Why Live in West Oak Hill
West Oak Hill in Austin, Texas, offers a suburban lifestyle surrounded by Heritage Oak trees and characterized by two-story and ranch-style homes with Texas limestone and metal roofs. The neighborhood, originally known as Live Oak Tree, has been called Oak Hill since 1900. Residents benefit from spacious backyards and the convenience of the Y, where highways 290 and 71 split, providing access to downtown Austin despite some congestion. Local parks include Convict Hill Quarry Park, a historic site with a unique backstory involving the Texas Capitol's reconstruction, and Windmill Run Park, a 50-acre area with hiking trails, a playground, and picnic tables. The 0.7-mile loop trail in Windmill Run Park is popular for hiking and mountain biking. Dining options in West Oak Hill feature a variety of authentic flavors, such as Texas comfort food at Jack Allen’s Kitchen, seafood at Shore Raw Bar & Grill, and Detroit-style pizza at Via 313. Donn’s Texas BBQ, a cafeteria-style restaurant since the 1990s, serves traditional Texas BBQ and breakfast. For groceries, residents have access to an H-E-B store. The neighborhood feeds into Oak Hill Elementary, Small Middle, and Austin High.