Southwest Austin Master Planned Communities

Southwest Austin is made up of mostly smaller, more established neighborhoods. But, you can find a few master planned communities. Here we’ll show you where.

Southwest Austin Master Planned Communities Mapped

Belterra

Distance to Downtown Austin: 25 minutes, 18 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 25 minutes, 23 miles
Zip Code: 78737
School District: Dripping Springs ISD
Elementary School: Rooster Springs
Middle School: Dripping Springs
High School: Dripping Springs
Amenities: Resort Style Pool, Kid’s Pool, Lap Pool, Parks, Nature Trails, Recreation Center, Fitness Center, Basketball Courts, Sports Fields
Average Price: $832,767
Median Price: $800,000
Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
Average SqFt: 3,061
Average Lot Size (Acres): 0.263

Belterra is one of the more unique Southwest Austin master planned communities. Depending on which was you get to Belterra, you’ll approach it from either a suburban setting or a rural one. If you come from the rural direction, you’ll think Belterra is so remote, when it is really only about 25-30 minutes from downtown Austin. The neighborhood itself has a suburban feel with sidewalks, on-site elementary school, amenities, trails and a community center. But, there are no street lights in Belterra, so you still maintain some of the country feel without losing the suburban conveniences. For example, the new 90 acre commercial development located at the community entrance brought a movie theater, several restaurants, gym and shopping, all of which was at least 20 minutes from Belterra. Now, some residents can walk. Belterra residents also enjoy access to the many amenities, activities director that plans events for the community and new homes on larger lots. If you’re looking for top rated schools, a convenient location and something a little outside the stereotypical suburban master planned community, Belterra is a great place to start your search.

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Belterra Neighborhood Guide.

Belterra Neighborhood Map

Belterra Homes for Sale

Circle C

Distance to Downtown Austin: 18 minutes, 12 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 19 minutes, 17 miles
Zip Code: 78739 & 78749
School District: Austin ISD
Elementary School: Baranoff, Clayton, Kiker or Mills
Middle School: Gorzycki or Bailey
High School: Bowie
Amenities: 4 Community Pools (One Heated), Parks, Nature Trails, Basketball Courts, Water Slide, Meeting Rooms, Commercial Kitchen, Disc Golf, Soccer Fields, Volleyball, Picnic Areas
Average Price: $1,009,724
Median Price: $936,551
Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
Average SqFt: 2,973
Average Lot Size (Acres): 0.225

The closest master planned community to downtown Austin, Circle C is the go to choice for residents commuting to and from downtown. Comprised of more than 10 neighborhoods, each with their own feel, you can find a wide range of housing. First developed in the 1980s, you’ll find more traditional looking homes on large, tree lined lots, more modest sized homes on manageable lots to brand new homes in neighborhoods with few mature trees. You can drive through Circle C and not believe you are in the same neighborhood. But, all Circle C residents have access to the amenity centers, playgrounds, trails and community activities. And with the MoPac extension, commuting to and from these neighborhoods just got easier. On top of that, Circle C is home to one of the best H-E-B grocery stores in town, and has its own retail, dining, Alamo Drafthouse and coffee, so you don’t have to travel far for a night outside the house.

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Circle C Neighborhood Guide.

Circle C Neighborhood Map

Circle C Homes for Sale

Highpointe

Distance to Downtown Austin: 26 minutes, 20 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 27 minutes, 24 miles
Zip Code: 78737
School District: Dripping Springs ISD
Elementary School: Dripping Springs
Middle School: Dripping Springs
High School: Dripping Springs
Amenities: 4 Swimming Pools, Tennis Courts, Open Space, Hike and Bike Trails
Average Price: $833,031
Median Price: $810,500
Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
Average SqFt: 3,145
Average Lot Size (Acres): 0.297

Located right next to Belterra, Highpointe is a great alliterative for someone looking for a gated community that’s a bit more manageable in size compared to Belterra. Set in basically the same landscape with rolling hills, Highpointe is further along on the development track, so you’ll have to deal with construction for a shorter period of time. Plus, the amenity center at Highpointe with the fountain is one of the more picturesque spots in Southwest Austin and you still are within a few minutes drive to the shopping, dining and entertainment at the Belterra commercial development.

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Highpointe Neighborhood Guide.

Highpointe Neighborhood Map

Highpointe Homes for Sale

Legend Oaks

Distance to Downtown Austin: 14 minutes, 10 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 16 minutes, 14 miles
Zip Code: 78749
School District: Austin ISD
Elementary School: Patton or Mills
Middle School: Small
High School: Austin or Bowie
Amenities: Community Center, Pool and Cabanas, Covered Playscape, Tennis Courts, Picnic Tables and BBQ Grills, Greenbelt and Trails
Average Price: $743,798
Median Price: $747,500
Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
Average SqFt: 2,425
Average Lot Size (Acres): 0.18

Largely developed in the 1990s, Legend Oaks homes have the floor plans and size today’s buyers are looking for with mature landscaping. Many of the homes back to greenbelt, so if you’re looking for the illusion of space without the day to day maintenance of it, you might just find that here. Residents enjoy access to a community center and pool (with cabanas), which is a great place to meet some of your neighbors. Plus, just off Convict Hill and Escarpment, commuting from Legend Oaks is fairly painless as you have a few options for getting around the city. If you like the location of Circle C, but don’t want to spend as much, Legend Oaks might be the place to start your search.

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Legend Oaks Neighborhood Guide.

Legend Oaks Neighborhood Map

Legend Oaks Homes for Sale

Parten

Distance to Downtown Austin: 24 minutes, 20 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 24 minutes, 24 miles
Zip Code: 78737
School District: Dripping Springs ISD
Elementary School: Sycamore Springs
Middle School: Sycamore Springs
High School: Dripping Springs
Amenities: Community Pool, Club House, Playground, Hike and Bike Trails
Average Price: $1,026,317
Median Price: $1,020,000
Average Beds/Baths: 4/4
Average SqFt: 3,646
Average Lot Size (Acres): 0.248

Located just south of Nutty Brown Road off RR 1826, Parten is the newest master planned community to hit the scene in Southwest Austin. At completion, Parton will have just about 600 homes built by Village Builders, a division of Lennar Homes. Lots range in size from 65′-85′ wide giving buyers a little more room between houses than you’ll find in other master planned communities. On the exterior, homes have a more traditional look and on the interior, they have a Texas Hill Country modern vibe going with quartz counters, shaker cabinets and wood tile floors. If you’re looking for brand new in the Dripping Springs ISD and don’t need an activities director like in Belterra, Parten is a great place to start your search.

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Parten Neighborhood Guide.

Parten Neighborhood Map

Parten Homes for Sale

Shady Hollow

Distance to Downtown Austin: 21 minutes, 14 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 22 minutes, 18 miles
Zip Code: 78739 & 78748
School District: Austin ISD
Elementary School: Baranoff
Middle School: Bailey
High School: Bowie
Amenities: Swimming Pools, Tennis Courts, Basketball Courts, Parks, Nature Trails
Average Price: $742,726
Median Price: $737,133
Average Beds/Baths: 4/3
Average SqFt: 2,380
Average Lot Size (Acres): 0.345

First developed in the 1970s with building continuing through the early 2000s, Shady Hollow is one of those master planned communities where you usually stay if you end up there. With different sections of the neighborhood, you’ll find everything from a modest first home to a 4,000+ sqft home on acreage size lots. So, when housing needs change, you don’t have to leave your neighborhood to find a more suitable home. Shady Hollow has a few playgrounds and community pool. Though the neighborhoods fall under the Shady Hollow umbrella, amenities do not. Certain sections have access to the community pools and others do not. Bottom line, if you’re looking for master planned, but want the feel of an established neighborhood with highly rated schools, Shady Hollow is a great place to start your search.

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Shady Hollow Neighborhood Guide.

Shady Hollow Neighborhood Map

Shady Hollow Homes for Sale

Average and median price was calculated from ACTRIS data 9/01/2021-8/31/2022.

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