Why Live in Legend Oaks
Legend Oaks in Austin is a neighborhood known for its proximity to Downtown Austin, competitively priced housing, and highly rated schools. The area is divided into two developments, Legend Oaks I and Legend Oaks II, each with its own HOA. Legend Oaks I features a more active HOA with a clubhouse serving as a social hub. The neighborhood is characterized by mature oak trees and homes built primarily in the 1990s, featuring single and two-story ranch-style and traditional-style designs. The homes are noted for their unique character and well-maintained structures. Residents enjoy greenspaces near Williamson Creek and Latta Branch Greenbelt, with quiet, tree-shaded roads.
For shopping and dining, Escarpment Village offers a green retail center with rainwater harvesting and solar panels, including stores like HEB, restaurants, medical practices, and banking services. The Shops at Arbor Trails provide additional options with Costco, Whole Foods, and local chains like Mandola’s Italian Market and Kerbey Lane Cafe.
Students in Legend Oaks can attend highly rated schools such as Mills Elementary School, Smalls Middle, and Bowie High. Mills Elementary features a Makerspace for creative learning. Legend Oaks Neighborhood Park, accessible to Legend Oaks I HOA members, includes a pool, playscape, and tennis court. Nearby, Circle C Metropolitan Park is popular for hiking and disc golf.
The neighborhood offers convenient access to the MoPac Expressway and Highway 290, making for a 15-minute commute to Downtown Austin and a 20-minute trip to the airport. Public transportation is available via Capital Metro with a nearby bus stop on Convict Hill/Escarpment Boulevard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Legend Oaks a good place to live?
Legend Oaks is a good place to live. Legend Oaks is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Legend Oaks is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Legend Oaks has 8 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 7.9 people per acre and a median age of 43. The average household income is $214,278 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 73.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Legend Oaks are home owners, with 14.9% of residents renting and 85.1% of residents owning their home. A
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Is Legend Oaks, TX a safe neighborhood?
Legend Oaks, TX is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Legend Oaks?
The median home price in Legend Oaks is $617,450. If you put a 20% down payment of $123,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.5%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,120 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $134K a year to afford the median home price in Legend Oaks. The average household income in Legend Oaks is $214K.
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Home Trends in Legend Oaks, TX
On average, homes in Legend Oaks, Austin sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Legend Oaks, Austin over the last 12 months is $605,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$605,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$597,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$273
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Last 12 months Home Sales
21
Median List Price
$617,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%