Alyse Black
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Heart Of Austin Homes
(737) 204-7305
132 Total Sales
2 in West Oak Hill
$770K - $830K Price Range
West Oak Hill
Neighborhood Reviews
$693,672
Average Value
West Oak Hill in Austin, Texas, embodies warm suburban living amid the trees. Two-story and ranch-style homes, featuring Texas limestone and metal roofs, line the streets, which are canopied by Heritage Oak trees that lent the neighborhood its name. Residents also enjoy spacious backyards.
Originally called Live Oak Tree, the neighborhood Oak Hill has been referred to by its current name since 1900.
The area notably features the Y, a wishbone-like split of highways 290 and 71. As a trade-off for the ensuing congestion, West Oak Hill enjoys convenient access to downtown Austin.
Parks in West Oak Hill include Convict Hill Quarry Park and Windmill Run Park. Convict Hill Quarry Park is a historic site with an interesting backstory. In the late 1800s, after the Texas Capitol burned, the government built a 6-mile railroad line from what was then called Oatmanville to the capitol site in Austin. The state then used inmates to rebuild the building. Limestone proved to be too soft for the exterior, so officials moved the inmates to Burnet County to mine pink granite, which is what the exterior is made of today. The use of inmates is what gave the quarry its name. While not much remains of the original quarry, the park has acknowledged this history.
Windmill Run Park is a 50-acre oasis that features hiking trails, a playground and picnic tables. The park showcases a 0.7-mile loop trail on which hikers and mountain bikers can track and race to the highest elevation for great views.
The West Oak Hill neighborhood feeds into Oak Hill Elementary, Small Middle, and Austin High.
West Oak Hill features some authentic flavors from Austin and beyond. Jack Allen’s Kitchen prides itself on its Texas comfort food, while Shore Raw Bar & Grill is a seafood restaurant that encourages shared plates. For a taste of Detroit, Via 313 uses pans inspired by auto parts to create crispiness on all sides of its Detroit-style pizza.
Donn’s Texas BBQ is a cafeteria-style restaurant that has been in West Oak Hill since the 1990s. Customers relish authentic Texas BBQ: ribs, briskets, sausage, chicken and turkey. The restaurant also serves breakfast.
For at-home cooking, West Oak Hill has an H-E-B grocery store in the area.
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Nicholas Powell
Photography Contributed By
Leigh Christian
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Alyse Black
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Amanda Pettitt
Amanda Pettitt
Responds QuicklyCompass RE Texas, LLC
(888) 450-1763
46 Total Sales
1 in West Oak Hill
$565,000 Price
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Laurie Mills
Laurie Mills
Compass RE Texas, LLC
(855) 453-1568
37 Total Sales
2 in West Oak Hill
$588K - $833K Price Range
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Scott McCord
Scott McCord
Compass RE Texas, LLC
(512) 881-9122
126 Total Sales
1 in West Oak Hill
$336,000 Price
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Joi Jones
Joi Jones
Keller Williams Realty
(833) 759-0483
32 Total Sales
1 in West Oak Hill
$750,000 Price
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Adam Zell
Adam Zell
Compass RE Texas, LLC
(855) 329-4291
357 Total Sales
6 in West Oak Hill
$575K - $1.5M Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Slaughter Creek Trail
- Trails
- Hiking
Convict Hill Quarry Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Hiking
Circle C Metropolitan Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Disc Golf
Windmill Run Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Legend Oaks Neighborhood Park
- Boating
- Pool
- Trails
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/20/2014
Niche Review
The area is growing exponentially, therefore creating many new job possibilities. There is a diverse career field in this area.
6/3/2014
Niche Review
Austin is a fairly large city and has it's share of crime that is hand-in-hand with safety.
6/20/2014
Niche Review
There is very little crime and violence in this area. The police are very responsive and vigilant.
6/3/2014
Niche Review
Austin offers many types of eateries from chain to mom and pop. The food is good to excellent in most cases.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | West Oak Hill | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
4,687
Median Year Built
1996
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,589
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,957
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,354
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 312 - 3pm
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Sunday, Aug 31 - 3pm
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Sunday, Aug 32 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,170 - $2,790 per month
- Callista Hill Country Apartments
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 686+ Sq Ft
- 8600 W Highway 71
- Austin, TX
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
20,188
Median Age
40
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$100,373
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$125,830
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.7%
College Graduates
57.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
23%
% Population in Labor Force
75%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
97°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
10
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
3
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
12
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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