$611,075Average Value$305Average Price per Sq Ft11Homes For Sale
Master-planned offerings closer to everything
Western Oaks is among the most established master-planned neighborhoods in the southwestern extent of Austin. When the neighborhood began building in the mid-1970s, it was more of a distant escape from the city. But as Austin's development keeps creeping outward from its core, Western Oaks has become more central and consequently coveted. Snug between two major highways, this leafy suburb's homes and high-performing public schools conjoin with miles of trails and dozens of Austin-specific chains, forming an active and engaged neighborhood where convenience and comfort are sacred. "As people have more kids, they need a little bit more space, so they move even further," says Realtor Joaquin Sanchez of Compass RE Texas. "Western Oaks tends to have a little more of a community. Your kids are going to school together. People are growing up together. People are staying in these houses for a long time."
Western Oaks is a charming neighborhood in southwest Austin, Texas.
The Shops at Arbor Trail offers award-winning aesthetics and convenient shopping.
1/2
Shortcuts and greenbelt trails to Dick Nichols District Park
Outdoor spaces are a major component of the master planning in Western Oaks, where basketball and tennis courts hide behind groups of homes with paved trails that sneak between them. The Western Oaks Property Owners Association maintains a playground, tennis courts and a junior Olympic-sized swimming pool off of Woodcreek Road, which is popular in the summertime and when competition swim season is on. Dick Nichols District Park also contains a public pool in addition to an expansive green space rife with other amenities, including playgrounds and courts for volleyball, tennis and pickleball. The park also has several miles of hiking trails, forging connections across the neighborhood. Trail connections abound further with the Latta Branch Greenbelt Trail, which offers a scenic shortcut between Davis Lane and Beckett Road, passing through a grotto of cypress trees and buttonbush.
Western Oaks features hiking and biking trails through its greenbelt.
Latta Branch Greenbelt Trail in Western Oaks provides a scenic path through cypress trees.
1/2
An active and festive PTA at Patton Elementary
Students in Western Oaks begin an education at Patton Elementary, rated A-minus by Niche. Known for having an active PTA, the school's community of parents organizes tons of events, including multiple picnics throughout the year and parties that celebrate diversity, like a Diwali celebration featuring henna tattoos and traditional dances or a Black History Month celebration featuring live music and vendor booths for local Black-owned businesses. By sixth grade, students begin attending Clint Small Middle School, which also has an A-minus rating. Home to the first-ever Green Tech Academy in the Austin Independent School District, the program offers an interdisciplinary curriculum with experiences in robotics, agriculture and conservation. For their last four years of school, students attend Austin High School, Texas' oldest continuously operating public high school. Offering students enrollment in one of four specialty academies, each provides a variety of special experiences, such as guest speakers and travel opportunities.
Western Oaks residents value Austin High School for its historic prestige.
Western Oaks families love Patton Elementary, a top-rated Austin school.
1/2
Modern farmhouses and multiplex condos
The homes of Western Oaks are primarily found in several subdivisions that hide from the neighborhood's central thoroughfare of Beckett Road behind a long strand of red brick sound barriers. Within each subdivision, housing options are fairly consistent. Designs and pricing are really only offset by a small collection of multiplex condos in the gated community of Davis Place, typically selling for between $425,000 to $450,000. Meanwhile, most single-family homes come in a new traditional style, and their floorplans tend to be laid out in a two-story design with a built-in garage or as a single-story snout house. Either way, garage space is a must. Some flash elements of modern farmhouses, like barnstars and exposed wooden beams, while others blend the new traditional style with elements of Craftsman-style or midcentury architecture, like double-pitched roofs or multi-colored brick facades. Prices for single-family homes are largely driven by square footage, with homes between 1,300 and 2,000 sq. feet usually selling for $450,000 to $650,000. For something larger than 2,000 sq. feet, prices usually begin around $650,000 and can reach up to $850,000.
Western Oaks homes showcase modern farmhouse, Craftsman, or midcentury design elements.
Davis Place in Western Oaks features gated condos priced between $425,000 and $450,000.
1/2
Tex-Mex options aplenty in the Shops at Arbor Trails
When it comes time to restock the pantry, residents head to the neighborhood's northeast corner to shop at either a Whole Foods Market or Costco Wholesale in the Shops at Arbor Trails. Having won numerous awards from the Austin Business Journal for its tailored aesthetics, perhaps the most unique feature of the shopping center is its 1.6-mile hike and bike loop that encircles the shopping center with a pleasant arboretum trail of Ashe Juniper. The shopping center is also home to numerous local chains, highlighting its Austin specificity. P. Terry's Burger Stand sits across the street from chill coffee shops like Kerbey Lane Cafe. When seeking a beloved local Tex-Mex chain, residents can choose between three of Austin's most popular competitors: Torchy's Tacos, Flores Mexican Restaurant or Chuy's, all of which have a location in the Shops at Arbor Trails.
Western Oaks residents shop at Whole Foods or Costco in the Shops at Arbor Trail.
Shopping and dining options are close to Western Oaks at Sunset Valley Market.
1/2
Garage sales, library programs and crawfish boils
Although local chains are trendy in the neighborhood, locally owned establishments contribute to the lifestyle of Western Oaks, too. The Cypress Grill is a popular Cajun eatery across from the Shops at Arbor Trails, known for offering a slice of New Orleans flavor with dishes like crawfish egg rolls and fried trout. But it's also a popular meetup spot, offering numerous events and activities, including Sunday brunch specials, an annual crawfish boil, a Mardi Gras party and occasional live music performances. The Austin Public Library maintains a branch in the neighborhood too, creating opportunities for locals of all ages to come together over programs like basket weaving or yoga. However, for most residents, the Western Oaks Property Owners Association is the primary method of meeting neighbors through activities like a neighborhood tennis league, a youth swim team or an annual spring garage sale.
Cypress Grill is a favorite spot for Western Oaks residents seeking delicious Cajun food.
Shopping and dining options are close to Western Oaks at Sunset Valley Market.
1/2
MoPac and other highways offer many connections
Given the neighborhood's location in a car-dependent region, most residents rely on a personal vehicle to navigate the nearby commuter routes. Despite the neighborhood's many footpaths, walkability to surrounding locales requires crossing busy roads. But most major roads, like Davis Lane and William Cannon Drive, have bus stops where riders catch a ride with CapMetro. Additionally, both roads lead to on-ramps for the MoPac Expressway, offering a direct driving route to Austin or for skipping the city and heading further north toward Round Rock. Along the way, drivers heading east or west can transfer to U.S. Highway 290, which can then be used to reach Interstate 35. "This area was considered South Austin for a long time," Sanchez says. "As it's expanded over a couple of decades, it's become more and more central."
Floods, fires and rattlesnakes
With Western Oaks just barely kissing the feet of Texas Hill Country, the neighborhood has some natural hazards to consider, like the population of rattlesnakes, which are especially common in Dick Nichols District Park. An intermittent creek known as Kincheon Branch, a tributary to the nearby Williamson Creek, cuts eastward across the neighborhood from Escarpment Boulevard to the Shops at Arbor Trails, leaving behind flood zones in its course. These flood zones impact a few residential areas surrounding the Shops at Arbor Trails, but not much else. Wildfires are slightly more of a risk, as all of Western Oaks is in an ember zone, and areas with heightened risk are only 2.5 miles west of the neighborhood.
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Are you familiar with the Western Oaks neighborhood?
to let others know what life in this neighborhood is like.
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Western Oaks
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Western Oaks Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Western Oaks, Austin sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Western Oaks, Austin over the last 12 months is $598,500, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
With nearly $400k in updates since being purchased by a custom millwork shop owner in 2004, this 2-story, 5 bed/3.5 bath home is truly one of a kind--eclectic with unique architectural styling. Situated at the end of a cul-de-sac boasting a large, treed front yard and cool fish pond, the home offers easy access to Western Oaks amenities. Take a short walk down the path to the pool, tennis courts,
Fully updated single-story home in highly sought-after Village at Western Oaks, zoned to Mills Elementary and Small Middle. This 2,500+ sqft home features a functional open layout with high ceilings, updated flooring, modern lighting, and a remodeled primary suite. The spacious kitchen offers abundant storage, gas cooking, and a flexible breakfast/flex space ideal for a home office or second
Set on a peaceful, friendly culdesac, this home offers a spacious layout, oversized bedrooms, abundant natural light, a huge primary retreat with a renovated bath, and a backyard built for real outdoor living. Enjoy a large yard, an expansive deck, a tankless water heater, an updated kitchen with newer appliances, and thoughtful improvements throughout, all in one of Southwest Austin’s most loved
Welcome to 6804 Robert Dixon Drive — a spacious and well-designed home in an excellent neighborhood with outstanding community amenities. This home offers 4 bedrooms upstairs, including two Jack-and-Jill bathrooms, plus a versatile upstairs family room ideal for a game room, media space, or second living area. The primary suite is conveniently located on the main level, offering privacy and
Move-in ready, spacious 2-story home with a large upstairs Family/Play Room. The kitchen has been upgraded with quartz countertops. All new wood flooring and carpet. New Anderson Renewal windows, new roof, HVAC, and tankless water heater. The backyard has a completely covered deck, fenced yard, and features lots of mature trees. *GREAT SCHOOLS*. HARD TO FIND A BETTER VALUE IN THE VILLAGE AT
Beautifully updated home is oh-so-sought-after 78749's Village at Western Oaks! This home welcomes you with tasteful updates throughout: gorgeous granite counters with stunning tile backsplash in the kitchen, a converted garage offers oversized tile floors and extra insulation. (This space could also be easily converted back to a garage by swapping the stunning exterior French Doors for an
If you lived here, life would feel connected, convenient, and easy. Mornings might begin with sunlight filling the two dining areas—one perfect for slow breakfasts and the other ready for busy days when everyone is headed in different directions. The rare four-bedroom layout offers space for everyone to live, work, play, and unwind comfortably. The backyard is one of the largest in the
Just Listed in the highly sought-after Village at Western Oaks! Welcome to 7006 Beckett Rd- this beautifully maintained single-story home, built by J.W. Smith in 1978, has been lovingly cared for by the same owner since 1998. Filled with natural light, the home features soaring vaulted ceilings, expansive windows, and a warm, inviting layout.Recent updates include engineered hardwood
A highly desirable single story, 4 sides brick, on a level, generous-sized and quiet cul-de-sac lot. With mature trees and sidewalks, this home is situated in one of Southwest Austin’s most coveted neighborhoods, Western Oaks. Location-wise, this home is a dream. Just a stone's throw away, you'll find the convenience of everyday essentials and indulgences, with Costco, Whole Foods, and the Shops
Charming Southwest Austin Retreat – 6200 La Naranja Lane Nestled in the desirable Western Oaks neighborhood is less than 10 minutes to downtown Austin. This beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home offers 1,558 square feet of comfortable living space. Built in1991, the residence combines classic charm with modern upgrades, making it an ideal choice for those seeking style and convenience
Step into a sun-drenched sanctuary where modern design meets effortless outdoor living. This stunningly remodeled home is flooded with natural light, featuring soaring lofted ceilings, newly installed light wood-style flooring, and a sleek kitchen with premium stainless steel appliances and slate marble-finish floors. Retreat to your private spa-like primary bath, complete with a garden tub and
Newly platted and city-approved 0.42-acre homesite backing directly to Dick Nichols Park. Zoned SF and ready for development, this rare property offers privacy, greenbelt views, and direct access to one of South Austin’s most desirable park settings. The lot allows up to 15% impervious cover (approximately 2,800+ square feet of building footprint), creating a defined and manageable building
Welcome to 5904 Kabaye Cove, an updated 2,700+ Sq.Ft. 3-bed, 2.5 bath home located in the desirable Legend Oaks neighborhood. Set on a premium cul-de-sac lot, the property features a wonderful floorplan and a greenbelt-facing private backyard. The home has updated flooring throughout (no carpet), and the interior has been painted with a contemporary, neutral palette. The inviting living room
Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
