highpointe and Escala Hills run higher, often $1M–$2.5M+. Parten Ranch new construction typically falls in the high $600s–$1M range.
DSISD schools, lot size, view, neighborhood amenities, and proximity to Highway 290. Constrained land supply also supports long-term value.
Market conditions shift. Kathleen can share days-on-market, price-per-square-foot trends, and absorption rates for any current timeline.
The most common questions Kathleen hears about this topic.
It varies significantly by neighborhood and home type. Median sale prices in 78737 typically run $700K–$900K, with a wide range from the mid $400s to $2M+.
Long-term appreciation has been strong, driven by school demand and constrained land supply. Short-term performance varies with broader market cycles.
Depends on your timeline and rate situation. Kathleen can share current days-on-market and price trends so you can decide based on real data, not headlines.
Days-on-market varies by price band and season. Entry-level inventory typically moves faster than $1.5M+ homes. Kathleen can pull current numbers for any segment.
It depends on conditions. In slower markets, concessions (closing costs, rate buy-downs) become more common. Kathleen tracks what's actually being offered.
Typically a 3,500–5,000 sf home on a quarter-acre to half-acre lot in a master-planned community. In Highpointe or Escala Hills, $1M may buy something smaller or older.
Often a 2,500–3,500 sf home in Belterra, Reunion Ranch, or newer Parten Ranch sections. Specific options shift with inventory.
Rare in 78737 due to strong long-term equity. Most listings are traditional sales.
New construction often prices similar to or slightly above comparable resale, with builder incentives bridging the difference. Resale typically offers more mature landscaping and immediate occupancy.
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 provides current days-on-market, price-per-square-foot, and absorption data so buyers can make decisions based on real numbers.
Tell Kathleen what you're looking for—she'll help you find the right neighborhood in 78737.
Living in 78737
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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(650) 291-7516 kathleen.magat@elliman.com1717 W. 6th Street Suite 190, Austin, TX 78703
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