Oak Hill
Austin's gateway to the Hill Country: established neighborhoods around the Y where US 290 and SH 71 split, greenbelt trails, Small Middle School, and a fast drive to both downtown and Dripping Springs.
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Where it is & what it feels like
Oak Hill isn't one subdivision but a whole area of Southwest Austin built around the “Y,” where US 290 and SH 71 split, spread across parts of the 78735, 78736, 78737 and 78749 ZIP codes. It was a separate rural community until Austin annexed it in the 1980s, and it still has a Hill Country feel at the edge of the city.
Different pockets feel very different: 1960s–70s ranch homes on big lots, 1980s–90s subdivisions, and newer homes from the 2010s and 2020s. TxDOT's Oak Hill Parkway rebuild of the Y (targeted for completion around mid-2026) adds nonstop US 290 lanes toward downtown, which should make daily commutes easier once it's fully open.
What you'll find here
The housing stock
Single-family homes range from older ranch houses on large, tree-covered lots to 1980s–90s two-stories and newer builds. Condos and townhomes offer a lower-cost way in, starting well below single-family prices.
Some areas back to greenbelt or have Hill Country views; lot sizes and HOA rules vary a lot by subdivision.
Typical home
- Price range
- $400K – $1.2M+
- Size
- ~1,500 – 3,500 sq ft
- Beds / baths
- 3–4 bd / 2–3 ba
- Built
- 1960s – 2020s
- HOA
- None to moderate, by subdivision
Kien's tip: Check flood maps and the septic-vs-sewer status on older Oak Hill properties, and ask how close the home is to Parkway construction. I'll pull all of it before you offer.
Market snapshot
Redfin Oak Hill neighborhood data, June 2026 (99 homes sold in the prior year). Estimates, not MLS figures.
Want the actual sold comps, with photos, for the subdivision you like?
Schools
Mostly Austin ISD, 2026–27 feeder pattern. A few far-west pockets fall in other districts, so check the address.
| Level | School(s) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Oak Hill or Patton (some Mills / Clayton) | Depends on the subdivision |
| Middle | Small Middle | Well-regarded; also feeds from Patton and Mills |
| High | Austin High or Bowie High | Oak Hill ES feeds Austin High; Patton feeds both |
Ratings and boundaries change. Look up any address on the AISD 2026–27 school zone map and check GreatSchools.
What would I pay each month?
Taxes are filled in for Oak Hill (City of Austin). HOA is set to $0; add it if the subdivision has one.
Estimate only. Rate default reflects the ~7% national 30-yr average (Freddie Mac, Sept 2026). Tax rate is the 2025 combined rate for City of Austin / Austin ISD addresses. Homestead exemptions can lower taxes. Excludes PMI.
Food, trails & weekends
Eat & drink
Outdoors
Schools & getting around
Getting around
Car-dependent. Access via US 290, SH 71, MoPac and William Cannon.
Approximate drive times: bright bar = off-peak, faded bar = weekday rush hour.
The honest pros & cons
Why buyers love it
- Hill Country at the doorGreenbelts, views and quick trips west
- Close to downtownAbout 10 miles, with a rebuilt 290 corridor
- Variety of homesRanch homes, 1980s–90s subdivisions, condos and new builds
- Good school optionsSmall Middle and Bowie or Austin High
What to weigh
- Construction and trafficThe Y has been under construction for years
- Every pocket is differentHOA, schools and utilities vary by subdivision
- Older homes need updatesBudget for roofs, HVAC and plumbing
- Taxes around 2%Homestead exemptions help once you move in
Common questions
How much does a home in Oak Hill cost?
Most single-family homes sell from about $400K to $1.2M+. Redfin reported a median around $632K in June 2026.
What schools serve Oak Hill?
Mostly Austin ISD: Oak Hill or Patton Elementary (some Mills or Clayton), Small Middle, and Austin High or Bowie High depending on the address. Always verify the exact address.
What ZIP code is Oak Hill?
Oak Hill spans parts of 78735, 78736, 78737 and 78749, centered on the Y where US 290 and SH 71 split.
When will the Oak Hill Parkway be done?
TxDOT targeted completion of the Oak Hill Parkway around mid-2026. It adds nonstop US 290 main lanes and flyovers at the Y; check TxDOT for the latest status.
Oak Hill or Circle C?
Oak Hill is closer to downtown with more variety in age and price. Circle C is a single master-planned community with pools and higher-rated schools. I’m happy to tour both.
Nearby neighborhoods
Let's find the right pocket of Oak Hill.
I'll tell you which subdivisions feed into which schools, which have HOAs, and what homes actually sold for, in English or Vietnamese.
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Information is gathered from public sources and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Prices, HOA dues, tax rates, school assignments and ratings change; verify independently before making decisions. Listing links open a third-party site (Zillow), whose inventory is not controlled by KienWithKeys.
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