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Last updated: June 2026

# 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.

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

## 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 (https://drippingspringsmarket.com/schools).

## 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 (https://drippingspringsmarket.com/new-construction).

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