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Last updated: June 2026

# Dripping Springs New Construction — 2026 Community Guide

Dripping Springs has more than 8,000 newly permitted home lots as of early 2026, led by Double L Ranch (2,200+ homes), Wild Ridge (900+ homes), and Headwaters (1,000 lots), with additional inventory coming from the Caliterra expansion.

Talk to a local agent: https://drippingspringsmarket.com/contact
Call 512-954-1300: 5129541300

## New-construction community comparison

| Community | Scale | Builders (reported) | Lot sizes | HOA / MUD | Amenities | School zoning | Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Double L Ranch: https://drippingspringsmarket.com/new-construction/double-l-ranch | ~1,600–1,677 acres; 2,200+ homes planned | Highland Homes, Scott Felder, Perry Homes, Westin Homes, Drees | Varies by builder and phase | MUD district — additional MUD tax applies | 500+ acres of planned parkland, trails, on-site elementary | Dripping Springs ISD | Active — early phases |
| Wild Ridge: https://drippingspringsmarket.com/new-construction/wild-ridge | 283 acres; ~900–960 homes (formerly "Cynosure" / "Wildridge") | Confirmed phase by phase | Varies by phase | Confirm HOA / district costs per phase | Mixed-use plan, open space, adjacent to Big Sky Ranch | Dripping Springs ISD | Active — north of Hwy 290 |
| Headwaters: https://drippingspringsmarket.com/new-construction/headwaters | 1,000 permitted residential lots off Hwy 290 | David Weekley, Dream Finders, Drees, Taylor Morrison | Multiple lot widths by builder | HOA dues fund the completed amenity package | Amenity center, pool, nature trails, on-site elementary | Dripping Springs ISD | Established — later phases selling |
| Caliterra: https://drippingspringsmarket.com/new-construction/caliterra | Existing community + The Ranches at Caliterra expansion | Drees, David Weekley, Scott Felder Homes | Larger ranch-style lots in the expansion | Established HOA | Built amenity center, pool, trails, mature landscaping | Dripping Springs ISD | Expansion availability targeted for 2026 |

Community home counts and builder rosters change as phases are approved. We re-confirm these figures against City of Dripping Springs planning records and each community's own releases at every content refresh.

## Community guides

### Double L Ranch

~1,600–1,677 acres; 2,200+ homes planned

View community →
https://drippingspringsmarket.com/new-construction/double-l-ranch

### Wild Ridge

283 acres; ~900–960 homes (formerly "Cynosure" / "Wildridge")

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https://drippingspringsmarket.com/new-construction/wild-ridge

### Headwaters

1,000 permitted residential lots off Hwy 290

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https://drippingspringsmarket.com/new-construction/headwaters

### Caliterra

Existing community + The Ranches at Caliterra expansion

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https://drippingspringsmarket.com/new-construction/caliterra

## What to know before you buy new construction here

MUD taxes change the payment. Several Dripping Springs developments sit inside municipal utility districts, which add a district tax on top of the base property tax rate. On a $600,000 home that difference is real money every month — always underwrite the total tax rate for the exact lot, not the city average.

Incentives beat list price. In a corrected market, builders protect their published base price and compete on rate buydowns, closing-cost credits, and design-center allowances. The best deal is often the one that never shows up in the price.

Register your agent on the first visit. Builder sales reps work for the builder. Most builders require your agent to accompany or register you on your first visit for representation to apply — bring us in before you walk a model home.

Phase and lot selection drive resale. Greenbelt, cul-de-sac, and view lots hold value best. In multi-decade build-outs like Double L Ranch, the phase you buy in determines how long you live next to active construction.

## Ready to talk Dripping Springs?

Tell us what you're looking for and a local Dripping Springs specialist will reach out.

Contact us: https://drippingspringsmarket.com/contact
Call 512-954-1300: 5129541300

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