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Red Oaks

Red Oaks

$703,569 Average Value
$258 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

Cedar Park neighborhood with a host of suburban conveniences

On the northern outskirts of Austin, the Cedar Park neighborhood of Red Oaks consists of 455 homes built between 2006 and 2011. Located between Lakeline Park and Cypress Creek Road, the neighborhood is zoned for highly rated public schools and offers proximity to the shopping and dining along Cypress Creek Road. “Red Oaks was established as a planned community and has builders like D.R. Horton, Coventry and Ash Creek Homes,” says Mary Miner, Owner of Nextage Realty and Austin resident for three decades. “It’s an easy location with lots of trees.” Residents can walk or bike to Reed Elementary School, located within the neighborhood, and to Lakeline Park, the newly opened recreational hub that’s scheduled for more expansions and amenities. In suburban Cedar Park, Red Oaks is within a mile of U.S. Route 183, which takes commuters about 20 miles south into Austin.

Red Oaks homes offer both space and charm.
Red Oaks homes offer both space and charm.
Red Oaks is nestled in Cedar Park, just north of Austin.
Red Oaks is nestled in Cedar Park, just north of Austin.
Red Oaks is a bike-friendly, walkable neighborhood.
Red Oaks is a bike-friendly, walkable neighborhood.
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Master-planned community with rising average home values

New Traditional homes stand sentry along the sidewalk-lined cul-de-sacs and enclosed streets of Red Oaks. Single-level and two-story brick homes sit on level, uniform lots with grassy lawns and leafy trees. Common features include wood privacy fencing, multicar garages and fireplaces. Prices range from about $565,000 to $935,000, depending on size, and average home values are slightly higher in Red Oaks as compared to the rest of the Austin metro area. HOA fees vary by subdivision and go towards maintaining common spaces.

Red Oaks features 455 homes built between 2006 and 2011.
Red Oaks features 455 homes built between 2006 and 2011.
Red Oaks homes feature brick and stone exteriors.
Red Oaks homes feature brick and stone exteriors.
Red Oaks homes range from $565K to $935K in value.
Red Oaks homes range from $565K to $935K in value.
Top-tier Texas builders build Red Oaks homes.
Top-tier Texas builders build Red Oaks homes.
Homes in Red Oaks range from 2,000 to 5,000 sq ft.
Homes in Red Oaks range from 2,000 to 5,000 sq ft.
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Students zoned for top-rated Leander Independent School District

Niche rates Leander Independent School District as A-plus overall and as one of the best school districts in the Austin area. Reed Elementary, rated B-plus, is in the neighborhood. Artie L. Henry Middle School and Vista Ridge High are both rated A. The high school was built in 2003 to accommodate the growing population in Cedar Park, and since that time Vista Ridge High has won the Austin Regional Science Fair Sweepstakes Award over 15 times, which recognizes the high quantity of winning projects submitted by students.

Kids in Red Oaks attend Vista Ridge High School.
Kids in Red Oaks attend Vista Ridge High School.
Red Oaks kids attend Artie L. Henry Middle School, which is nearby.
Red Oaks kids attend Artie L. Henry Middle School, which is nearby.
Reed Elementary is inside the Red Oaks neighborhood.
Reed Elementary is inside the Red Oaks neighborhood.
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Recreation within the neighborhood, at Lakeline Park and Twin Lakes Family YMCA

During the hot summer months, residents can take a dip in the neighborhood pool, which is surrounded by lounge chairs and crepe myrtle trees. Red Oaks also has a community clubhouse with a picnic and grill area, a basketball court and a shaded playground.

Lakeline Park borders Red Oaks. Newly opened in 2023, it offers locals a covered pavilion for live performances, a playground with zip lines, multipurpose athletic fields and wildflower meadows. A paved trail winds around the lake, which has a short fishing pier and canoes and kayaks available for rent. Land to the west of the lake will be developed into the second phase of Lakeline Park; when completed, Lakeline Park will be the biggest in the city of Cedar Park, spanning over 200 acres.

At Twin Lakes Family YMCA, parents can enroll their kids in children’s activities while they work out. Members have access to a host of recreational amenities and classes, from the gymnastics gym to group exercise studios.

Twin Lakes Park is a favorite for Red Oaks residents.
Twin Lakes Park is a favorite for Red Oaks residents.
Red Oaks residents fish at Twin Lakes Park on quiet mornings.
Red Oaks residents fish at Twin Lakes Park on quiet mornings.
Enjoy dog walking near Red Oaks at Lakeline Park.
Enjoy dog walking near Red Oaks at Lakeline Park.
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Cypress Creek Road, Lakeline Mall and The Domain offer shopping and dining

At the northern tip of Red Oaks, locals can unwind with chips, salsa and margaritas at the highly rated, colorfully decorated Santa Catarina Mexican Restaurant. Residents can fuel up with a burger at Whataburger before getting groceries at Randalls. In addition to the shopping and dining along Cypress Creek Road, shopping centers south of the neighborhood offer other options. “Lakeline Mall has gone downhill, but there are popular shopping centers in Cedar Park, and The Domain is not that far,” says Mary Williams, Realty Austin Realtor who specializes in the northern suburbs of Austin. Macy’s and Dillard’s anchor the indoor Lakeline Mall, while big box retailers like Best Buy, Target and H-E-B plus! surround it. About 10 miles south, The Domain is an outdoor, pedestrian-friendly mall with a variety of high-end retailers, like Burberry and Neiman Marcus.

Randalls near Red Oak offers fresh produce and meats.
Randalls near Red Oak offers fresh produce and meats.
Lakeline Mall is just minutes from Red Oaks.
Lakeline Mall is just minutes from Red Oaks.
Many Red Oaks residents order pizza from Salerno.
Many Red Oaks residents order pizza from Salerno.
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Driving down U.S. Route 183 to Austin

Commuters have convenient access to U.S. Route 183, which extends south into Austin. Its 11-mile bypass road, 183A, collects tolls electronically. Emergency care at Cedar Park Regional Medical Center is about 5 miles north up 183A, and Dell Children’s Medical Center North Campus sits along the highway, about 2 miles away. Red Oaks is about 26 miles north of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Austin-Bergstrom International

43 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Red Oaks US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 7 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Red Oaks Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$289,900
Median Sale Price
$312,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$393,750
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
11
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-5%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$258

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
420
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
2007
Months of Supply
1.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,954
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
1,194
Median Age
39
Population under 18
27.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$110,714
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$134,225

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
99.7%
College Graduates
69.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
23.2%
% Population in Labor Force
76.2%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
36''
Average Winter Low Temperature
40°F
Average Summer High Temperature
94°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

24 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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