Highpointe

Where is Highpointe, and how far is it to Dripping Springs and Austin?

Highpointe is off US 290 in 78737, east of Dripping Springs. Homes have an Austin mailing address but are in Dripping Springs ISD.

It is about 8 miles (18 minutes) to Dripping Springs City Hall and about 21 miles (about 32 minutes midday) to the Texas Capitol. Expect longer at rush hour, especially on US 290.

Google Maps, measured November 3, 2026 from Open Sky Road in Highpointe.

What are the homes and lots like?

Highpointe was planned in the mid-2000s as a gated community, and homes have been built from 2007 on. Lots are about a quarter to a third of an acre, many backing to greenbelt, and homes range from mid-size to very large.

MLS listing details (Unlock MLS / ACTRIS), listings checked November 3, 2026.

What amenities does Highpointe have?

Pools, a fitness center, tennis courts, a clubhouse with a business center, grills and hike-and-bike trails, according to MLS community features.

What do homes in Highpointe sell for?

The average sales price and homes for sale on this page update automatically from the MLS, and the market trends section shows the last 12 months of sales. Justin can pull exact recent sales for any home you are considering.

Does Highpointe have an HOA?

Yes. Ask Justin for the current dues and what they cover.

What are property taxes like in Highpointe?

Highpointe is in the Dripping Springs ISD part of 78737, outside Austin city limits. The Dripping Springs ISD rate is $1.0985 per $100 of taxable value for 2026–27. Highpointe is served by a municipal utility district (MUD), which adds its own tax. Your total rate depends on the county and any utility district (MUD) for the address, so look it up on the appraisal district website; a homestead exemption lowers the school portion.

Dripping Springs ISD 2026–27 rate: Community Impact, October 2026. Updated each October.

Which schools serve Highpointe?

Highpointe is zoned to Dripping Springs ISD: Sycamore Springs Elementary, Sycamore Springs Middle School and Dripping Springs High School. Confirm the exact address with the district’s school finder.

MLS listing details (Unlock MLS / ACTRIS), listings checked November 3, 2026.

Does Highpointe have city water and sewer?

Highpointe homes get water and sewer from a municipal utility district (MUD), not wells or septic. Internet options vary by street, so check providers for the exact address.

MLS listing details (Unlock MLS / ACTRIS), listings checked November 3, 2026.

What’s close to Highpointe?

• Shopping and dining: Belterra Village on US 290
• Towns: Dripping Springs to the west and Southwest Austin to the east, both on US 290
• Outdoors: Hamilton Pool Preserve, Reimers Ranch Park and Founders Memorial Park in Dripping Springs

Is Highpointe a good fit for me?

It fits buyers who want a full amenity center and a slightly larger lot than most master-planned communities, closer to Dripping Springs than to Austin. If you want to be closer to Austin, compare Belterra; for acreage, compare Heritage Oaks.