Market Overview for Hilltop Manor
There are 20 active listings in Hilltop Manor with a median list price of $499K and a median sold price of $466K.
Over the past 30 days, 2 homes have sold, with 23 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $287.
About Hilltop Manor
Hill Top Manor is a residential subdivision in the Dripping Springs area of Travis County. The community dates to 2002 and has continued to develop over subsequent years, with newer construction as recent as 2019. Homes are single-family detached residences, predominantly three- to four-bedroom floor plans ranging from approximately 1,875 to 2,450 square feet.
The subdivision is located off Linkhill Drive in the 78736 zip code. Hill Top Manor borders the Montebella subdivision, with some addresses along Linkhill Drive falling in one community or the other depending on exact lot position. The community has an HOA with quarterly assessments. On-site amenities include tennis courts.
The area sits in Austin's southwest Hill Country corridor, with Dripping Springs approximately five miles to the west along Highway 290. The surrounding landscape features characteristic central Texas terrain with rolling hills, native oaks, and limestone outcroppings. Properties in the subdivision are on individual lots in a setting that blends suburban development with the Hill Country's natural environment.
Living in Hilltop Manor
Hill Top Manor is served by Dripping Springs Independent School District, which covers portions of both Hays County and southwestern Travis County. DSISD operates multiple campuses including elementary, middle, and high school facilities. Dripping Springs High School serves as the zoned high school for the area.
Dripping Springs, known as the "Gateway to the Hill Country," provides the nearest commercial services along Highway 290 with grocery stores, restaurants, and local shops. The growing Hamilton Pool Road and Ranch Road 12 corridors offer additional retail and dining. Hamilton Pool Preserve, a Travis County park featuring a natural swimming hole beneath a 50-foot limestone overhang, is approximately 15 miles west. Pedernales Falls State Park, a Texas Parks and Wildlife property with over 5,000 acres along the Pedernales River, is approximately 20 miles to the northwest.
Downtown Austin is approximately 20 miles east via Highway 290 and MoPac Expressway. The Dripping Springs area has seen growth in Hill Country wineries and distilleries along the Highway 290 corridor, contributing to local tourism and dining options.
Things to Do in Hilltop Manor
- Dripping Springs Area Wineries and Distilleries: The Highway 290 corridor west of Dripping Springs is home to multiple wineries, distilleries, and tasting rooms offering tours and events.
- Hamilton Pool Preserve: Travis County park approximately 15 miles west featuring a natural swimming hole beneath a 50-foot limestone overhang. Reservations required during peak season.
- Pedernales Falls State Park: Over 5,000 acres along the Pedernales River with hiking, swimming, camping, birding, and horseback riding. Approximately 20 miles northwest.
- Dripping Springs Community: Local shops, restaurants, and seasonal events in the Dripping Springs downtown area along Highway 290, approximately five miles west.
- Reimers Ranch Park: Travis County park on the Pedernales River with over 2,400 acres of hiking and mountain biking trails, rock climbing at the Milton Reimers limestone bluffs, and river access.
Major Employers in Hilltop Manor
- Dripping Springs ISD (Education): The school district is one of the area's largest employers with multiple campuses across the district.
- St. David's HealthCare (Healthcare): Operates hospitals and medical facilities throughout the Austin metro, with positions accessible via the Highway 290 corridor.
- Dell Technologies (Technology): Headquartered in Round Rock, accessible via Highway 290 east and MoPac.
- Apple Inc. (Technology): Parmer Lane campuses in north Austin, accessible via MoPac and US-183.
Hilltop Manor Schools
Hill Top Manor is served by Dripping Springs Independent School District, which covers portions of Hays County and southwestern Travis County.
School District: Dripping Springs ISD
Public Schools
- Dripping Springs Elementary - One of multiple DSISD elementary campuses serving the area.
- Dripping Springs Middle School - DSISD middle school campus.
- Dripping Springs High School - DSISD high school serving the community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hill Top Manor located?
Hill Top Manor is a residential subdivision off Linkhill Drive in the 78736 zip code, in the Dripping Springs area of Travis County. Dripping Springs is approximately five miles to the west along Highway 290.
Which school district serves Hill Top Manor?
Hill Top Manor is served by Dripping Springs Independent School District. The district's campuses include multiple elementary schools, a middle school, and Dripping Springs High School.
When was Hill Top Manor built?
The community dates to 2002 and has continued to develop over subsequent years. Homes are single-family residences ranging from approximately 1,875 to 2,450 square feet.
How far is Hill Top Manor from Austin?
Hill Top Manor is approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Austin via Highway 290 and MoPac Expressway.
What is the Hill Country setting like?
The subdivision is in Austin's southwest Hill Country corridor, with rolling hills, native oaks, and limestone outcroppings characteristic of central Texas terrain. Hamilton Pool Preserve and Pedernales Falls State Park are within 15 to 20 miles.
