Castlewood Forest is an established neighborhood in Southwest Austin and is known for its large (1/3 acre) lots. Scroll Down to Read our Castlewood Forest Neighborhood Guide.
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Castlewood Forest is located on the west side of Manchaca Road and can be accessed from Crownspoint Drive or Monarch Drive. Castlewood Forest is shaded in blue on the map below. Explore other Southwest Austin neighborhoods in our Southwest Austin Neighborhood Guide.
Castlewood Forest Property Tax Rate
The property tax rate in Southwest Austin's Castlewood Forest neighborhood is 2.0465% as of the 2025 tax year, up from 1.9818% as of the 2024 year. It was 1.8092% as of the 2023 tax year, down from 1.9749% as of the 2022 tax year. The property tax rate was 2.1767% as of the 2021 tax year.
Castlewood Forest Schools
Homes in Southwest Austin's Castlewood Forest neighborhood are zoned to the Austin ISD, and students will likely attend the following schools:
- Cowan Elementary - 7/10
- Bailey Middle - 6/10
- Akins High - 4/10
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.
Castlewood Forest Sold Data - What Castlewood Forest Homes Actually Sold For
What sold recently in Castlewood 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 Castlewood Forest? How many homes are currently for sale in Castlewood Forest? What’s the median sold price in Castlewood Forest? What does the 90 day historic market trend look like in Castlewood Forest? How’s the Castlewood Forest market trending?
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Castlewood Forest Market Stats — 12 Months (10/1/2025 – 9/30/2026)
| Homes Sold | 18 |
| Bed / Bath Range | 3–5 beds, 2–3 baths |
| Median Sale Price | $791,250 |
| Price Range | $508,000 – $973,000 |
| Median Price Per Sq Ft | $337 |
| Median Home Size | 2,291 sq ft |
| Median Days on Market | 23 days |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98% |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS. 12 months ending September 2026. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Castlewood Forest Home Price History
Curious how home prices in Castlewood Forest have trended? Here’s a five-year look at closed sales from 2022 through 2026 YTD.
| Year | Homes Sold | Median Sale Price | YoY | Price Range | Median $/SqFt | Median Home Size | Median Beds/Baths | Median DOM | Sale-to-List |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7 | $750,000 | — | $565,000–$920,000 | $370 | 1,892 sq ft | 4bd/2ba | 19 days | 101% |
| 2023 | 15 | $740,000 | ▼ 1.3% | $460,000–$950,000 | $355 | 2,034 sq ft | 4bd/2ba | 17 days | 99% |
| 2024 | 9 | $670,000 | ▼ 9.5% | $550,000–$965,000 | $309 | 2,013 sq ft | 4bd/2ba | 20 days | 97% |
| 2025 | 18 | $777,450 | ▲ 16.0% | $525,000–$977,000 | $346 | 2,196 sq ft | 4bd/2ba | 21 days | 98% |
| 2026 YTD | 12 | $758,750 | ▼ 2.4% | $508,000–$973,000 | $318 | 2,223 sq ft | 4bd/3ba | 28 days | 98% |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS (ACTRIS). 2026 figures reflect year-to-date sales through 10/13/2026. Year-over-year change is calculated against the most recent prior year with recorded sales. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Castlewood Forest Days on Market Trend
How fast are Castlewood 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 | 7 | 19 days | 24 days |
| 2023 | 15 | 17 days | 38 days |
| 2024 | 9 | 20 days | 33 days |
| 2025 | 18 | 21 days | 33 days |
| 2026 YTD | 12 | 28 days | 50 days |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS. 2026 figures reflect year-to-date sales through October 2026. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Pros and Cons of Living in Castlewood Forest
Pros
- An established Southwest Austin neighborhood known for its large lots of about 1/3 acre.
- Homes sold in the past 12 months had 3 to 5 bedrooms and 2 to 3 bathrooms, with a median of 2,291 square feet.
- Homes sold in the past 12 months had a median sale price of $791,250, with prices ranging from $508,000 to $973,000.
- 18 homes sold in the past 12 months, which gives buyers recent sales to compare.
- Median days on market was 23 days over the past 12 months, with a 98% sale-to-list ratio.
- Zoned to Austin ISD schools: Cowan Elementary (7/10), Bailey Middle (6/10), and Akins High (4/10).
Cons / Trade-offs
- There is no community pool.
- The property tax rate is 2.0465% as of the 2025 tax year, up from 1.9818% in 2024.
- The median sale price was $750,000 in 2022 and $758,750 in 2026 so far, with a high of $777,450 in 2025 and a low of $670,000 in 2024.
- School ratings vary by campus: Cowan Elementary (7/10), Bailey Middle (6/10), and Akins High (4/10).
Who it fits: Castlewood Forest fits buyers who want an established Southwest Austin neighborhood with lots of about 1/3 acre. Who should look elsewhere: Buyers who want a community pool may want to look at other Southwest Austin neighborhoods.
Frequently Asked Questions About Castlewood Forest
No. Castlewood Forest does not have a community pool.
Castlewood Forest is zoned to Austin ISD. Students will likely attend Cowan Elementary (7/10), Bailey Middle (6/10), and Akins High (4/10).
The property tax rate in Castlewood Forest is 2.0465% as of the 2025 tax year, up from 1.9818% as of the 2024 tax year. It was 1.8092% as of the 2023 tax year, down from 1.9749% as of the 2022 tax year. The rate was 2.1767% as of the 2021 tax year.
Homes sold in Castlewood Forest over the past 12 months had 3 to 5 bedrooms and 2 to 3 bathrooms, with a median of 2,291 square feet. The median home size by year was 1,892 square feet in 2022 and 2,223 square feet in 2026 so far.
Castlewood Forest is known for its large lots of about 1/3 acre.
Over the past 12 months (10/1/2025 to 9/30/2026), the median price per square foot in Castlewood Forest was $337. By year, the median was $370 in 2022, $355 in 2023, $309 in 2024, $346 in 2025, and $318 in 2026 so far.
From 10/1/2025 to 9/30/2026, 18 homes sold in Castlewood Forest, with a median sale price of $791,250, a price range of $508,000 to $973,000, a median of 23 days on market, and a 98% sale-to-list ratio. By year, the median sale price was $750,000 in 2022 (7 sales), $740,000 in 2023 (15 sales), $670,000 in 2024 (9 sales), $777,450 in 2025 (18 sales), and $758,750 in 2026 so far (12 sales).
Southwest Austin Realtor Specializing in Castlewood Forest
Rebecca Jacks and Raymond Stoklosa are Southwest Austin Realtors specializing in Castlewood Forest homes. Whether you're looking to buy or sell a home in Castlewood Forest, Rebecca and Raymond know the area well and have the experience and tools necessary to make your next real estate transaction stress free. For more info about who we are and how we work, check out Buying a Home in Castlewood Forest and Selling a Home in Southwest Austin.
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