Is Highpointe a Good Place to Live? Dripping Springs Neighborhood Guide

By Clay Byrne, Founder of Byrne Real Estate Group | Austin Real Estate Agents | Lifetime Austin Realtor

The Short Answer

Highpointe is a master-planned community in Hays County off Sawyer Ranch Road, just south of US 290 near Dripping Springs, with an Austin mailing address and Dripping Springs ISD schools. I am Clay Byrne of Byrne Real Estate Group, and buyers I work with like its big amenity package and Dripping Springs ISD schools. The trade-off is the drive into Austin on US 290.

I’m Clay Byrne, founder of Byrne Real Estate Group. Highpointe comes up with almost every family who is also looking at Belterra, since both are Dripping Springs ISD communities in ZIP 78737. Here’s what you should know before you buy or sell there.

Where is Highpointe, and what’s it like?

Highpointe sits in unincorporated Hays County off Sawyer Ranch Road, just south of US 290, between Oak Hill and Dripping Springs. The MLS lists it with an Austin address in ZIP 78737.

Per the Highpointe property owners association, amenities include a clubhouse, a fitness center and wellness studio, a four-pool area (lap pool, wader pool, baby pool and a main pool with an adults-only section), a lake with a walking trail, two tennis courts, a basketball court, soccer and baseball fields, and hiking trails. HOA assessments are $375 per quarter (Highpointe community info, accessed Nov 3, 2026).

• Sycamore Springs Middle, on Sawyer Ranch Road near the community.
• Belterra Village and the US 290 corridor for groceries and dining.
• Downtown Dripping Springs, with Founders Day and the local wineries and breweries.

Where is Highpointe on the map?

What do homes cost in Highpointe?

Lowest and highest sale in Highpointe, last 3 years: 131 single-family homes in Highpointe closed in MLS from November 2023 to November 2026, from a low of $485,000 to a high of $1,185,000, with an average of $763,484 (Unlock MLS, closed single-family sales Nov 2023 to Nov 2026, pulled Nov 3, 2026).

For a monthly read, the closest MLS report is ZIP 78737. These are ZIP-level numbers, not neighborhood-level, and ZIP 78737 also covers Belterra and other Hill Country communities along US 290. In October 2026, single-family homes in ZIP 78737 closed at a median of $735,000 (average $940,544) on 20 sales, with a median of 77 days on market and 93.41% of list price (Unlock MLS, ZIP 78737 single-family, October 2026, pulled Nov 2, 2026). There were 6.36 months of supply as of Nov 2, 2026.

Here’s how I read it. Homes in 78737 took longer to sell in October, with a 77-day median and 6.36 months of supply, so buyers have room to negotiate. Because the ZIP mixes very different homes, I pull the last few sales on your street for every client.

What school district is Highpointe in?

Highpointe is in Dripping Springs ISD, rated B (89 out of 100) in the TEA 2026 A-F ratings (2025-26 school year), txschools.gov. Highpointe feeds Sycamore Springs Middle and Dripping Springs High, the district’s only high school today. Elementary assignment has changed in past rezonings, so look up each address with the DSISD attendance zones page. In the same TEA release, Sycamore Springs Middle earned an A (90) and Dripping Springs High an A (90) (TEA 2026 A-F ratings (2025-26 school year), TEA data via txschools.net, accessed Nov 3, 2026). A second high school, Driftwood Springs, is scheduled to open in fall 2028. DSISD says it will start high school zoning after it finalizes the opening plan at the start of 2027-28, so Highpointe’s future high school is not decided yet (DSISD, accessed Nov 3, 2026).

How’s the commute from Highpointe?

Most drivers take Sawyer Ranch Road to US 290, then head east through Oak Hill to MoPac or SH 71. Drive it at your real commute time before you buy.

Who is Highpointe a good fit for?

• Families who want Dripping Springs ISD.
• Buyers who want pools, fields and trails.
• Buyers comparing Belterra who want a quieter, residential-only setting.

Who might not love it: daily downtown commuters, or buyers who want no HOA. See the best areas in Austin for families.

How does Byrne Real Estate Group help buyers win in Highpointe?

Buying here usually means competing for a small number of homes. My team at Byrne Real Estate Group gives you a few tools most buyers never get.

• The Byrne Buyer Guarantee comes with every buyer we represent. If you buy with us, live in the home and don’t love it, we’ll sell it for you with no listing fee for up to 18 months after closing. Read the details on our Guarantees page.
• Our integrated mortgage through Buyer’s Rate Mortgage (NMLS #2565699) keeps your agent and your loan team under one roof, so nobody is guessing about your approval when a great Highpointe home hits the market. It’s always optional.
• The 3-2-1 program from Buyer’s Rate Mortgage helps eligible buyers with cash to close. It’s ongoing, with no expiration date. Ask us whether you qualify.
• Our Private Network means we sometimes hear about Highpointe homes before they’re listed publicly.
• Home Services is our concierge vendor program, run by our Client Experience team. Need paint, drywall, ceiling fans, light fixtures, a pet sitter, Christmas lights or even a job connection after the move? Call us. We’ve used these vendors for years, in our own homes. They charge fair prices and come back to fix anything that’s wrong. We handle the logistics. You OK the price before any work starts and pay the vendor directly.

Want to see what you can afford first? Start on our buy a home page or try the mortgage calculator.

Thinking about selling in Highpointe? Here’s how I’d do it.

Start with a number. Get your free Highpointe home value here. Then let’s talk about which path fits you.

• Listing programs built around your situation. Premier Pro, Ultimate Showcase and Seller Blitz each come with active marketing: professional photography, open houses, social media, our newsletter, and a Private Network preview on the plans that include it. Terms are flexible, based on your situation. See how we sell homes.
• The Guaranteed Cash Offer if certainty matters more than top dollar. You get a written cash offer within 48 hours, with no repairs or prep. See our cash offer page.
• The Easy Exit Guarantee lets you cancel your listing any time before an offer comes in, with no fee and no penalty. Details are on our Guarantees page.
• Seller Rescue for homeowners who are behind on payments or facing foreclosure. It’s confidential. Start at Seller Rescue.
• Home Services to get the house ready. Our Client Experience team lines up the painter, the handyman or the landscaper and handles the scheduling. You approve every price and pay the vendor directly.

Buying your next home too? Our integrated mortgage with Buyer’s Rate Mortgage (NMLS #2565699) lets one team plan both moves together.

Key Facts at a Glance

ZIP-level numbers, not neighborhood-level: ZIP 78737 also covers Belterra and more.

Fact	Detail	Source & date
School district	Dripping Springs ISD, B (89/100)	TEA 2026 A-F ratings (2025-26 school year), txschools.gov
ZIP 78737 median sale price, Oct 2026	$735,000	Unlock MLS, ZIP 78737 single-family, October 2026, pulled Nov 2, 2026
ZIP 78737 closed sales, Oct 2026	20	Unlock MLS, ZIP 78737 single-family, October 2026, pulled Nov 2, 2026
ZIP 78737 median days on market, Oct 2026	77	Unlock MLS, ZIP 78737 single-family, October 2026, pulled Nov 2, 2026
ZIP 78737 list to close, Oct 2026	93.41%	Unlock MLS, ZIP 78737 single-family, October 2026, pulled Nov 2, 2026
ZIP 78737 average price per sq ft, Oct 2026	$267	Unlock MLS, ZIP 78737 single-family, October 2026, pulled Nov 2, 2026
ZIP 78737 months of supply	6.36	Unlock MLS, as of Nov 2, 2026
Lowest and highest sale (last 3 years)	$485,000 to $1,185,000 (131 sales, average $763,484)	Unlock MLS, closed single-family sales Nov 2023 to Nov 2026, pulled Nov 3, 2026

FAQs

Is Highpointe a good place to live?

Yes, for families who want Dripping Springs ISD, a big amenity package. I am Clay Byrne of Byrne Real Estate Group, and the trade-off I point out is the drive into Austin on US 290.

What school district is Highpointe in?

Highpointe is in Dripping Springs ISD. Homes feed Sycamore Springs Middle and Dripping Springs High, and the elementary depends on the address. My team at Byrne Real Estate Group confirms the campus for every address.

How much do homes cost in Highpointe?

Per Unlock MLS (closed single-family sales Nov 2023 to Nov 2026, pulled Nov 3, 2026), Highpointe homes sold from $485,000 to $1,185,000. In October 2026, ZIP 78737 single-family homes closed at a median of $735,000 on 20 sales (Unlock MLS, pulled Nov 2, 2026). I am Clay Byrne, and I price each home from street-level sales.

How can I buy in Highpointe with less stress?

Get pre-approved through the integrated mortgage with Buyer’s Rate Mortgage (NMLS #2565699) and ask about the 3-2-1 cash-to-close program. Buyers who work with my team at Byrne Real Estate Group get the Byrne Buyer Guarantee, Private Network access and Home Services, our concierge vendor program.

How do I sell my Highpointe home?

Check your free home value, then compare a listing program with active marketing against a Guaranteed Cash Offer. My team at Byrne Real Estate Group includes the Easy Exit Guarantee and can line up prep work through Home Services, with you approving every price.

Get Started

Call or text (512) 942-7880 or get started at byrne-austin.com. Curious who you’d be working with? Read why buyers and sellers choose Clay Byrne.

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About the Author

I’m Clay Byrne, Founder and Real Estate Agent at Byrne Real Estate Group, a 29-year Austin real estate agent, and a lifetime Austin Realtor. I’ve been in the Austin market since 1997, with $1B+ in career transaction volume.

Sources: Unlock MLS, closed single-family sales Nov 2023 to Nov 2026, pulled Nov 3, 2026; Unlock MLS, ZIP 78737 single-family, October 2026, pulled Nov 2, 2026; TEA 2026 A-F ratings (2025-26 school year), txschools.gov; Highpointe POA (highpointe.psprop.net). Photos via Wikimedia Commons as credited.