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Southwest · Dripping Springs Verified July 2026

Belterra

Belterra is a 1,600-acre master-planned community in Dripping Springs (Hays County), in development since the mid-2000s and one of the largest and longest-running master plans in the Austin metro. Newer sections, including The Heights at Belterra, carry active new construction from Highland Homes, Taylor Morrison, David Weekley Homes, and Drees Custom Homes, generally priced from the $500s into the $700s+ for the newest phases. The community sits in the highly rated Dripping Springs ISD (A-rated by the Texas Education Agency), with Rooster Springs Elementary located on-site. Amenities include a resort-style swim complex, a recreation center, 400+ acres of green space across 12 parks, and the Belterra Village retail hub.

Sources

  • Third-party neighborhood guides (LRG Realty, HomesATX, Carissa Holmes Real Estate)
  • Builder community pages (Highland Homes, Taylor Morrison, David Weekley Homes)
  • Local brokerage community profiles

Community Facts

Starting PriceFrom the $500s
Property Tax Rate~2.0 to 2.26% (varies by section)
HOA Dues~$520, $2,000/yr depending on section
Lot Sizes50 to 80 ft wide lots
School DistrictDripping Springs ISD (A-rated)
Commute Notes~20 to 25 min / 25 miles west of downtown Austin via US-290.
Incentive TrackerNot yet tracked

Verified Builders

Highland Homes Taylor Morrison David Weekley Homes Drees Custom Homes
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NHD Scorecard

Scored on paper, not by feel.

Every category below is derived from the verified facts already on this page, no separate judgment call. "Band" ranks this community against the other ten tracked, on that category only. See the NHD Score methodology for how bands, confidence, and weight are determined.

Property Tax Rate

Low
~2.0 to 2.26% (varies by section)
Confidence: High, county appraisal district Weight: High, recurring cost, directly affects monthly payment

HOA Cost

Moderate
~$520, $2,000/yr depending on section
Confidence: Medium, published rates vary by section Weight: Medium, recurring cost, but scope of included amenities varies by community

Builder Selection

Moderate
4 verified
Confidence: High, builder and community developer sites cross-checked Weight: Medium, more builders generally means more floor plan and price-point choice

Incentive Transparency

Not Banded
Not yet tracked
Confidence: N/A Weight: High when available, not yet in a state we’d stand behind

Incentives change too fast for a static page to claim confidently. Tracked, not yet scored.

Verified July 2026 · Limitations: reflects only the eleven communities currently tracked, not the full Central Texas market.

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