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 you can find Southwest Austin master planned communities.

📍 Map: Southwest Austin Master Planned Communities

Here is a map of Southwest Austin master planned communities. The map is interactive. Click on the neighborhoods for a link for more info. And, scroll down to learn more detail.

📊 Chart: Southwest Austin Master Planned Communities

Looking for a quick look at our list of Southwest Austin master planned communities? Here is a chart with the highlights. Scroll down for a more detailed look at each community and see what’s for sale.

Neighborhood	Amenities	Year Built	Avg SqFt	Price Range	Distance to Austin
Belterra	Pools, Parks, Nature Trails, Fitness Center, Sports Courts & Fields	2003-2022	3,061	Mid $400k’s – $1.2MM	25 mins
Circle C	Pools, Parks, Trails, Sports Courts & Fields, Water Slide, Meeting Rooms, Picnic Areas	1987-2021	2,973	Mid $400k’s – $2.5MM	18 mins
Highpointe	Pools, Tennis Courts, Open Space, Hike and Bike Trails	2005-2021	3,145	Mid $500k’s – $1.25MM	26 mins
Legend Oaks	Community Center, Pool & Cabanas, Covered Playscape, Tennis Courts, Picnic Tables & Grills, Greenbelt & Trails	1987-2001	2,425	Mid $400k’s – High $800k’s	14 mins
Parten	Pool, Club House, Playground, Hike & Bike Trails	2018-Today(2025)	3,646	Mid $700k’s – $1.35MM	24 mins
Shady Hollow	Pools, Tennis Courts, Basketball Courts, Parks, Nature Trails	1973-2008	2,380	High $300k’s – $1.3MM	21 mins

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 (9/10)
Middle School: Dripping Springs (7/10)
High School: Dripping Springs (8/10)
Amenities: Resort Style Pool, Kid’s Pool, Lap Pool, Parks, Nature Trails, Recreation Center, Fitness Center, Basketball Courts, Sports Fields
Year Built: 2003-2022
Price Range: Mid $400k’s – $1.2MM
Average Price: $725,801
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.

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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 (7/10), Clayton (9/10), Kiker (8/10) or Mills (10/10)
Middle School: Gorzycki (8/10) or Bailey (5/10)
High School: Bowie (7/10)
Amenities: 4 Community Pools (One Heated), Parks, Nature Trails, Basketball Courts, Water Slide, Meeting Rooms, Commercial Kitchen, Disc Golf, Soccer Fields, Volleyball, Picnic Areas
Year Built: 1987-2021
Price Range: Mid $400k’s – $2.5MM
Average Price: $848,662
Median Price: $800,000
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.

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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 (7/10)
Middle School: Dripping Springs (7/10)
High School: Dripping Springs (8/10)
Amenities: 4 Swimming Pools, Tennis Courts, Open Space, Hike and Bike Trails
Year Built: 2005-2021
Price Range: Mid $500k’s – $1.25MM
Average Price: $749,441
Median Price: $723,859
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.

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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 (5/10) or Mills (10/10)
Middle School: Small (7/10)
High School: Austin (6/10) or Bowie (7/10)
Amenities: Community Center, Pool and Cabanas, Covered Playscape, Tennis Courts, Picnic Tables and BBQ Grills, Greenbelt and Trails
Year Built: 1987-2001
Price Range: Mid $400k’s – High $800k’s
Average Price: $649,759
Median Price: $642,375
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.

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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 (8/10)
Middle School: Sycamore Springs (8/10)
High School: Dripping Springs (8/10)
Amenities: Community Pool, Club House, Playground, Hike and Bike Trails
Year Built: 2018-Today(2025)
Price Range: Mid $700k’s – $1.35MM
Average Price: $960,519
Median Price: $942,500
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.

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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 (7/10)
Middle School: Bailey (5/10)
High School: Bowie (7/10)
Amenities: Swimming Pools, Tennis Courts, Basketball Courts, Parks, Nature Trails
Year Built: 1973-2008
Price Range: High $300k’s – $1.3MM
Average Price: $686,036
Median Price: $675,000
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.

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Average and median price was calculated from ACTRIS data 6/1/2023-5/31/2025. School ratings are GreatSchools ratings as of January 2025. We hope you enjoyed reading our Southwest Austin master planned communities post.

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