Heritage Country is a Hill Country neighborhood off Highway 290 in Southwest Austin, behind the Polo Club, known for its large lots and Dripping Springs ISD schools. Scroll Down to Read Our Heritage Country Neighborhood Guide.
Heritage Country Homes for Sale
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Heritage Country is located behind the Polo Club. To get to Heritage Country, take 290 west from South Austin and make a right on Heritage Oaks Drive. Make a left on Carriage House Lane. Make a right on Sundown Ridge. Heritage Country is shaded in blue on the map below. Explore other Southwest Austin neighborhoods in our Southwest Austin Neighborhood Guide.
Heritage Country Property Tax Rate
The property tax rate in Southwest Austin's Heritage Country neighborhood is 1.6353% as of the 2025 tax year, up from 1.5641% as of the 2024 year. It was 1.51% as of the 2023 tax year, down from 1.7056% as of the 2022 tax year. The property tax rate was 1.8073% as of the 2021 tax year.
Heritage Country Schools
Homes in Southwest Austin's Heritage Country neighborhood are zoned to the Dripping Springs ISD, and students will likely attend the following schools:
- Dripping Springs Elementary - 8/10
- Dripping Springs Middle - 8/10
- Dripping Springs High - 7/10
School ratings reflect Great Schools ratings as of November 2026. Ratings are subject to change at any time. Please verify ratings and boundaries with the school district.
Heritage Country Sold Data - What Heritage Country Homes Actually Sold For
What sold recently in Heritage Country and for how much? Where can I find pictures of homes that actually sold? How many days does it take to sell a home in Heritage Country? How many homes are currently for sale in Heritage Country? What’s the median sold price in Heritage Country? What does the 90 day historic market trend look like in Heritage Country? How’s the Heritage Country market trending?
All of these questions (and more!) can be answered on our Heritage Country Sold Data Report.
Heritage Country Market Stats — 12 Months (10/1/2025 – 9/30/2026)
Based on a limited number of sales — figures may not reflect the full range of homes in the neighborhood.
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Bed / Bath Range | 3 beds, 3 baths |
| Median Sale Price | $890,000 |
| Price Range | $890,000 – $890,000 |
| Median Price Per Sq Ft | $349 |
| Median Home Size | 2,550 sq ft |
| Median Days on Market | 47 days |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99% |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS. 12 months ending September 2026. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Heritage Country Home Price History
Curious how home prices in Heritage Country have trended? Here’s a five-year look at closed sales from 2022 through 2026 YTD.
Years with 5 or fewer sales may not reflect the full range of homes in the neighborhood.
| Year | Homes Sold | Median Sale Price | YoY | Price Range | Median $/SqFt | Median Home Size | Median Beds/Baths | Median DOM | Sale-to-List |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | $2,000,000 | — | $2,000,000–$2,000,000 | $635 | 3,152 sq ft | 5bd/4ba | 5 days | 111% |
| 2023 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 2 | $1,415,000 | ▼ 29.3% | $880,000–$1,950,000 | $396 | 3,526 sq ft | 5bd/4ba | 70 days | 94% |
| 2025 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2026 YTD | 1 | $890,000 | ▼ 37.1% | $890,000–$890,000 | $349 | 2,550 sq ft | 3bd/3ba | 47 days | 99% |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS (ACTRIS). 2026 figures reflect year-to-date sales through 10/13/2026. Year-over-year change is calculated against the most recent prior year with recorded sales. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Heritage Country Days on Market Trend
How fast are Heritage Country homes selling? Here's a five-year look at how long homes sat on the market before going under contract, from 2022 through 2026 YTD.
| Year | Homes Sold | Median Days on Market | Avg Days on Market |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 5 days | 5 days |
| 2023 | 0 | No sales | No sales |
| 2024 | 2 | 70 days | 70 days |
| 2025 | 0 | No sales | No sales |
| 2026 YTD | 1 | 47 days | 47 days |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS. 2026 figures reflect year-to-date sales through October 2026. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Pros and Cons of Living in Heritage Country
Pros
- Location: Off Highway 290, behind the Polo Club.
- Lots: Heritage Country is known for its large lots.
- Zoned to Dripping Springs ISD schools: Dripping Springs Elementary (8/10), Dripping Springs Middle (8/10), and Dripping Springs High (7/10).
Cons
- The 2025 property tax rate was 1.6353%, up from 1.5641% in 2024.
- Heritage Country does not have a community pool.
- Heritage Country had 4 sales from 2022 through 2026 YTD, with none in 2023 or 2025, so the figures reflect specific homes.
- Sale prices since 2022 have ranged from $880,000 to $2,000,000.
- The median sale price fell from $2,000,000 in 2022 to $1,415,000 in 2024 and $890,000 in 2026 YTD. Years with 5 or fewer sales may not reflect the full range of homes in the neighborhood.
Who it fits: Heritage Country fits buyers who want large lots off Highway 290, behind the Polo Club, with Dripping Springs ISD zoning. Who should look elsewhere: Buyers who want a community pool, a neighborhood with many recent sales, or Austin ISD zoning may want to look at other Southwest Austin neighborhoods.
Frequently Asked Questions About Heritage Country
No. Heritage Country does not have a community pool.
Heritage Country is zoned to Dripping Springs ISD. Students will likely attend Dripping Springs Elementary (8/10), Dripping Springs Middle (8/10), and Dripping Springs High (7/10).
The property tax rate in Heritage Country is 1.6353% as of the 2025 tax year, up from 1.5641% as of the 2024 year. It was 1.51% as of the 2023 tax year, down from 1.7056% as of the 2022 tax year. Confirm the current rate with the Hays County tax office before making an offer.
The median sale price in Heritage Country over the past 12 months was $890,000 across 1 sale, or $349 per square foot. With only 1 sale, the figures reflect a specific home. The median was $2,000,000 in 2022 and $1,415,000 in 2024.
The one home sold in Heritage Country in the past 12 months had 47 days on the market and sold at 99% of the list price. Median days on market was 5 in 2022 and 70 in 2024.
Heritage Country is off Highway 290, behind the Polo Club. From 290 west, turn right on Heritage Oaks Drive, left on Carriage House Lane, and right on Sundown Ridge.
Median home size for sold homes ranged from 2,550 to 3,526 square feet by year from 2022 through 2026 YTD, with a median of 3 to 5 bedrooms and 3 to 4 bathrooms. With only 4 sales in that period, the figures reflect specific homes.
Southwest Austin Realtor Specializing in Heritage Country Homes
Rebecca Jacks and Raymond Stoklosa are Southwest Austin Realtors specializing in Heritage Country homes. Whether you're looking to buy or sell a home in Heritage Country, Rebecca and Raymond know the area well and have the experience and tools necessary to make your next real estate transaction stress free. For more info about who we are and how we work, check out Buying a Home in Heritage Country and Selling a Home in Southwest Austin.
