Southwest Austin and the Hill Country · ZIP 78737
Living in 78737: Belterra, Lewis Mountain & Southwest Austin Homes
78737 runs along US 290 west of Austin, between Southwest Austin and Dripping Springs. Homes usually have an Austin mailing address, but the ZIP code is split between two school districts: Belterra, Reunion Ranch and Highpointe are in Dripping Springs ISD, while Lewis Mountain Ranch, Granada Hills and Appaloosa Run are in Austin ISD. The median sale price was about $830,000 for homes sold July through September 2026.
By Justin Cofield, Texas Realtor·Updated November 2026
78737 real estate market
What homes sell for in 78737
How 78737 compares
| ZIP | Area | Median sale | vs 2025 | Time to sell | Typical homes | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78749 | Established, near MoPac | $580,000 | +5.4% | ~41 days | Late 1970s to early 2000s | Austin ISD |
| 78739 | Circle C area | $822,000 | +6.0% | ~41 days | Master-planned, 1988 and later | Austin ISD (most) |
| 78737 | US 290, toward the Hill Country | $830,000 | −1.8% | ~58 days | Master-planned to acreage | Dripping Springs ISD or Austin ISD |
Median sale price, all home types, homes sold July through September 2026: Redfin. Updated each month with The Back Porch.
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Where buyers start
Popular neighborhoods in 78737
Belterra
Homes built about 2004 to 2019, in Dripping Springs ISD.
View homes in Belterra →Parten Ranch
Homes built from 2019 on, in Dripping Springs ISD.
View homes in Parten Ranch →Lewis Mountain Ranch
Homes on about 1 to 2 acres, built about 1991 to 2006.
View homes in Lewis Mountain Ranch →Find your fit
78737 neighborhoods by type of home
Newer communities, Dripping Springs ISD
Belterra, Reunion Ranch, Highpointe, Parten Ranch, Ledge Stone
Higher-priced homes on larger lots
Saratoga Hills, Estates at Sawyer Ranch, Polo Club
Larger lots, older homes
Bear Creek Oaks, Bear Creek Estates, Heritage Oaks, Friendship Ranch, Big Country, The Hills of Texas, Goldenwood, Goldenwood West
Austin ISD side
Lewis Mountain Ranch, Granada Hills, Appaloosa Run
Year built and lot sizes: Redfin sold records (MLS data), sales from November 2021 to November 2026, checked November 9, 2026.
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What sold in 78737 and for how much, monthly.
Before you buy in 78737
Four things to check first
- School district: 78737 is split between Dripping Springs ISD and Austin ISD.
- Total tax rate: Hays or Travis County, MUDs and PIDs vary by community.
- Water and septic: Some acreage homes use wells or septic; inspect both.
- Commute: Drive it at rush hour from the neighborhood.
Neighborhood directory
Every 78737 neighborhood we cover
- Appaloosa Run · AISD
- Bear Creek Estates · DSISD
- Bear Creek Oaks · DSISD
- Belterra · DSISD
- Big Country · DSISD
- Estates at Sawyer Ranch · DSISD
- Friendship Ranch · DSISD
- Goldenwood · DSISD
- Goldenwood West · DSISD
- Granada Hills · AISD
- Heritage Oaks · DSISD
- Highpointe · DSISD
- Ledge Stone · DSISD
- Lewis Mountain Ranch · AISD
- Parten Ranch · DSISD
- Polo Club · DSISD
- Reunion Ranch · DSISD
- Saratoga Hills · DSISD
- The Hills of Texas · DSISD
Only want Dripping Springs ISD? See the 78737 Dripping Springs ISD page →
Common questions
Frequently asked questions about 78737
Is 78737 in Austin or Dripping Springs?
Both, in a way. 78737 homes usually have an Austin mailing address, but much of the ZIP code is in Hays County and Dripping Springs ISD. Belterra, Reunion Ranch and Highpointe are in Dripping Springs ISD; Lewis Mountain Ranch, Granada Hills and Appaloosa Run are in Austin ISD.
How much do homes cost in 78737?
The median sale price across 78737 was about $830,000 for homes sold July through September 2026, down 1.8% from a year earlier, and homes took about 58 days to sell.
Which 78737 neighborhoods are in Austin ISD?
Lewis Mountain Ranch, Granada Hills and Appaloosa Run. The other neighborhoods on this page are in Dripping Springs ISD. Always confirm zoning for the exact address.
How long is the drive from 78737 to downtown Austin?
On a weekday at 8:20 AM in October 2026, Google Maps showed about 40 minutes and 18.3 miles from Belterra to the Texas Capitol. Neighborhoods closer to MoPac are shorter.
Should I buy in 78737, 78739 or 78749?
78737 has the most land and newer homes, and is the only one of the three with Dripping Springs ISD. 78739 is the Circle C area, mostly master-planned. 78749 is older and the least expensive, close to MoPac.
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