Forest Oaks is a Southwest Austin neighborhood just south of Ben White Blvd and east of Manchaca Road, built in the 1950s as small bungalows of 700 to 1,100 square feet on lots of 1/4 to 1/3 acre. The neighborhood is seeing an influx of tear-downs and rebuilds, with new builds of 3,000+ square feet. Scroll Down to Read Our Forest Oaks Neighborhood Guide.
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Forest Oaks is located south of Ben White and east of Manchaca Road. To get to Forest Oaks, take Ben White to Manchaca and head south. Make a left on Forest Hill Drive and a left on Philco Drive. Forest Oaks is shaded in blue on the map below. Explore other Southwest Austin neighborhoods in our Southwest Austin Neighborhood Guide. Scroll down to continue reading our Forest Oaks neighborhood guide.
Forest Oaks Property Tax Rate
The property tax rate in Southwest Austin's Forest Oaks 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.
Forest Oaks Schools
Homes in Southwest Austin's Forest Oaks neighborhood are zoned to the Austin ISD, and students will likely attend the following schools:
- Joslin Elementary - 7/10
- St Elmo Elementary - 4/10
- Covington Middle - 6/10
- Crockett High - 4/10
- Travis Early College High - 1/10
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.
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Forest Oaks Sold Data - What Forest Oaks Homes Actually Sold For
What sold recently in Forest Oaks 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 Forest Oaks? How many homes are currently for sale in Forest Oaks? What’s the median sold price in Forest Oaks? What does the 90 day historic market trend look like in Forest Oaks? How’s the Forest Oaks market trending?
All of these questions (and more!) can be answered on our Forest Oaks Sold Data Report.
Forest Oaks Market Stats — 12 Months (10/1/2025 – 9/30/2026)
| Homes Sold | 15 |
| Bed / Bath Range | 2–5 beds, 1–5 baths |
| Median Sale Price | $910,000 |
| Price Range | $425,000 – $1,684,000 |
| Median Price Per Sq Ft | $470 |
| Median Home Size | 2,525 sq ft |
| Median Days on Market | 38 days |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98% |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS. 12 months ending September 2026. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Forest Oaks Home Price History
Curious how home prices in Forest Oaks 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 | 8 | $650,500 | — | $505,000–$1,250,000 | $589 | 1,002 sq ft | 2bd/1ba | 31 days | 98% |
| 2023 | 19 | $670,000 | ▲ 3.0% | $416,000–$1,717,500 | $476 | 1,428 sq ft | 3bd/3ba | 35 days | 96% |
| 2024 | 13 | $555,000 | ▼ 17.2% | $350,000–$1,603,000 | $470 | 1,176 sq ft | 3bd/3ba | 27 days | 97% |
| 2025 | 12 | $654,500 | ▲ 17.9% | $420,000–$1,649,000 | $466 | 1,371 sq ft | 3bd/2ba | 12 days | 98% |
| 2026 YTD | 10 | $922,500 | ▲ 40.9% | $470,000–$1,684,000 | $432 | 2,687 sq ft | 4bd/4ba | 55 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.
Forest Oaks Days on Market Trend
How fast are Forest Oaks 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 | 8 | 31 days | 35 days |
| 2023 | 19 | 35 days | 44 days |
| 2024 | 13 | 27 days | 77 days |
| 2025 | 12 | 12 days | 25 days |
| 2026 YTD | 10 | 55 days | 62 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 Forest Oaks
Pros
- Forest Oaks was built in the 1950s and is just south of Ben White and east of Manchaca Road.
- Original homes are 700 to 1,100 square feet on lots of 1/4 to 1/3 acre with mature landscaping, and new builds of 3,000+ square feet are replacing some of them.
- Resale activity is steady: 15 homes sold in the past 12 months, with a median of $910,000 and prices from $425,000 to $1,684,000.
- Zoned to Austin ISD schools: Joslin Elementary (7/10), St Elmo Elementary (4/10), Covington Middle (6/10), Crockett High (4/10), and Travis Early College High (1/10).
Cons
- The 2025 property tax rate was 2.0465%, up from 1.9818% in 2024.
- Forest Oaks does not have a community pool.
- Homes sold in the past 12 months varied widely, with 2 to 5 bedrooms, 1 to 5 bathrooms, and a median size of 2,525 square feet, because tear-downs and rebuilds are replacing 700 to 1,100 square foot bungalows with new builds of 3,000+ square feet.
- The median sale price was $650,500 in 2022, $555,000 in 2024, and $922,500 in 2026 so far.
Who it fits: Forest Oaks fits buyers who want a lot of 1/4 to 1/3 acre just south of Ben White, either an original 1950s bungalow or a new build, with Austin ISD zoning. Who should look elsewhere: Buyers who want a community pool or a newer neighborhood with uniform home sizes may want to look at other Southwest Austin neighborhoods.
Frequently Asked Questions About Forest Oaks
No. Forest Oaks does not have a community pool.
Forest Oaks is zoned to Austin ISD. Students will likely attend Joslin Elementary (7/10), St Elmo Elementary (4/10), Covington Middle (6/10), Crockett High (4/10), and Travis Early College High (1/10).
The property tax rate in Forest Oaks 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. Confirm the current rate with the Travis County tax office before making an offer.
The median sale price in Forest Oaks over the past 12 months was $910,000 across 15 sales, with prices from $425,000 to $1,684,000 and a median of $470 per square foot.
Homes in Forest Oaks that sold in the past 12 months had a median of 38 days on the market and a 98% sale-to-list ratio. Median days on market was 31 in 2022, 35 in 2023, 27 in 2024, and 12 in 2025.
Forest Oaks was built in the 1950s. Original homes are 700 to 1,100 square feet on lots of 1/4 to 1/3 acre. The neighborhood is seeing an influx of tear-downs and rebuilds, with new builds of 3,000+ square feet. Homes sold in the past 12 months had 2 to 5 bedrooms and 1 to 5 bathrooms, with a median size of 2,525 square feet.
Forest Oaks is south of Ben White and east of Manchaca Road. From Ben White, take Manchaca Road south, turn left on Forest Hill Drive, and turn left on Philco Drive.
Southwest Austin Realtor Specializing in Forest Oaks
Rebecca Jacks and Raymond Stoklosa are Southwest Austin Realtors specializing in Forest Oaks homes. Whether you're looking to buy or sell a home in Forest Oaks, 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 Forest Oaks and Selling a Home in Southwest Austin.
