Market Overview for Old West Austin

There are 27 active listings in Old West Austin with a median list price of $1.6M and a median sold price of $1.3M.

Homes average 77 days on market.

Over the past 30 days, 3 homes have sold, with 46 sales in the past 12 months.

The average price per square foot is $783.

About Old West Austin

Old West Austin is a historic residential area encompassing some of the city's most established neighborhoods west of downtown, including portions of Tarrytown, Bryker Woods, and the streets between MoPac Boulevard and Exposition Boulevard. The area's history stretches back to the early 1900s, when Austin's established residents built stately homes on large, tree-shaded lots along the winding streets west of Shoal Creek, creating a residential character that has endured for more than a century.

Homes in Old West Austin range from approximately $800,000 for smaller homes on modest lots to over $3 million for large estate properties on premium streets. The architectural variety is notable, with well-preserved examples of Craftsman, Tudor Revival, Colonial Revival, Ranch, and mid-century modern styles coexisting on the same blocks. Many homes feature deep setbacks, established gardens, and the kind of mature live oak canopy that takes decades to develop.

Old West Austin is served by the Austin Independent School District (Austin ISD). Students typically attend Casis Elementary, O. Henry Middle School, and Austin High School. Casis Elementary is one of Austin ISD's most in-demand elementary campuses, and Austin High School sits along Lady Bird Lake as one of the district's largest high schools.

Downtown Austin's offices, restaurants, and cultural venues are 5-10 minutes east, and many locations are reachable by bicycle or on foot. MoPac provides quick north-south access, while Lake Austin Boulevard connects to the Westlake and Zilker areas. The neighborhood's walkability, historic character, and proximity to Lady Bird Lake and Zilker Park make it one of Austin's most in-demand residential areas.

Living in Old West Austin

Old West Austin represents the top tier of established central Austin living. Properties from $800K to over $3M offer stately homes on deep, tree-shaded lots with the architectural heritage — Craftsman, Tudor, Colonial, mid-century modern — that gives this area its distinctive identity. The streets wind through mature live oak canopy that creates a neighborhood feel entirely separate from the urban activity minutes away.

Daily life blends urban convenience with residential tranquility. Downtown is 5-10 minutes east, and many residents commute by bicycle. Lady Bird Lake, Zilker Park, and the Barton Springs area are within minutes. Casis Elementary and Austin High School serve the neighborhood through Austin ISD. The premium pricing reflects what buyers consistently confirm: Old West Austin offers central Austin's most complete package of location, character, schools, and green space.