Caliterra — New Construction & The Ranches at Caliterra
Caliterra is an established Dripping Springs master-planned community that is adding new inventory in 2026 through The Ranches at Caliterra expansion, with homes from Drees, David Weekley, and Scott Felder Homes.
Caliterra at a glance
Scale
Established community plus new expansion phase
Expansion
The Ranches at Caliterra — availability targeted for 2026
Location
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
School district
Dripping Springs ISD
Best for
Buyers who want new build inside a finished community
Status
Resale + new expansion inventory
Community overview
Caliterra is one of Dripping Springs' established master-planned communities, and it is back on the new-construction map through The Ranches at Caliterra — an expansion phase with availability targeted for 2026. Buyers here get something the newer developments cannot offer yet: mature landscaping, working amenities, and an existing neighborhood, with the option of a brand-new home.
There is a market dynamic worth naming. Adding new inventory to an already-established community can put downward pressure on resale pricing in the older Caliterra sections, because a buyer comparing a 2018 resale to a brand-new home two streets over will expect a discount. If you already own in Caliterra, that matters for pricing strategy. If you are buying resale, it is leverage.
We work both sides of this community — new construction contracts in the expansion and resale positioning in the original sections. Ask us which makes more sense for your timeline and budget.
Pricing & home sizes
| Price range | Expansion pricing released by phase — resale inventory in the original sections often prices below comparable new builds |
|---|---|
| Home sizes | Mix of established resale homes and new expansion plans |
| Lot sizes | Larger ranch-style lots in the expansion phase; standard lots in the original sections |
| Builders | Drees Custom Homes, David Weekley Homes, Scott Felder Homes |
Builder pricing and inventory change weekly — contact us for the current release list and lot map.
Amenities
- Established amenity center and community pool
- Mature landscaping and completed streetscapes
- Trail network and creek-side open space
- Active resident community and neighborhood events
- Convenient access to downtown Dripping Springs
- Zoned to Dripping Springs ISD
Schools
| Elementary | Dripping Springs ISD elementary |
|---|---|
| Middle | Dripping Springs Middle School or Sycamore Springs Middle School |
| High school | Dripping Springs High School |
Attendance zones are set by Dripping Springs ISD and can change as new campuses open — always verify the zoning for a specific address.
More detail on campuses and ratings is on the Dripping Springs schools guide.
Wild Ridge vs. Double L Ranch vs. Headwaters
Caliterra is one of three major new-construction communities in Dripping Springs. For the full side-by-side comparison of builders, pricing, lot sizes, amenities, and status, see the new construction community guide.
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