--- title: "Austin Hill Country Gateway | 78737 Communities & DSISD" description: "The 78737 corridor where Southwest Austin turns into Dripping Springs — Highpointe, Parten, Belterra, Reunion Ranch, Friendship Ranch, Goldenwood, and Skyrid..." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": [ "LocalBusiness", "RealEstateAgent" ], "@id": "https://nookrealty.com/#business", "name": "Jennifer Ferrara — Nook Realty", "url": "https://nookrealty.com", "telephone": "+1-347-510-6033", "email": "jennifer@nookrealtygroup.com", "priceRange": "$$$", "identifier": "TX License #0736797", "areaServed": [ { "@type": "Place", "name": "Austin, TX 78737" }, { "@type": "Place", "name": "Dripping Springs, TX" }, { "@type": "Place", "name": "Wimberley, TX" }, { "@type": "Place", "name": "Lakeway, TX" }, { "@type": "Place", "name": "Austin Hill Country" } ] }, { "@type": "WebSite", "@id": "https://nookrealty.com/#website", "url": "https://nookrealty.com", "name": "Austin Hill Country Gateway", "publisher": { "@id": "https://nookrealty.com/#business" } } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Where is Highpointe located?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Highpointe is a master-planned community in southwest Austin's 78737 ZIP code, in the Dripping Springs corridor of Hays County." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is Highpointe a gated community?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes — Highpointe is gated. Gate access, transponders, and guest entry procedures are managed by the Highpointe HOA. Confirm current gate policies with the HOA before closing." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What school district is Highpointe zoned to?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Highpointe is zoned to Dripping Springs ISD. Specific elementary, middle, and high school assignments are determined by address — always verify current attendance zones with DSISD before purchase." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What amenities does Highpointe have?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Highpointe is an amenity-rich community with a community pool, clubhouse, fitness facilities, sports courts, and trails. Reach out for a current amenity list and HOA documents." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is the current market like in Highpointe?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Pricing, days on market, and inventory shift quarter to quarter. Request the current Highpointe market report for live MLS figures rather than relying on a static range." } } ] } ] --- Austin Hill Country Gateway · 78737 · Presented by Nook Realty [Talk to Jennifer Ferrara](/contact) [![Nook Realty](/__l5e/assets-v1/c9cd4367-b5d2-4e24-8bc4-2867c8521564/nook-logo.png)](/) [The Gateway](/)[Communities](/communities)[Dripping Springs ISD](/highpointe-schools)[Retail, Restaurants & Lifestyle](/retail-and-restaurants)[Compare the Pockets](/compare/highpointe-vs-belterra)[78737 Market Report](/highpointe-market-report)[Buying Here](/moving-to-highpointe)[Talk to a Local Expert](/contact) Austin Hill Country Gateway · Edition 2026 78737 · Dripping Springs ISD Where Austin meets the Hill Country ![Austin Hill Country Gateway — a 78737 corridor street with Hill Country views](/__l5e/assets-v1/8cde7b00-08d7-4061-a840-d2aa29e9d73d/highpointe-hero-street.jpg) Austin Hill Country Gateway · 78737 · DSISD # Where Austin convenience meets Hill Country living. Most buyers think of this area in pieces: Highpointe, Belterra, Parten, Reunion Ranch, or "somewhere near Dripping Springs." The real story is bigger — one of the most practical gateways into Austin Hill Country, with Dripping Springs ISD, gated communities, acreage neighborhoods, newer retail, and a growing restaurant scene along US 290. More space than Austin, more convenience than deeper Hill Country — the secret stretch where Southwest Austin becomes Dripping Springs. 01\. ZIP 78737 Southwest Austin into Dripping Springs 02\. Schools Dripping Springs ISD Verify campus assignment by address 03\. Corridor US-290 · RR 1826 · Sawyer Ranch The gateway between Austin and the Hill Country 1\. The Gateway ## This is not just Highpointe. It is the first real Hill Country lifestyle pocket west of Austin. There is a pocket just west of Southwest Austin where the city starts to open up. It is close enough to Austin to feel connected, but far enough west to trade traffic and density for gates, views, and room to breathe. Around Highpointe, Parten, Belterra, Reunion Ranch, Friendship Ranch, Goldenwood, and Skyridge, you get Dripping Springs ISD, gated and acreage-style neighborhoods, newer retail, restaurants, trails, and Hill Country views — without feeling fully removed from the city. ### Dripping Springs ISD A highly regarded school district is a core reason families land here. ### Gated communities Private, master-planned neighborhoods with controlled access and amenity centers. ### Bigger lots than central Austin More space between homes than typical Austin infill or suburban pockets. ### Hill Country views Rolling terrain and long views that feel like the Hill Country, not the city. ### Access to Belterra Village Medical, hotel, theater, restaurants, and retail within a few minutes. ### Nutty Brown H-E-B A flagship grocery store and daily conveniences right on the corridor. ### Quick drive back to Southwest Austin US-290 and RR 1826 keep downtown, the airport, and Oak Hill within reach. ### More polish than deep-rural acreage Paved roads, modern utilities, HOAs, and maintained common spaces. ### More space than Circle C Larger homesites and lower density than suburban Southwest Austin pockets. Belterra Village Not just “nearby shopping.” A 93-acre mixed-use commercial destination. Belterra Village sits at the corner of Hwy 290 and Belterra Drive, with medical offices, a hotel, a theater, restaurants, retail, and more than 200,000 square feet of commercial space — the kind of everyday convenience that keeps the corridor connected without feeling remote. Communities of the Gateway ## Seven neighborhoods, one corridor. From the corridor's gated master-plan anchor to quiet acreage pockets, these are the neighborhoods that make up the Austin Hill Country Gateway. [Gated · Amenity-rich ### Highpointe Best for gated living, amenities, pools, fitness, tennis, trails, and buyers who want a defined neighborhood feel. Read](/highpointe-neighborhood-guide) [Newer master-planned ### Parten Best for newer construction energy, newer homes, master-planned layout, and easy access to Nutty Brown and RR 1826. Read](/communities/parten) [Retail & lifestyle anchor ### Belterra Best for buyers who want a large established master-planned community with retail right at the front door. Read](/communities/belterra) [Higher-end family ### Reunion Ranch Best for higher-end family buyers who want space, newer homes, and a more private feel — 35 closed sales, $850K median, ten over $1M, five over $1.5M. Read](/communities/reunion-ranch) [Luxury acreage ### Friendship Ranch Best for acreage and privacy buyers — a $1.075M median with four of five closed sales over $1M make it a luxury acreage credibility pocket. Read](/communities/friendship-ranch) [Established acreage ### Goldenwood / Goldenwood West Best for buyers who want older acreage, trees, privacy, and a less cookie-cutter feel — 2+ acre lots near the Texas Hill Country. Read](/communities/goldenwood) [Supporting pocket ### Skyridge Best as a smaller supporting pocket, not the main story — lower volume and a lower median than the luxury pockets, but it rounds out the 78737 map. Read ](/communities/skyridge) Nearby pockets — Polo Club, Key Ranch, Heritage Oaks, and Granada Hills — also sit inside the broader 78737 gateway. Ask for a private tour of any of them. Explore ## Everything you need on the Gateway. [Guide ### All 78737 Communities The full index of gated, master-planned, and acreage communities of the gateway. Read](/communities) [Guide ### Retail & Restaurants Why the corridor finally feels complete — Nutty Brown H-E-B, Belterra Village, and the planned US-290 Target. Read](/retail-and-restaurants) [Guide ### Schools (DSISD) How Dripping Springs ISD zoning works across the corridor — and how to verify by address. Read](/highpointe-schools) [Guide ### Market Report Current MLS figures across the 78737 corridor — request the latest snapshot. Read](/highpointe-market-report) [Guide ### Highpointe vs. Belterra A neutral side-by-side of the corridor's two largest master-plans. Read](/compare/highpointe-vs-belterra) [Guide ### Moving Into 78737 Gate access, HOA notes, schools, and the move-in checklist for the corridor. Read ](/moving-to-highpointe) Frequently Asked ## Honest answers about Highpointe. Where is Highpointe located? Highpointe is a master-planned community in southwest Austin's 78737 ZIP code, in the Dripping Springs corridor of Hays County. Is Highpointe a gated community? What school district is Highpointe zoned to? What amenities does Highpointe have? What is the current market like in Highpointe? Lead Capture · gateway-home ### Talk to a Highpointe specialist Tell me what you're looking for in Highpointe. I'll reply within one business day with honest, community-specific guidance — no auto-drip campaigns. Name Email Phone (optional) I'm interested in Buying in Highpointe Selling in Highpointe Relocating to 78737 Market valuation Schedule a tour What should I know? Request Highpointe Briefing [![Nook Realty](/__l5e/assets-v1/f1d2e85d-e036-4c41-81c5-fdb636542677/nook-logo-footer.png)](/) Austin Hill Country Gateway The 78737 corridor where Southwest Austin turns into Dripping Springs — presented by Nook Realty and Jennifer Ferrara. Nook Realty is powered by Sprout Realty, ERA Powered — Broker Cody Cooper. Serving Dripping Springs, Wimberley, Lakeway, and the greater Austin Hill Country. Jennifer Ferrara · TX License #0736797 Contact Jennifer Ferrara Founder · Luxury & Hill Country Specialist [(347) 510-6033](tel:+13475106033)[jennifer@nookrealtygroup.com](mailto:jennifer@nookrealtygroup.com) 2506 S Lamar Blvd Austin, TX 78704 78737 Communities [All Communities](/communities)[Highpointe](/highpointe-neighborhood-guide)[Parten](/communities/parten)[Belterra](/communities/belterra)[Reunion Ranch](/communities/reunion-ranch)[Friendship Ranch](/communities/friendship-ranch)[Goldenwood](/communities/goldenwood)[Skyridge](/communities/skyridge)[Schools (DSISD)](/highpointe-schools)[Market Report](/highpointe-market-report) Legal [TREC Information About Brokerage Services](https://www.trec.texas.gov/sites/default/files/pdf-forms/IABS%201-0_1.pdf)[TREC Consumer Protection Notice](https://www.trec.texas.gov/sites/default/files/pdf-forms/CN%201-4_1.pdf) ⌂ Equal Housing Opportunity Austin Hill Country Gateway is an independent editorial guide to the 78737 corridor. It is not affiliated with the HOAs, developers, or brand owners of Highpointe, Parten, Belterra, Reunion Ranch, Friendship Ranch, Goldenwood, or Skyridge. The information provided herein is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All properties are subject to prior sale, change, or withdrawal. Listing data is obtained from the Austin Board of Realtors / ACTRIS MLS. Consult a licensed mortgage professional for financing estimates. © 2026 Nook Realty. All rights reserved. Powered by Sprout Realty, ERA Powered · Broker Cody Cooper