About Caliterra Homes for Sale in Dripping Springs, TX
Neighborhoods & Subdivisions in Caliterra
Caliterra is organized around two primary homesite series that differ in lot width and the scale of homes they support. The Caliterra 80' series features lots with 80-foot street frontages, typically supporting four- and five-bedroom homes with open floor plans, three-car garages, and the high-spec finishes that Drees Custom Homes is known for delivering. These homes are substantial, with generous square footage and well-thought-out layouts, without pushing into the upper range of the community's pricing. The Caliterra 110' series occupies wider, deeper lots and supports larger floor plans, often exceeding 4,000 square feet, with expanded outdoor living areas, dedicated studies, game rooms, and dramatic entries designed to take full advantage of the Hill Country setting.
The community's layout respects the natural topography of the area, with tree-lined streets, preserved greenspace between homesites, and an amenity core at the heart of the neighborhood. Buyers who are also casting a wider net in the area often look at Dripping Springs more broadly, where a range of established and newer communities offer similar Hill Country character at varying price points. Caliterra, though, occupies a specific niche: new Drees construction with a resort amenity package, which is difficult to replicate elsewhere in the Dripping Springs market.
Schools in Caliterra
Caliterra falls within Dripping Springs Independent School District, which has built a consistent reputation for academic quality and well-rounded programming across its campuses. Students from the community attend Walnut Springs Elementary, Dripping Springs Middle School, and Dripping Springs High School. The feeder pattern keeps Caliterra students within a compact local school system, with all three campuses located in or near downtown Dripping Springs.
Dripping Springs High has developed strong programs in academics, athletics, and fine arts, and the district as a whole maintains a close-knit community feel that reflects the character of the surrounding Hill Country towns. The district has managed significant enrollment growth over the past decade with investments in expanded capacity and programs, and it continues to draw buyers who are making school quality a meaningful part of their home search. For buyers evaluating specific services, including special education, dual-language, or fine arts tracks, a direct conversation with the district office is worth scheduling before making a final decision.
New Construction in Caliterra
Drees Custom Homes operates Caliterra's active building phases on a semi-custom model that gives buyers genuine input into their home's design. Rather than choosing from a short list of exterior packages and countertop swatches, buyers work through a structured design process that allows structural changes, room configuration adjustments, and finish selections that meaningfully affect how the home looks and functions day to day. Drees carries a long track record in the Texas market and a reputation for build quality and post-sale responsiveness that holds up in buyer reviews across multiple communities.
Active phases at Caliterra continue to bring new homesites to market, so buyers with flexibility on timing have the option to build to their specifications rather than choosing from finished inventory. Working with a buyer's agent during a new construction purchase matters more than most buyers initially expect. The builder's on-site sales team represents the builder's interests, not the buyer's. Neuhaus Realty Group represents buyers in new construction purchases at no additional cost to the buyer, and helps clients evaluate lot premiums, contract terms, and which structural options hold long-term resale value.
Real Estate Market Overview
Caliterra occupies the premium tier of the Dripping Springs market, driven by its custom builder, generous lot sizes, and the resort-quality amenity package that distinguishes it within the area. Demand is typically steady among buyers who have done meaningful research into the Hill Country market and have narrowed their focus to communities that combine lifestyle and long-term value. The homes here represent a significant commitment, and the buyers making that commitment tend to be deliberate and well-qualified, which contributes to a market that moves at a measured, thoughtful pace.
Sellers in Caliterra benefit from a community that is consistently in demand, but pricing accuracy and strong presentation matter. Buyers considering Caliterra alongside other options in the broader metro can browse the full range of Austin area homes for sale, but will find that Caliterra's specific combination of builder reputation, Hill Country setting, and on-site amenities is relatively uncommon at this scale in the Dripping Springs area.
Getting Around Caliterra
Caliterra sits just off US-290 West, the primary artery connecting Dripping Springs to the rest of the Austin metro. The drive east to downtown Austin covers roughly 30 to 35 miles and typically takes between 35 and 50 minutes on a weekday morning, with meaningful variation based on traffic through the Oak Hill Y interchange and South Austin surface streets. Buyers who work in South Austin, Southwest Austin, or along the Mopac and Southwest Parkway corridors often find the commute manageable. Those heading to North Austin, the Domain, or the tech campuses around Round Rock should plan for longer commute windows.
Downtown Dripping Springs is just a few minutes from Caliterra's entrance and has grown into a useful local hub, with coffee shops, restaurants, breweries, and everyday services that reduce the need to drive east for routine errands. Belterra Village, a retail center off 290 near FM 1826, provides grocery, dining, and specialty shops close to home. For a wider retail selection, Bee Cave and the Hill Country Galleria are roughly 15 minutes east along 290. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is approximately 45 to 50 minutes from Caliterra depending on traffic, with Highway 45 South serving as a useful alternate route through South Austin when 290 is congested.
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