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Western Oaks is a charming neighborhood in Southwest Austin.
Western Oaks blends wooded charm with highly rated schools
Western Oaks is one of Southwest Austin's original master-planned communities. Builder J.W. Smith began developing the community in the 1970s, envisioning a wooded, family-friendly retreat with larger lots and natural greenbelts. That original core of 361 homes has since grown into a much larger community, joined by the Village at Western Oaks and smaller subdivisions like Beckett Meadows. Today, you'll find a mix of single-family homes across different eras, all sharing highly rated Austin Independent School District schools, miles of greenbelt trails and quick access to MoPac and U.S. Route 290. About 10 miles from downtown, Western Oaks feels like a park-like escape without giving up the perks of city living.
Western Oaks offers suburban living with single-family homes and tree-lined lots.
From midcentury ranch-style homes to New Traditional builds
Housing in Western Oaks is almost entirely single-family, with a mix of one- and two-story homes across subdivisions. The original J.W. Smith section dates to the mid-1970s and features midcentury ranch-style houses on some of the larger, greenbelt-backing lots in the neighborhood. In Village at Western Oaks and Beckett Meadows, you'll see more ranch-style and New Traditional homes built between the 1980s and early 2000s. Lots in these smaller subdivisions are typically under a quarter acre.
Prices generally range from the upper $400,000s to the low $800,000s, and HOA situations vary. The original Western Oaks Property Owners Association has monthly dues and maintains the neighborhood's pool, tennis courts and playground. Village at Western Oaks has its own HOA, but some parts of the neighborhood don’t have one. Turnover tends to be slow here. “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,” says local Realtor Joaquin Sanchez with the Zell Team at Compass.
Which Austin ISD schools serve Western Oaks families
Public schools serving Western Oaks include Patton Elementary School, Clint Small Middle School and Austin High School. All three schools earn an A-minus rating from Niche, and the middle school is known for its Green Tech Academy, a program focused on environmental studies and technology that was the first in Texas to earn the Eco-Schools USA Green Flag Award from the National Wildlife Federation. Students in Western Oaks may be zoned for different Austin ISD schools, depending on their address.
Patton Elementary School earns high ratings in the Austin Independent School District.
Western Oaks residents value Austin High School for its historic prestige.
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Dick Nichols District Park and trails keep Western Oaks active
Outdoor space is everywhere in Western Oaks. Dick Nichols District Park is the community hub, with a pool, splash pad, playground and courts for tennis, pickleball, basketball and sand volleyball. A paved loop trail connects to the local library and to the Violet Crown Trail, which stretches from Zilker Metropolitan Park to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. The Latta Branch Greenbelt Trail offers a more rugged alternative for hiking or running. For something quieter, the Village at Western Oaks Karst Preserve and Watershed Management Area has a gravel out-and-back trail that's popular for morning walks.
Greenbelt trails wind through Western Oaks.
Latta Branch Greenbelt Trail in Western Oaks provides a scenic path through cypress trees.
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Western Oaks residents shop at Whole Foods Market in The Shops at Arbor Trail.
Living next to The Shops at Arbor Trails and Escarpment Village
The Shops at Arbor Trails and Escarpment Village are right next to Western Oaks. Between the two, you'll find grocery stores, salons, restaurants and just about everything else you need. On any given day, you can:
Stock up on groceries at Costco, Whole Foods Market and H-E-B
Meet friends for coffee at Starbucks or Rise Coffee & Bakery
Grab a bite at Austin staples like P. Terry’s Burger Stand and Torchy’s Tacos
Squeeze in a workout at Club Pilates or Pure Barre
Go out for dinner at Mandola's Italian Kitchen or District Kitchen + Cocktails
MoPac and U.S. Route 290 keep Western Oaks connected
Western Oaks is a car-dependent neighborhood, but its location between MoPac and U.S. Route 290 keeps commuting simple. The roughly 10-mile drive downtown takes anywhere from 15 minutes without traffic to 45 minutes during rush hour. It’s also an easy drive to The Domain and SoCo. Multiple CapMetro bus routes pass through the neighborhood, with stops along its main streets. Greenbelt trails make Western Oaks bike-friendly. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is about 15 miles east.
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.
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Crime and Safety
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Western Oaks
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
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4
Assault with Weapon
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4
Robbery
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4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
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4
Larceny
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Crime Score
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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 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Western Oaks, Austin over the last 12 months is $605,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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