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West Oak Hill

West Oak Hill

4.0
$689,138 Average Value
$281 Average Price per Sq Ft
44 Homes For Sale

West Oak Hill’s major highways mean easy access to downtown Austin

West Oak Hill in Austin, Texas, embodies warm suburban living amid the trees. 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.

Highways 290 and 71 provide easy routes from West Oak Hill to Austin.
Highways 290 and 71 provide easy routes from West Oak Hill to Austin.
Slaughter Creek Trail near West Oak Hill is a favorite for walking and biking.
Slaughter Creek Trail near West Oak Hill is a favorite for walking and biking.
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Properties include limestone ranch-style houses and $2 million homes

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. Prices generally range from $250,000 to $650,000. Larger homes like New Traditionals can cost $650,000 to nearly $2 million.

Metal roofs are common on homes in West Oak Hill for energy efficiency.
Metal roofs are common on homes in West Oak Hill for energy efficiency.
Ranch-style homes are frequent across West Oak Hill’s tree-lined streets.
Ranch-style homes are frequent across West Oak Hill’s tree-lined streets.
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Neighborhood parks include Convict Hill Quarry and Windmill Run parks

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.

Convict Hill Quarry Park marks the last remnant of the historic Oak Hill quarry.
Convict Hill Quarry Park marks the last remnant of the historic Oak Hill quarry.
Convict Hill Quarry Park trail provides a moderate hike through shaded paths.
Convict Hill Quarry Park trail provides a moderate hike through shaded paths.
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Students attend highly rated Austin schools

The West Oak Hill neighborhood is part of the Austin Independent School District. Oak Hill Elementary receives a B-plus from Niche, while Small Middle School scores an A-minus. Austin High earns an A.

Oak Hill Elementary in Austin emphasizes a balanced academic program.
Oak Hill Elementary in Austin emphasizes a balanced academic program.
Small Middle School in Austin is known for strong academics and community.
Small Middle School in Austin is known for strong academics and community.
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Nearby shops and restaurants include Jack Allen’s Kitchen and H-E-B

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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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Austin-Bergstrom International

30 min drive

Bus

8310 Red Willow & Smokey Hill

Bus

6600 Silvermine & Sh 71

Bus

8525 Red Willow & Bargamen

Bus

Pinnacle Park And Ride

Bus

Scenic Brook & Kirkham

Bus

Oak Hill Plaza

Bus

6900 Scenic Brook & Sh 71

Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 24 Reviews
4.0 Niche User
10/24/2014 Niche Review
They are plenty of places to work especially in the technical field.
4.0 Niche User
6/20/2014 Niche Review
There are many local businesses including grocers, restaurants and shops. There are also many big business companies such as Target and Walmart.
3.0 Niche User
6/3/2014 Niche Review
Austin is highly congested and the city does not keep up with the demands.
4.0 Niche User
6/3/2014 Niche Review
Austin has nice weather. It does tend to get hot in the summer, but we are in Texas.
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime West Oak Hill US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
4,641
Number of Homes for Sale
44
Median Year Built
1996
Months of Supply
3.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,637
Significantly above the national average
1,931
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,059
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,359
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Apr 26
    12 - 2pm

    8606 Thunderbird Rd Unit A & B, Austin, TX 78736

    $749,900

    • 4 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,874 Sq Ft
    • 8606 Thunderbird Rd
    • Unit A & B

    Welcome to 8606 Thunderbird Rd, a beautifully maintained property nestled on .7 acres in the heart of Oak Hill, one of South Austin’s most desirable neighborhoods. This spacious home offers the perfect blend of privacy, flexibility, and opportunity, surrounded by mature trees and a truly gorgeous backyard oasis with room to relax, entertain, or play a game of Tennis in your own private

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    Dominique Davalos
    Coldwell Banker Realty
    (512) 812-9549
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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
28
Median Rent
$1,760
Median Single Family Home Rent
$3,082
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$3,475
Median Townhouse Rent
$2,448
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,600
Median Condo Rent
$1,763
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,775

Demographics

Total Population
19,735
Median Age
40
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.1%
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
$113,036
Significantly above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$143,546

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
91.9%
College Graduates
58.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
23.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73.3%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
97°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Fairly friendly

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat friendly

Walk Score®

30 / 100

Somewhat friendly

Transit Score®

30 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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.

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NEIGHBORHOOD
West Oak Hill
Kalan Murphy
Bella Casa Realty
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