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# Buying on Acreage vs. a Master-Planned Community Near Dripping Springs

Sunset Canyon Homes · Dripping Springs, TX 78737

If you've narrowed to the Dripping Springs area, you're usually choosing between three archetypes: **Sunset Canyon** (acreage), **Belterra** (established master-plan), and **Caliterra** (newer master-plan with downtown walkability).

## What you trade

Dimension

Sunset Canyon

Belterra / Caliterra

Typical lot

1–3+ acres

0.15–0.25 acre

HOA dues

$200–$400/yr

$800–$1,200/yr

Amenity center

None

Pool, gym, trails, events

Water/sewer

Well + septic

Municipal

Property tax

~1.6–1.9% (no MUD)

~2.3–2.7% (with MUD)

Resale buyer pool

Specific (acreage-seekers)

Broad

## Pick acreage if…

You want privacy, dark skies, room for dogs/horses/a workshop, and you'll _actually_ use the land. You're comfortable with well/septic ownership.

## Pick master-planned if…

You'll use the pool and trails weekly, you want neighborhood kid networks for your children, and the convenience of municipal utilities is worth the higher dues and taxes.

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