Caliterra

The community

Caliterra is a roughly 600-acre master-plan on the south edge of Dripping Springs, and its land plan is the point: Onion Creek runs through it, and the developer kept the creek corridor, swimming holes, and old oaks as shared space. The Cypress Club pool, Trailhouse coffee shop, dog park, and fishing pond are built and in use — this is not a renderings-only amenity story.

The news for 2026 is The Ranch at Caliterra, an expansion of roughly 232 homesites on 80- and 100-foot lots. Lot releases began in spring 2026 with first move-ins targeted for late 2026 into 2027. That adds inventory and choice — and it also means active construction inside the community for the next couple of years.

The homes

Caliterra runs wider than the typical Austin-area master-plan: 70-, 80-, 100-, and 110-foot homesites, with typical lots from a quarter acre to a half acre and up. Builder-published base pricing in July 2026 runs from the $700s to $1.5M+, with custom builds reaching about $2M. Verify current releases — Ranch-phase allocations were still settling in early 2026.

The roster has included Drees Custom Homes, David Weekley Homes, and Scott Felder Homes, plus a short list of approved custom builders on the largest lots. Rosters rotate by phase, so confirm who’s building where before you tour. Product is mostly one- and two-story Hill Country contemporary, roughly 2,200 to 4,500+ square feet. If you want a fully built-out, amenity-first alternative, compare Headwaters across town.

Location, schools, and the drive

Caliterra is zoned to Dripping Springs ISD — the Walnut Springs Elementary area historically, but verify current zoning because the district is growing and boundaries move. Downtown Dripping Springs is about 5 minutes up RR 12, which is genuinely useful: groceries, restaurants, and the Friday-night stuff are close.

The drive to Austin is the trade. Plan 40–55 minutes to downtown via 290 at peak, less off-peak. Bee Cave retail via Hamilton Pool Road runs about 25 minutes. The single-entrance layout off RR 12 is fine day to day but adds a few minutes to everything. Buyers coming from South Austin should also weigh Driftwood options before deciding.