Greenwood Forest is a Southwest Austin neighborhood built in the 1950s and 1960s, located on either side of the railroad south of Ben White and north of Stassney between Manchaca Road and S 1st St. Homes are zoned to Austin ISD. Scroll Down to Read Our Greenwood Forest Neighborhood Guide.
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Greenwood Forest is located on either side of the railroad south of Ben White and north of Stassney between Manchaca and 1st St. To get to Greenwood Forest, take Ben White to S 1st St and head south. Make a right on Philco Drive. Greenwood Forest 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 Greenwood Forest neighborhood guide.
Greenwood Forest Property Tax Rate
The property tax rate in Southwest Austin’s Greenwood 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.
Greenwood Forest Schools
Homes in Southwest Austin's Greenwood Forest 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
- Mendez Middle - 5/10
- 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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Greenwood Forest Sold Data - What Greenwood Forest Homes Actually Sold For
What sold recently in Greenwood 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 Greenwood Forest? How many homes are currently for sale in Greenwood Forest? What’s the median sold price in Greenwood Forest? What does the 90 day historic market trend look like in Greenwood Forest? How’s the Greenwood Forest market trending?
All of these questions (and more!) can be answered on our Greenwood Forest Sold Data Report.
Greenwood Forest Market Stats — 12 Months (10/1/2025 – 9/30/2026)
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Bed / Bath Range | 3–4 beds, 1–2 baths |
| Median Sale Price | $456,000 |
| Price Range | $325,000 – $715,000 |
| Median Price Per Sq Ft | $354 |
| Median Home Size | 1,321 sq ft |
| Median Days on Market | 41 days |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96% |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS. 12 months ending September 2026. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Greenwood Forest Home Price History
Curious how home prices in Greenwood Forest have trended? Here’s a five-year look at closed sales from 2022 through 2026 YTD.
Years with 5 or fewer sales may not reflect the full range of homes in the neighborhood.
| Year | Homes Sold | Median Sale Price | YoY | Price Range | Median $/SqFt | Median Home Size | Median Beds/Baths | Median DOM | Sale-to-List |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 15 | $635,000 | — | $375,000–$2,100,000 | $517 | 1,288 sq ft | 3bd/2ba | 4 days | 104% |
| 2023 | 16 | $702,500 | ▲ 10.6% | $450,000–$1,525,000 | $431 | 1,748 sq ft | 3bd/3ba | 27 days | 97% |
| 2024 | 13 | $665,000 | ▼ 5.3% | $426,800–$1,450,000 | $419 | 1,746 sq ft | 4bd/3ba | 124 days | 96% |
| 2025 | 5 | $825,000 | ▲ 24.1% | $405,000–$1,029,000 | $359 | 2,296 sq ft | 4bd/3ba | 13 days | 99% |
| 2026 YTD | 7 | $455,000 | ▼ 44.8% | $325,000–$715,000 | $358 | 1,382 sq ft | 4bd/2ba | 49 days | 96% |
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.
Greenwood Forest Days on Market Trend
How fast are Greenwood 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 | 15 | 4 days | 20 days |
| 2023 | 16 | 27 days | 38 days |
| 2024 | 13 | 124 days | 128 days |
| 2025 | 5 | 13 days | 21 days |
| 2026 YTD | 7 | 49 days | 83 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 Greenwood Forest
Pros
- Greenwood Forest was built in the 1950s and 1960s and sits on either side of the railroad south of Ben White and north of Stassney, between Manchaca Road and S 1st St.
- Resale activity is steady: 8 homes sold in the past 12 months, with a median of $456,000 and prices from $325,000 to $715,000.
- Homes sold in the past 12 months had 3 to 4 bedrooms and 1 to 2 bathrooms, with a median size of 1,321 square feet.
- The neighborhood can be reached from Ben White by heading south on S 1st St and turning right on Philco Drive.
- Zoned to Austin ISD schools: Joslin Elementary (7/10), St Elmo Elementary (4/10), Covington Middle (6/10), Mendez Middle (5/10), 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.
- Greenwood Forest does not have a community pool.
- Yearly figures vary widely: the median sale price was $635,000 in 2022, $825,000 in 2025, and $455,000 in 2026 so far, and median days on market ranged from 4 in 2022 to 124 in 2024.
- Sales slowed from 15 to 16 per year in 2022 and 2023 to 5 in 2025.
Who it fits: Greenwood Forest fits buyers who want a 1950s or 1960s Southwest Austin home near Ben White, S 1st St, and Manchaca Road, with Austin ISD zoning. Who should look elsewhere: Buyers who want a newer home or a community pool may want to look at other Southwest Austin neighborhoods.
Frequently Asked Questions About Greenwood Forest
No. Greenwood Forest does not have a community pool.
Greenwood Forest is zoned to Austin ISD. Students will likely attend Joslin Elementary (7/10), St Elmo Elementary (4/10), Covington Middle (6/10), Mendez Middle (5/10), Crockett High (4/10), and Travis Early College High (1/10).
The property tax rate in Greenwood Forest 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 Greenwood Forest over the past 12 months was $456,000 across 8 sales, with prices from $325,000 to $715,000 and a median of $354 per square foot.
Homes in Greenwood Forest that sold in the past 12 months had a median of 41 days on the market and a 96% sale-to-list ratio. Median days on market was 4 in 2022, 27 in 2023, 124 in 2024, and 13 in 2025.
Greenwood Forest was built in the 1950s and 1960s. Homes sold in the past 12 months had 3 to 4 bedrooms and 1 to 2 bathrooms, with a median size of 1,321 square feet.
Greenwood Forest is on either side of the railroad south of Ben White and north of Stassney, between Manchaca Road and S 1st St. From Ben White, head south on S 1st St and turn right on Philco Drive.
Southwest Austin Realtor Specializing in Greenwood Forest Homes
Rebecca Jacks and Raymond Stoklosa are Southwest Austin Realtors specializing in Greenwood Forest homes. Whether you're looking to buy or sell a home in Greenwood 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 Greenwood Forest and Selling a Home in Southwest Austin.
