Market Overview for Headwaters At Barton Creek
There are 21 active listings in Headwaters At Barton Creek with a median list price of $700K and a median sold price of $679K.
Homes average 66 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 3 homes have sold, with 71 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $257.
About Headwaters At Barton Creek
Headwaters At Barton Creek is a flagship master-planned community in Dripping Springs, Texas, situated approximately 25 minutes west of downtown Austin in the Texas Hill Country. Spanning over 1,000 acres, the community was designed by Freehold Communities with a preservation-first approach that protects the Barton Creek watershed, maintains five hilltop preserves, and dedicates hundreds of acres to parks, trails, and open space.
Homes in Headwaters At Barton Creek range from the upper $400,000s to over $1.5 million, built by nationally recognized builders including Toll Brothers, Taylor Morrison, Ashton Woods, David Weekley Homes, and Coventry Homes. Architectural styles blend Hill Country stone and contemporary design, with floor plans ranging from single-story ranch homes to large two-story estate residences on lots that take advantage of the rolling terrain and scenic views.
Headwaters At Barton Creek is served by the Dripping Springs Independent School District (Dripping Springs ISD), a district rated "B" by TEA for 2024-25 (89 of 100). A new DSISD elementary school is planned on-site, with students continuing to Dripping Springs Middle School and Dripping Springs High School. The district has been recognized as a silver medal school by U.S. News & World Report.
The community's amenity complex, HW Central, features a split-level swimming pool, water playscape, state-of-the-art fitness center, event pavilion, and a manicured play field for organized and casual recreation. Over eight miles of trails connect neighborhoods to open space, scenic overlooks, and the surrounding Hill Country landscape. Dripping Springs holds the distinction of being Texas's first International Dark Sky city, and Headwaters At Barton Creek features a stargazing amphitheater designed to take advantage of the protected night skies.
Living in Headwaters At Barton Creek
Headwaters At Barton Creek offers new-construction homes, Hill Country natural setting, and Dripping Springs ISD schools in a single community. Homes from the upper $400Ks to $1.5M+ sit on a landscape deliberately preserved during development, with eight miles of trails, hilltop preserves, and Barton Creek watershed protections that ensure the natural setting endures as the community matures.
The HW Central amenity complex anchors daily life with a resort-style pool, fitness center, and year-round lifestyle programming coordinated by a full-time director. Dripping Springs' growing collection of wineries, breweries, and restaurants along RR 12 adds a small-town social dimension, while Austin's employment centers are accessible via US-290 in approximately 25-30 minutes. The community's dark-sky design and stargazing amphitheater reflect a broader commitment to preserving the Hill Country character that drew residents here in the first place.
Things to Do in Headwaters At Barton Creek
- Headwaters At Barton Creek Trail System: Over eight miles of community trails connecting neighborhoods to hilltop preserves, scenic overlooks, and Barton Creek watershed open space.
- HW Central Amenity Complex: Resort-style split-level pool, water playscape, fitness center, event pavilion, and manicured play field with year-round lifestyle programming.
- Stargazing Amphitheater: Purpose-built amphitheater in Homestead Park built for stargazing in Texas's first International Dark Sky city.
- Dripping Springs Wine Trail: Collection of Hill Country wineries, breweries, and distilleries along RR 12 and US-290, minutes from the community.
- Hamilton Pool Preserve: Natural swimming hole and collapsed grotto approximately 20 minutes west, managed by Travis County Parks.
- Pedernales Falls State Park: State park with hiking, swimming, and camping along the Pedernales River, approximately 30 minutes west.
Major Employers in Headwaters At Barton Creek
- Downtown Austin Employers (Technology & Professional Services): Corporate offices approximately 25-30 minutes east via US-290
- Dripping Springs ISD (Education): School district rated "B" by TEA for 2024-25 and a significant local employer
- Tesla Gigafactory (Automotive & Manufacturing): Southeast Austin manufacturing facility, approximately 40 minutes east
- Hill Country Employers (Hospitality & Tourism): Wineries, breweries, and event venues along the Dripping Springs corridor
- St. David's South Austin Medical Center (Healthcare): Major hospital approximately 20 minutes east on US-290
Headwaters At Barton Creek Schools
Headwaters At Barton Creek is served by Dripping Springs ISD. Students typically attend Dripping Springs Elementary or WildwoodSprings Elementary for elementary school, Dripping Springs Middle for middle school, and Dripping Springs High School for high school.
School District: Dripping Springs ISD
Public Schools
Pre-Schools
- Primrose School of Dripping Springs - Accredited early education and child care in Dripping Springs
- Creative World School - Dripping Springs - Early learning center near the Headwaters At Barton Creek community
Private Schools
- Dripping Springs Montessori - Montessori school in the Dripping Springs area
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Headwaters At Barton Creek community in Texas?
Headwaters At Barton Creek is a master-planned community in Dripping Springs, Texas, approximately 25 minutes west of downtown Austin. The 1,000+ acre community sits in the Hill Country along the Barton Creek watershed.
How much do homes cost in Headwaters At Barton Creek?
Homes in Headwaters At Barton Creek range from the upper $400,000s to over $1.5 million. Builders include Toll Brothers, Taylor Morrison, Ashton Woods, David Weekley Homes, and Coventry Homes.
What school district is Headwaters At Barton Creek in?
Headwaters At Barton Creek is served by Dripping Springs ISD, a district rated "B" by TEA for 2024-25 (89 of 100). A new elementary school is planned on-site, with students continuing to Dripping Springs Middle School and Dripping Springs High School.
What amenities does Headwaters At Barton Creek offer?
Headwaters At Barton Creek features the HW Central amenity complex with a resort-style pool, water playscape, fitness center, event pavilion, over eight miles of trails, and a stargazing amphitheater in Texas's first International Dark Sky city.
How far is Headwaters At Barton Creek from Austin?
Headwaters At Barton Creek is approximately 25-30 minutes from downtown Austin via US-290. The community provides Hill Country living with practical access to Austin's employment centers, dining, and entertainment.
What is the Headwaters At Barton Creek community known for?
Headwaters At Barton Creek is known for its preservation-first design with Dripping Springs ISD schools, a planned on-site elementary, eight miles of trails, resort-style pool, community events, and a master-planned environment with an active lifestyle program.
