Headwaters — New Construction Homes in Dripping Springs
Headwaters is a master-planned community off Hwy 290 in Dripping Springs with 1,000 permitted residential lots, built by David Weekley, Dream Finders, Drees, and Taylor Morrison, and featuring a new on-site elementary school.
Headwaters at a glance
Scale
1,000 permitted residential lots
Location
Off Hwy 290, Dripping Springs
Architecture
Hill Country Modern design standards
Schools
New on-site elementary school
Amenities
Built and open — not promised
Status
Established master plan, later phases selling
Community overview
Headwaters is the most established of the major Dripping Springs new-construction communities. With 1,000 permitted residential lots off Hwy 290, its amenity center, trail network, and landscaping are already built and in use — buyers can walk the pool deck and meet neighbors before they sign, rather than buying from a rendering.
The community is built around a Hill Country Modern architectural standard and an extensive nature trail network that ties the neighborhoods together. A new on-site elementary school serves families inside the community, which is a significant draw for DSISD-motivated buyers.
Four builders are active here — David Weekley, Dream Finders, Drees, and Taylor Morrison — which means real plan variety and real competition on incentives. Established amenities typically carry a price premium over the newer Wild Ridge and Double L Ranch releases; whether that premium is worth it depends on how soon you need the lifestyle to actually exist.
Pricing & home sizes
| Price range | Premium to newer Dripping Springs releases, reflecting completed amenities — current price sheets available on request |
|---|---|
| Home sizes | Wide range across four builders, from efficient plans to large move-up homes |
| Lot sizes | Multiple lot widths by builder, with greenbelt and Hill Country view premiums |
| Builders | David Weekley Homes, Dream Finders Homes, Drees Custom Homes, Taylor Morrison |
Builder pricing and inventory change weekly — contact us for the current release list and lot map.
Amenities
- Completed amenity center with resort-style pool
- Extensive nature trail network throughout the community
- Community gathering and event space with lifestyle programming
- Playgrounds, parks, and open green space
- Hill Country Modern architectural standards community-wide
- New on-site elementary school
Schools
| Elementary | On-site Dripping Springs ISD elementary school |
|---|---|
| Middle | Sycamore Springs Middle School or Dripping 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
Headwaters 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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