Whispering Oaks is a neighborhood built in the early 1970s at the intersection of William Cannon and West Gate. Many of the homes are ranch style homes. Scroll Down to Read our Whispering Oaks Neighborhood Guide.
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Whispering Oaks is a small neighborhood located at the corner of West Gate Blvd and William Cannon. It can be accessed from West Gate Blvd at Lazy Oaks Drive or from William Cannon at Whispering Oaks Drive. The neighborhood is shaded in blue on the map below. Explore other Southwest Austin neighborhoods in our Southwest Austin Neighborhood Guide.
Whispering Oaks Property Tax Rate
The property tax rate in Southwest Austin's Whispering Oaks neighborhood 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 property tax rate was 2.1767% as of the 2021 tax year.
Whispering Oaks Schools
Homes in Southwest Austin's Whispering Oaks 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.
Whispering Oaks Sold Data - What Whispering Oaks Homes Actually Sold For
What sold recently in Whispering 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 Whispering Oaks? How many homes are currently for sale in Whispering Oaks? What’s the median sold price in Whispering Oaks? What does the 90 day historic market trend look like in Whispering Oaks? How’s the Whispering Oaks market trending?
All of these questions (and more!) can be answered on our Whispering Oaks Sold Data Report.
Whispering Oaks Market Stats — 12 Months (10/1/2025 – 9/30/2026)
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Bed / Bath Range | 3–4 beds, 2 baths |
| Median Sale Price | $423,000 |
| Price Range | $332,770 – $635,000 |
| Median Price Per Sq Ft | $295 |
| Median Home Size | 1,651 sq ft |
| Median Days on Market | 49 days |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100% |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS. 12 months ending September 2026. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Whispering Oaks Home Price History
Curious how home prices in Whispering 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 | 24 | $590,000 | — | $330,000–$910,000 | $395 | 1,399 sq ft | 3bd/2ba | 9 days | 100% |
| 2023 | 13 | $520,000 | ▼ 11.9% | $358,000–$816,000 | $402 | 1,361 sq ft | 3bd/2ba | 15 days | 99% |
| 2024 | 18 | $520,000 | ▲ 0.0% | $318,000–$885,000 | $382 | 1,408 sq ft | 3bd/2ba | 26 days | 99% |
| 2025 | 11 | $448,000 | ▼ 13.8% | $305,000–$641,000 | $319 | 1,485 sq ft | 3bd/2ba | 54 days | 98% |
| 2026 YTD | 7 | $436,000 | ▼ 2.7% | $333,333–$635,000 | $300 | 1,625 sq ft | 3bd/2ba | 68 days | 100% |
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.
Whispering Oaks Days on Market Trend
How fast are Whispering 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 | 24 | 9 days | 31 days |
| 2023 | 13 | 15 days | 40 days |
| 2024 | 18 | 26 days | 65 days |
| 2025 | 11 | 54 days | 68 days |
| 2026 YTD | 7 | 68 days | 69 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 Whispering Oaks
Pros
- Whispering Oaks was built in the early 1970s at the intersection of William Cannon and West Gate, and many of the homes are ranch style homes.
- The neighborhood can be accessed from West Gate Blvd at Lazy Oaks Drive or from William Cannon at Whispering Oaks Drive.
- The median sale price over the past 12 months was $423,000 across 8 sales, with a median home size of 1,651 sq ft and a sale-to-list ratio of 100%.
- Zoned to Austin ISD schools: Cunningham Elementary (7/10), Covington Middle (6/10), and Crockett High (4/10).
Cons
- Whispering Oaks does not have a community pool.
- Median days on market was 9 days in 2022 and 68 days so far in 2026.
- The median sale price was $590,000 in 2022 and $436,000 so far in 2026.
- The property tax rate is 2.0465% as of the 2025 tax year, up from 1.9818% in 2024.
Who it fits: Whispering Oaks fits buyers who want an early 1970s ranch style home at William Cannon and West Gate with 3 to 4 bedrooms and Austin ISD zoning. Who should look elsewhere: Buyers who want a community pool or newer construction may want to look at other Southwest Austin neighborhoods.
Frequently Asked Questions About Whispering Oaks
No. Whispering Oaks does not have a community pool.
Whispering Oaks 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 Whispering 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. The rate was 2.1767% as of the 2021 tax year.
Whispering Oaks was built in the early 1970s, and many of the homes are ranch style homes. Homes sold over the past 12 months had 3 to 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with a median size of 1,651 sq ft.
Whispering Oaks is located at the corner of West Gate Blvd and William Cannon. It can be accessed from West Gate Blvd at Lazy Oaks Drive or from William Cannon at Whispering Oaks Drive.
The median sale price in Whispering Oaks over the past 12 months (10/1/2025 to 9/30/2026) was $423,000 across 8 sales, with prices from $332,770 to $635,000, a median of 49 days on market, and a sale-to-list ratio of 100%. Yearly medians were $590,000 in 2022 (24 sales), $520,000 in 2023 (13 sales), $520,000 in 2024 (18 sales), $448,000 in 2025 (11 sales), and $436,000 so far in 2026 (7 sales).
Homes sold in Whispering Oaks over the past 12 months had a median of 49 days on market. Yearly medians were 9 days in 2022, 15 days in 2023, 26 days in 2024, 54 days in 2025, and 68 days so far in 2026.
Southwest Austin Realtor Specializing in Whispering Oaks Homes
Rebecca Jacks and Raymond Stoklosa are Southwest Austin Realtors specializing in Whispering Oaks homes. Whether you're looking to buy or sell a home in Whispering 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 Whispering Oaks and Selling a Home in Southwest Austin.
