Western Trails is a Southwest Austin neighborhood built in the late 1950s, just south of 290 and west of Manchaca Road. Scroll Down to Read Our Western Trails Neighborhood Guide.
Western Trails Homes for Sale
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Western Trails is located just south of 290 and west of Manchaca Road. It can be accessed from several streets off Manchaca and is shaded in blue on the map below. Explore other Southwest Austin neighborhoods in our Southwest Austin Neighborhood Guide.
Western Trails Property Tax Rate
The property tax rate in Southwest Austin's Western Trails 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.
Western Trails Schools
Homes in Southwest Austin's Western Trails neighborhood are zoned to the Austin ISD, and students will likely attend the following schools:
- Cunningham Elementary - 7/10
- Covington Middle - 6/10
- Crockett 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.
Western Trails Sold Data - What Western Trails Homes Actually Sold For
What sold recently in Western Trails 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 Western Trails? How many homes are currently for sale in Western Trails? What’s the median sold price in Western Trails? What does the 90 day historic market trend look like in Western Trails? How’s the Western Trails market trending?
All of these questions (and more!) can be answered on our Western Trails Sold Data Report.
Western Trails Market Stats — 12 Months (10/1/2025 – 9/30/2026)
| Homes Sold | 14 |
| Bed / Bath Range | 3–5 beds, 2–4 baths |
| Median Sale Price | $691,000 |
| Price Range | $365,000 – $1,800,000 |
| Median Price Per Sq Ft | $363 |
| Median Home Size | 1,782 sq ft |
| Median Days on Market | 29 days |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100% |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS. 12 months ending September 2026. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Western Trails Home Price History
Curious how home prices in Western Trails 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 | 22 | $797,500 | — | $557,000–$1,300,000 | $448 | 1,870 sq ft | 3bd/2ba | 7 days | 101% |
| 2023 | 17 | $738,000 | ▼ 7.5% | $482,200–$1,095,000 | $404 | 1,829 sq ft | 3bd/2ba | 19 days | 98% |
| 2024 | 14 | $917,500 | ▲ 24.3% | $390,000–$1,440,000 | $456 | 1,910 sq ft | 3bd/2ba | 35 days | 97% |
| 2025 | 14 | $602,500 | ▼ 34.3% | $365,000–$1,800,000 | $372 | 1,891 sq ft | 3bd/2ba | 24 days | 100% |
| 2026 YTD | 11 | $742,000 | ▲ 23.2% | $404,000–$1,315,000 | $357 | 1,810 sq ft | 3bd/2ba | 32 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.
Western Trails Days on Market Trend
How fast are Western Trails 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 | 22 | 7 days | 17 days |
| 2023 | 17 | 19 days | 28 days |
| 2024 | 14 | 35 days | 58 days |
| 2025 | 14 | 24 days | 61 days |
| 2026 YTD | 11 | 32 days | 47 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 Western Trails
Pros
- Western Trails was built in the late 1950s and is just south of 290 and west of Manchaca Road, accessed from several streets off Manchaca.
- Resale activity is steady: 14 homes sold in the past 12 months, with a median of $691,000 and prices from $365,000 to $1,800,000.
- Homes sold in the past 12 months had 3 to 5 bedrooms and 2 to 4 bathrooms, with a median size of 1,782 square feet.
- Zoned to Austin ISD schools: Cunningham Elementary (7/10), Covington Middle (6/10), and Crockett High (4/10).
Cons
- The 2025 property tax rate was 2.0465%, up from 1.9818% in 2024.
- Western Trails does not have a community pool.
- Prices vary widely, from $365,000 to $1,800,000 in the past 12 months, and yearly medians were $797,500 in 2022, $917,500 in 2024, and $602,500 in 2025.
- Homes sold in the past 12 months had a median of 29 days on the market, up from 7 in 2022.
Who it fits: Western Trails fits buyers who want a late-1950s Southwest Austin home near 290 and Manchaca Road, with an active resale market and Austin ISD zoning. Who should look elsewhere: Buyers who want a community pool or a newer home may want to look at other Southwest Austin neighborhoods.
Frequently Asked Questions About Western Trails
No. Western Trails does not have a community pool.
Western Trails is zoned to Austin ISD. Students will likely attend Cunningham Elementary (7/10), Covington Middle (6/10), and Crockett High (4/10).
The property tax rate in Western Trails 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 Western Trails over the past 12 months was $691,000 across 14 sales, with prices from $365,000 to $1,800,000 and a median of $363 per square foot.
Homes in Western Trails that sold in the past 12 months had a median of 29 days on the market and a 100% sale-to-list ratio. Median days on market was 7 in 2022, 19 in 2023, 35 in 2024, and 24 in 2025.
Western Trails was built in the late 1950s. Homes sold in the past 12 months had 3 to 5 bedrooms and 2 to 4 bathrooms, with a median size of 1,782 square feet.
Western Trails is in Southwest Austin, just south of 290 and west of Manchaca Road. It can be accessed from several streets off Manchaca Road.
Southwest Austin Realtor Specializing in Western Trails Homes
Rebecca Jacks and Raymond Stoklosa are Southwest Austin Realtors specializing in Western Trails homes. Whether you're looking to buy or sell a home in Western Trails, 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 Western Trails and Selling a Home in Southwest Austin.
