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Jennifer Ferrara · Nook Realty 

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Comparison · Circle C Corridor

# Circle C Ranch vs Belterra. 

The classic 'stay in AISD or jump to Dripping Springs' decision. Same buyer pool, very different ZIP and ISD outcome. Here is how I run it.

Factor

Circle C Ranch

Belterra

City / ZIP

Austin, 78739

Austin mailing / Dripping Springs ISD, 78737

School District

Austin ISD — Kiker / Gorzycki / Bowie

Dripping Springs ISD — Rooster Springs / DSMS / DSHS

Price Tier (placeholder)

$750K typical / $1.2M Muirfield

$700K typical / $1.1M premium

Lot Sizes

0.15 – 0.40 ac (Muirfield to 0.75+)

0.18 – 0.50 ac

Build Era

1995 – present (mixed)

2005 – present (newer overall)

Commute to Downtown Austin

~22 min MoPac

~35 – 45 min Hwy 290 / MoPac

Commute to Apple Campus

~18 min

~30 min

Amenities

Veloway, Swim Center, parks, trails

Resort-style pool, Belterra trail system, Town Center retail

Vibe

Established Austin suburb

Newer Hill Country master-plan

Best For

Buyers who need AISD and an Austin-side commute

Buyers who want DSISD, more newer construction, more Hill Country feel

## The bottom line

If the AISD pipeline is non-negotiable, Circle C wins — period. If you are open on schools and want a newer build, more land for the money, and you are willing to spend 10–20 minutes more on the commute, Belterra is a genuinely strong alternative. Drive both at 5pm before deciding.

Lead Capture

### Talk to a Circle C Ranch specialist

Tell me what you're chasing — Circle C core, Avana new-construction, Muirfield gated, or an AISD school-zone move-up. I'll reply within one business day with honest, block-level guidance.

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