Oak Forest is one of Buda’s luxury neighborhoods and is known for its Texas Hill Country look, no sidewalks, large (2+ acre) lots and large homes. Many of the lots are heavily wooded and private, which makes them ideal for someone looking for a more “country” feel, but who don’t want to sacrifice the neighborhood aspects either. Scroll Down to Read our Oak Forest Neighborhood Guide.
Oak Forest Homes for Sale
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Oak Forest is located just north of 967 and can be accessed from Oak Forest Drive. Oak Forest is shaded in blue on the map below. Explore other Buda neighborhoods in our Buda Neighborhood Guide. Scroll down to continue reading our Oak Forest neighborhood guide.
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Oak Forest Property Tax Rate
The property tax rate in Buda's Oak Forest neighborhood is 1.8269% as of the 2025 tax year, up from 1.7737% as of the 2024 tax year. It was 1.7106% as of the 2023 tax year, down from 1.9085% as of the 2022 tax year. The property tax rate was 2.0262% as of the 2021 tax year.
No MUD or PID appears on the 2026 tax bills of the Oak Forest homes we checked.
Oak Forest HOA Dues
| Oak Forest Property Owners Association, Inc. | $235 / annually |
Dues shown as reported and deemed reliable but not guaranteed. HOA fees, special assessments, and terms can change at any time. Buyers should confirm current dues directly with the HOA or management company before making an offer.
Oak Forest Deed Restrictions
Oak Forest has two sets of recorded deed restrictions. Section 1 is governed by a declaration recorded in 1995 (Document 382408) and Section 2 by a supplemental declaration recorded in 1996 (Document 401748). Both are enforced by the Oak Forest Property Owners Association and any lot owner, and every lot owner is a mandatory member of the association.
- Use: Single-family residential use only, with no business use. One conventional on-site built home per lot plus accessory buildings. No mobile, modular or move-on homes.
- Home size: Section 1 requires at least 1,650 sf of heated and cooled space (multi-story 1,850 sf, with at least 1,150 sf on the first floor). In Section 2 the minimum varies by lot, from 1,650 to 2,200 sf, so check the lot.
- Exterior: At least 75% masonry overall and 100% masonry on the front, and fiber cement siding does not count. Detached garages follow the same standard.
- Garages: At least a two-car garage, entered from the side or rear, with no garage doors facing the street.
- Plan approval: All construction, fences and outbuildings need written approval from the architectural committee before work begins. Work must start within 6 months of approval and finish within 9 months of starting.
- Setbacks: Section 1 requires 125 feet from the front line and 20 feet from side and rear lines. Section 2 requires 50 feet from the front line and 10 feet on the sides (30 feet on a corner street side and at the rear).
- Lot size: Lots may not be subdivided into smaller lots.
- Septic and water: Septic must be approved by the regulating authority. Section 2 homes connect to the subdivision water system, and private wells for irrigation need committee approval.
- Animals: Household pets only, up to 5 per lot in Section 1 and 4 in Section 2. Section 1 also allows 2 horses per lot. In Section 2, horses are allowed only on certain lots. Livestock otherwise is not allowed, and pigs, hogs and swine are not allowed anywhere. A single FFA project animal needs committee approval.
- Fences: Committee approval is required, and barbed wire and hog wire are not allowed near the street.
- Hunting and firearms: Hunting, trapping and discharging firearms are prohibited.
- Vehicles and storage: No junked or non-operating vehicles. RVs and boats must be stored behind the front building line and screened from view. No outside storage, and no street parking beyond emergencies.
- Mineral rights: No oil, gas or mining operations on any lot.
- Other: Mailboxes in masonry, a 30-foot antenna height limit in Section 2 and a 40-foot limit in Section 1, and clotheslines concealed from view.
- Association policies: The board recorded policies that allow flagpoles, solar panels, rain barrels, wind-energy devices and religious displays with architectural approval. A xeriscaping policy requires at least 50% turf and approval before changing a front yard.
- Easements: 20-foot utility easements along the front lot line and 10-foot easements along the sides and rear.
Both declarations run for 25 years from recording and then extend automatically in 10-year periods unless owners of 75% of the lots record a change. Oak Forest sits over the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone, and a water pollution abatement plan applies (Section 2).
Pros and Cons of Living in Oak Forest
Pros
- Recorded home standards: Minimum home sizes and a 75% masonry requirement apply across the neighborhood.
- Room for horses: Section 1 allows 2 horses per lot, and Section 2 allows horses on certain lots.
- Active association: A property owners association and architectural committee enforce the recorded rules.
- Outside city limits: The parcel we checked at the appraisal district carries no City tax unit.
Cons
- Masonry and approval: 75% masonry and written committee approval before you build, fence or add an outbuilding.
- Rules differ by section: Setbacks, home size and horse rules are not the same in Section 1 and Section 2, so confirm the section before you make an offer.
- Limited livestock: No livestock beyond horses, and horses only on certain Section 2 lots.
- Aquifer plan: Section 2 sits over the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone, where a water pollution abatement plan applies.
Oak Forest Schools
Homes in Buda's Oak Forest neighborhood are zoned to the Hays CISD, and students will likely attend the following schools:
- Carpenter Hill Elementary - 9/10
- Dahlstrom Middle - 8/10
- Johnson High - 6/10
School ratings reflect Great Schools ratings as of November 2026. Ratings are subject to change at any time. Please verify ratings and boundaries with the school district.
Oak Forest Sold Data - What Oak Forest Homes Actually Sold For
What sold recently in Oak Forest and for how much? Where can I find pictures of homes that actually sold? How many days does it take to sell a home in Oak Forest? How many homes are currently for sale in Oak Forest? What’s the median sold price in Oak Forest? What does the 90 day historic market trend look like in Oak Forest? How’s the Oak Forest market trending?
All of these questions (and more!) can be answered on our Oak Forest Sold Data Report.
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Looking for a different Oak Forest? There is also an Oak Forest in Austin, TX, an established Northwest Austin neighborhood with mature oak trees, Austin ISD schools, and easy access to 183 and MoPac.
Oak Forest Market Stats — 12 Months (11/1/2025–10/31/2026)
Based on a limited number of sales — figures may not reflect the full range of homes in the neighborhood.
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Bed / Bath Range | 3–5 beds, 2–4 baths |
| Median Sale Price | $1,190,750 |
| Price Range | $715,000–$1,230,000 |
| Median Price Per Sq Ft | $347 |
| Median Home Size | 3,313 sq ft |
| Median Days on Market | 41 days |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98% |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS. 12 months ending November 2026. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Oak Forest Market Stats: 12 Months (10/1/2025 to 9/30/2026)
Oak Forest Home Price History
Buda Realtor Specializing in Oak Forest
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Oak Forest Days on Market Trend
How fast are Oak Forest homes selling? Here’s a five-year look at how long homes sat on the market before going under contract, from 2022 through 2026 YTD.
| Year | Homes Sold | Median Days on Market | Avg Days on Market |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 | 27 days | 32 days |
| 2023 | 8 | 22 days | 42 days |
| 2024 | 3 | 14 days | 22 days |
| 2025 | 4 | 10 days | 90 days |
| 2026 YTD | 3 | 41 days | 97 days |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS. 2026 YTD figures reflect year-to-date sales through October 2026. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Oak Forest FAQ
No. Oak Forest does not have a community pool.
Oak Forest has two sets of recorded deed restrictions, one for Section 1 (1995) and one for Section 2 (1996). Both limit lots to single-family residential use, require at least 75 percent masonry, require written architectural committee approval before building, and make every owner a member of the Oak Forest Property Owners Association. Home size, setbacks and horse rules differ by section, so confirm the section and review the recorded documents with a title company before making an offer.
Section 1 requires at least 1,650 square feet of heated and cooled space, or 1,850 square feet for a multi-story home with at least 1,150 square feet on the first floor. In Section 2 the minimum varies by lot, from 1,650 to 2,200 square feet, with higher minimums for multi-story homes.
Horses are allowed in limited cases. Section 1 allows 2 horses per lot, and Section 2 allows horses only on certain lots. Other livestock is not allowed, and pigs, hogs and swine are not allowed anywhere. Household pets are limited to 5 per lot in Section 1 and 4 in Section 2, and animal structures need committee approval.
The recorded restrictions we read do not ban leasing. Confirm with a title company for your specific property.
Yes, with approval. Fences, barns and other outbuildings need written approval from the architectural committee before work begins. Detached garages and storage buildings over 350 square feet must match the home’s masonry, paint and shingles, and barns must be approved in advance. Barbed wire and hog wire are not allowed near the street.
