Market Overview for Summit Oaks
There are 1 active listings in Summit Oaks with a median list price of $875K.
The average price per square foot is $643.
About Summit Oaks
Summit Oaks is a residential neighborhood located in south Austin, Texas, within the 78749 zip code in Travis County. The neighborhood sits west of Brodie Lane and south of Davis Lane, approximately 9 miles southwest of downtown Austin. The area is bordered by the Shady Hollow community to the south and west, with Slaughter Creek running through portions of the surrounding terrain. Brodie Lane serves as the primary north-south corridor, connecting to William Cannon Drive and MoPac Expressway (Loop 1) within a 5-minute drive.
Homes in Summit Oaks are primarily single-family residences built during the late 1980s through the mid-1990s, with lot sizes typically ranging from 7,000 to 11,000 square feet. Resale prices generally range from $400,000 to $600,000 depending on condition, lot position, and renovations. Floor plans range from 1,400 to 2,600 square feet with three- to four-bedroom layouts. Construction materials include brick and wood siding with composition roofing. Several homes have been updated with remodeled kitchens, hardwood flooring, and expanded outdoor living areas. The neighborhood features mature tree coverage with live oak, post oak, and cedar elm throughout.
Summit Oaks is served by Austin Independent School District. Students in the area are typically zoned to Baranoff Elementary School, Bailey Middle School, and Bowie High School. Baranoff Elementary enrolls approximately 700 students in grades pre-K through 5. Bailey Middle School serves grades 6 through 8 with roughly 1,100 students. Bowie High School enrolls over 2,900 students in grades 9 through 12 and offers more than 25 AP courses, a nationally recognized debate program, dual-credit programs through Austin Community College, and comprehensive UIL athletics.
Commuters from Summit Oaks reach downtown Austin in approximately 20 to 25 minutes via MoPac Expressway north. The Brodie Lane and Davis Lane commercial intersection includes restaurants, medical offices, and service businesses within a 5-minute drive. The Southpark Meadows shopping center at I-35 and Slaughter Lane is roughly 5 miles east with major retailers, and the William Cannon Drive corridor provides additional shopping and dining within a 10-minute drive. The Barton Creek Greenbelt trailhead at Loop 360 is roughly 5 miles north.
Living in Summit Oaks
Summit Oaks features single-story and two-story homes on curving streets with mature tree canopy providing significant shade coverage throughout the neighborhood. Most lots include fenced backyards, and many properties back to greenbelt or undeveloped land. The neighborhood is served by Austin Water and does not have a mandatory HOA, though some sections may have voluntary neighborhood associations. Property tax rates fall under Travis County and Austin ISD jurisdictions, with combined rates near $1.80 per $100 of assessed valuation. Interior streets carry low traffic with limited through-access design.
Daily errands from Summit Oaks are straightforward along Brodie Lane and Davis Lane. H-E-B on Brodie Lane is roughly 1 mile south, and Trader Joe's is available on Brodie Lane about 2 miles north. Dick Nichols District Park, approximately 1 mile north on Beckett Road, offers 110 acres of sports fields, a swimming pool, playgrounds, and picnic areas. The Veloway, a 3.1-mile paved loop for cycling and inline skating, is accessible about 3 miles north near MoPac and Slaughter Lane. Restaurants and coffee shops along Brodie Lane and William Cannon Drive are within a 5- to 10-minute drive. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, a 200-acre botanical garden, is roughly 4 miles west along La Crosse Avenue.
Things to Do in Summit Oaks
- Dick Nichols District Park: 110-acre Austin park roughly 1 mile north with sports fields, a swimming pool, playgrounds, and picnic pavilions.
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: 200-acre botanical garden roughly 4 miles west, operated by UT Austin, featuring native Texas plants, walking trails, and seasonal wildflower displays.
- Veloway: 3.1-mile paved loop trail for cycling and inline skating roughly 3 miles north near MoPac and Slaughter Lane, restricted to non-motorized wheeled traffic.
- Southpark Meadows: Major retail center at I-35 and Slaughter Lane about 5 miles east, with Target, Best Buy, movie theater, and over 70 stores and restaurants.
- Slaughter Creek Greenbelt: Linear greenbelt and trail system near the neighborhood offering paved and unpaved paths for walking, jogging, and cycling through tree-covered corridors.
Major Employers in Summit Oaks
- AMD (Technology): Semiconductor company with Austin offices employing approximately 3,000 workers, about 15 minutes north via MoPac.
- St. David's South Austin Medical Center (Healthcare): 258-bed acute care hospital on Ben White Boulevard roughly 7 miles north, employing over 1,500 staff.
- NXP Semiconductors (Technology): Semiconductor manufacturer with an Austin design center employing approximately 2,000 engineers, 15 minutes north via MoPac.
- Austin ISD (Education): School district operating over 120 campuses across Austin, employing approximately 12,000 staff districtwide.
Summit Oaks Schools
Summit Oaks is served by Austin ISD. Students typically attend Davis Elementary for elementary school, Murchison Middle School for middle school, and Anderson High School for high school.
School District: Austin ISD
Public Schools
Austin Independent School District
- Davis Elementary
- Murchison Middle
Round Rock Independent School District
- Kathy Caraway Elementary
- Canyon Vista Middle
- Westwood High School
Pre-Schools
- Stepping Stone Schools - Shady Hollow - Accredited early education center serving infants through pre-K near Brodie Lane and Slaughter Lane.
- Primrose School of South Austin - Licensed preschool offering Balanced Learning curriculum for ages 6 weeks through pre-K on Manchaca Road.
Private Schools
- Brentwood Christian School - Private K-12 school in Austin offering college-prep curriculum with athletics and fine arts programs.
- Austin Montessori School - Sunset Trail - Montessori program serving toddler through middle school ages at the Sunset Trail campus in south Austin.
Higher Education
- Austin Community College - Pinnacle Campus - Two-year college campus on Stassney Lane offering associate degrees, workforce certificates, and dual-credit courses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are home prices in Summit Oaks Austin
Homes in Summit Oaks typically range from $400,000 to $600,000. Properties include late 1980s-1990s single-family homes of 1,400 to 2,600 square feet on lots of 7,000 to 11,000 square feet, with brick and wood-siding construction.
What school district is Summit Oaks in
Summit Oaks is served by Austin ISD. Students typically attend Baranoff Elementary, Bailey Middle School, and Bowie High School. Bowie High enrolls over 2,900 students and offers 25+ AP courses and a nationally recognized debate program.
How far is Summit Oaks from downtown Austin
Summit Oaks is approximately 9 miles southwest of downtown Austin. The commute takes 20 to 25 minutes via MoPac Expressway north depending on traffic conditions.
What grocery stores are near Summit Oaks
H-E-B on Brodie Lane is roughly 1 mile south. Trader Joe's is available on Brodie Lane about 2 miles north. Southpark Meadows approximately 5 miles east includes Target and additional retail options.
What parks are near Summit Oaks Austin
Dick Nichols District Park is roughly 1 mile north with 110 acres of sports fields and a pool. The Veloway offers a 3.1-mile paved cycling loop about 3 miles north. Slaughter Creek Greenbelt provides walking and cycling trails near the neighborhood.
Does Summit Oaks have an HOA
Summit Oaks does not have a mandatory HOA in most sections, though some areas may have voluntary neighborhood associations. Residents manage their own properties without mandatory architectural review or monthly association dues.