Forest Oaks is a neighborhood of small (700-1,100 sqft) 1950’s bungalows just south of Ben White Blvd. Residents are attracted to the mature landscaping each property has as well as the 1/4-1/3 acre lots you won’t find in neighborhoods north of Ben White. Many of the homes resemble what you’d find in Travis Heights or Hyde Park, but are 25-50% of the price, making Forest Oaks a value for someone looking for a home with character near Downtown but doesn’t want to pay more than they have to. Scroll Down to Read our Forest Oaks Neighborhood Guide.
Forest Oaks Homes for Sale
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Forest Oaks Neighborhood Map
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 green 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 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
Kids who live in Southwest Austin’s Forest Oaks neighborhood are served by the Austin ISD and will likely attend the following schools:
- Joslin Elementary - 5/10
- St Elmo Elementary - 5/10
- Bedichek Middle - 2/10
- Covington Middle - 5/10
- Crockett High - 4/10
- Travis High - 2/10
School ratings reflect Great Schools ratings as of January 2025. Ratings are subject to change at any time. Please verify ratings and boundaries with the school district.
Forest Oaks Photos
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.
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 Forest Oaks.
