Tanglewood Forest is an established neighborhood in Southwest Austin located off Slaughter Lane. Built throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, it has both single family homes and duplexes. The neighborhood has parks within walking distance and is zoned to Austin ISD. Scroll Down to Read our Tanglewood Forest Neighborhood Guide.
Tanglewood Forest Homes for Sale
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Tanglewood Forest has a community pool at 9801 Curlew Dr, Austin, TX 78748.
Tanglewood Forest Neighborhood Map
Tanglewood Forest is located on either side of Slaughter Lane between Brodie Lane and Manchaca Road. The neighborhood can be accessed from several streets and is shaded in blue on the map below. Explore other Southwest Austin neighborhoods in our Southwest Austin Neighborhood Guide.
Tanglewood Forest Property Tax Rate
The property tax rate in Southwest Austin's Tanglewood Forest neighborhood is 2.2845% as of the 2025 tax year, up from 2.2618% as of the 2024 year. It was 1.972% as of the 2023 tax year, down from 2.1464% as of the 2022 tax year. The property tax rate was 2.3632% as of the 2021 tax year.
Tanglewood Forest Schools
Homes in Southwest Austin's Tanglewood Forest neighborhood are zoned to the Austin ISD, and students will likely attend the following schools:
- Cowan Elementary - 7/10
- Kocurek Elementary - 5/10
- 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.
Tanglewood Forest Photos
Tanglewood Forest Sold Data - What Tanglewood Forest Homes Actually Sold For
What sold recently in Tanglewood 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 Tanglewood Forest? How many homes are currently for sale in Tanglewood Forest? What’s the median sold price in Tanglewood Forest? What does the 90 day historic market trend look like in Tanglewood Forest? How’s the Tanglewood Forest market trending?
All of these questions (and more!) can be answered on our Tanglewood Forest Sold Data Report.
Tanglewood Forest Market Stats — 12 Months (10/1/2025 – 9/30/2026)
| Homes Sold | 25 |
| Bed / Bath Range | 2–4 beds, 1–3 baths |
| Median Sale Price | $415,000 |
| Price Range | $242,000 – $625,000 |
| Median Price Per Sq Ft | $287 |
| Median Home Size | 1,538 sq ft |
| Median Days on Market | 35 days |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99% |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS. 12 months ending September 2026. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Tanglewood Forest Home Price History
Curious how home prices in Tanglewood 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 | 33 | $575,000 | — | $382,670–$800,000 | $337 | 1,661 sq ft | 3bd/2ba | 8 days | 102% |
| 2023 | 24 | $467,027 | ▼ 18.8% | $250,000–$626,000 | $297 | 1,725 sq ft | 3bd/2ba | 11 days | 100% |
| 2024 | 39 | $480,000 | ▲ 2.8% | $341,500–$689,000 | $305 | 1,636 sq ft | 3bd/2ba | 20 days | 99% |
| 2025 | 23 | $446,800 | ▼ 6.9% | $349,900–$635,000 | $279 | 1,659 sq ft | 3bd/2ba | 44 days | 99% |
| 2026 YTD | 20 | $413,500 | ▼ 7.5% | $242,000–$625,000 | $289 | 1,420 sq ft | 3bd/2ba | 18 days | 99% |
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.
Tanglewood Forest Days on Market Trend
How fast are Tanglewood 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 | 33 | 8 days | 17 days |
| 2023 | 24 | 11 days | 31 days |
| 2024 | 39 | 20 days | 35 days |
| 2025 | 23 | 44 days | 51 days |
| 2026 YTD | 20 | 18 days | 34 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 Tanglewood Forest
Pros
- An established Southwest Austin neighborhood located off Slaughter Lane.
- Homes were built throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, with both single family homes and duplexes.
- The neighborhood has a community pool at 9801 Curlew Dr, Austin, TX 78748, and parks within walking distance.
- Zoned to Austin ISD schools: Cowan Elementary (7/10), Kocurek Elementary (5/10), Bailey Middle (6/10), and Akins High (4/10).
- Homes sold in the past 12 months had a median sale price of $415,000, with prices ranging from $242,000 to $625,000.
- 25 homes sold in the past 12 months, which gives buyers recent sales to compare.
Cons / Trade-offs
- Homes are older, built from the 1980s to the early 1990s.
- The property tax rate is 2.2845% as of the 2025 tax year, up from 2.2618% in 2024.
- Median home size was 1,538 square feet over the past 12 months.
- The median sale price was $575,000 in 2022 and $413,500 in 2026 so far.
- School ratings vary by campus: Cowan Elementary (7/10), Kocurek Elementary (5/10), Bailey Middle (6/10), and Akins High (4/10).
Who it fits: Tanglewood Forest fits buyers who want an established Southwest Austin neighborhood off Slaughter Lane with a community pool, parks within walking distance, and a mix of single family homes and duplexes. Who should look elsewhere: Buyers who want newer construction or larger floor plans may want to look at other Southwest Austin neighborhoods.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tanglewood Forest
Yes. Tanglewood Forest has a community pool at 9801 Curlew Dr, Austin, TX 78748.
Tanglewood Forest is zoned to Austin ISD. Students will likely attend Cowan Elementary (7/10) or Kocurek Elementary (5/10), Bailey Middle (6/10), and Akins High (4/10).
The property tax rate in Tanglewood Forest is 2.2845% as of the 2025 tax year, up from 2.2618% as of the 2024 tax year. It was 1.972% as of the 2023 tax year, down from 2.1464% as of the 2022 tax year. The rate was 2.3632% as of the 2021 tax year.
Tanglewood Forest has both single family homes and duplexes. Homes sold in the past 12 months had 2 to 4 bedrooms and 1 to 3 bathrooms, with a median of 1,538 square feet.
Tanglewood Forest was built throughout the 1980s and early 1990s.
Tanglewood Forest is an established neighborhood in Southwest Austin located off Slaughter Lane. The neighborhood has parks within walking distance and a community pool at 9801 Curlew Dr, Austin, TX 78748.
From 10/1/2025 to 9/30/2026, 25 homes sold in Tanglewood Forest, with a median sale price of $415,000, a price range of $242,000 to $625,000, a median of 35 days on market, and a 99% sale-to-list ratio. By year, the median sale price was $575,000 in 2022 (33 sales), $467,027 in 2023 (24 sales), $480,000 in 2024 (39 sales), $446,800 in 2025 (23 sales), and $413,500 in 2026 so far (20 sales).
Southwest Austin Realtor Specializing in Tanglewood Forest
Rebecca Jacks and Raymond Stoklosa are Southwest Austin Realtors specializing in Tanglewood Forest homes. Whether you're looking to buy or sell a home in Tanglewood 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 Tanglewood Forest and Selling a Home in Southwest Austin.
