Market Overview for Wooten Park
There are 1 active listings in Wooten Park with a median list price of $585K and a median sold price of $473K.
Over the past 30 days, 0 homes have sold, with 2 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $398.
About Wooten Park
Wooten Park is a residential neighborhood in north-central Austin, Texas, situated between Lamar Boulevard to the east and Burnet Road to the west. The neighborhood is bordered roughly by Braker Lane to the north and Rundberg Lane to the south, placing it within Travis County and the 78758 zip code. Wooten Park takes its name from the neighborhood park and elementary school that anchor the community. The area was developed primarily during the 1960s and 1970s as Austin expanded northward along the Lamar and Burnet corridors.
Homes in Wooten Park consist predominantly of single-story ranch-style houses built between 1960 and 1980, with typical lot sizes of 6,000 to 8,000 square feet. Floor plans range from 900 to 1,500 square feet with three-bedroom, one- or two-bathroom configurations being the most common. Home prices in the neighborhood generally range from $300,000 to $500,000, with renovated properties and newer infill construction reaching toward the upper end. Duplexes and small multifamily properties are also present, particularly along the neighborhood's arterial edges.
Wooten Park is served by Austin ISD. Students in the neighborhood typically attend Wooten Elementary School, Burnet Middle School, and John H. Reagan Early College High School. Wooten Elementary is located within the neighborhood itself on Doris Drive, providing a walkable campus for many residents. Reagan Early College High School offers a dual-credit program in partnership with Austin Community College, allowing students to earn college credits during high school.
The neighborhood sits approximately 8 miles north of downtown Austin, with commute times of 15 to 25 minutes via Lamar Boulevard or MoPac Expressway depending on traffic. Capital Metro bus routes operate along both Lamar Boulevard and Burnet Road, and the North Lamar Transit Center is located within a short drive. Major employment centers within 10 minutes include the Domain mixed-use district to the north and the Braker Lane technology corridor, where employers such as IBM and Amazon maintain offices.
Living in Wooten Park
Wooten Park features a grid-style street layout typical of 1960s-era Austin subdivisions, with mature live oak and pecan trees lining residential streets. Homes sit on relatively uniform lots with front-facing driveways and modest setbacks. The neighborhood does not have a mandatory HOA, though some blocks have voluntary associations. Property tax rates follow the standard Travis County and Austin ISD rates. Austin Energy and Austin Water provide utility service to all properties in the area.
Wooten Park itself, the 20-acre green space at the center of the neighborhood, includes a playground, basketball courts, a walking trail, and a community pool operated by the City of Austin. Grocery options are within a short drive, with H-E-B locations on Rundberg Lane and Braker Lane both less than 2 miles away. The Burnet Road corridor on the western edge of the neighborhood has developed into a dining and retail district, with restaurants, coffee shops, and locally owned businesses. The Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park trail system is accessible approximately 2 miles to the northeast, offering over 15 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails.
Things to Do in Wooten Park
- Wooten Park: 20-acre neighborhood park with a community swimming pool, basketball courts, playground, and walking path. The pool is operated seasonally by the City of Austin.
- Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park: 293-acre metropolitan park approximately 2 miles northeast with over 15 miles of multi-use trails for hiking, mountain biking, and running.
- Burnet Road Dining Corridor: Stretch of Burnet Road along the neighborhood's western boundary with locally owned restaurants, taquerias, coffee shops, and food trucks.
- North Village Branch Library: Austin Public Library branch on West North Loop Boulevard providing books, digital resources, meeting rooms, and community programming.
- The Domain: Open-air mixed-use district approximately 3 miles north featuring over 100 shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues.
Major Employers in Wooten Park
- IBM (Technology): IBM maintains an office campus along Burnet Road approximately 3 miles north, employing several hundred workers in software development and consulting.
- Amazon (Technology): Amazon operates offices at the Domain in north Austin, approximately 3 miles north of Wooten Park, with over 1,000 employees.
- Indeed (Technology): Indeed's Austin campus at the Domain employs approximately 2,000 workers in software engineering and product development.
- H-E-B (Grocery/Retail): Texas-based grocery chain with multiple store locations near Wooten Park and a regional distribution presence in north Austin.
Wooten Park Schools
Wooten Park is served by Austin ISD. Students typically attend Wooten Elementary for elementary school, Burnet Middle School (Austin ISD) or Lamar Middle School (Austin ISD) for middle school, and Navarro Early College or McCallum High School for high school.
School District: Austin ISD
Public Schools
- Wooten Elementary - Elementary school serving the Wooten Park area in Austin ISD.
- Burnet Middle School (Austin ISD) - Middle school serving the Wooten Park area in Austin ISD.
- Lamar Middle School (Austin ISD) - Middle school serving the Wooten Park area in Austin ISD.
- Navarro Early College - High school serving the Wooten Park area in Austin ISD.
- McCallum High School - High school serving the Wooten Park area in Austin ISD.
Pre-Schools
- Stepping Stone School - North Lamar - Accredited early childhood program serving infants through pre-K on North Lamar Boulevard.
- Creative World School - North Austin - Preschool and childcare center near the Wooten Park area with programs for ages 6 weeks through 12 years.
Private Schools
- Holy Family Catholic School - Pre-K through 8th grade Catholic school on West Braker Lane, approximately 1 mile north of the neighborhood.
Higher Education
- Austin Community College - Northridge Campus - Two-year community college campus approximately 2 miles north, offering associate degrees and workforce certification programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are home prices in Wooten Park Austin
Homes in Wooten Park typically range from $300,000 to $500,000. The neighborhood consists primarily of 1960s-70s ranch-style homes of 900 to 1,500 square feet on lots of 6,000 to 8,000 square feet. Renovated properties and newer infill construction command prices at the upper end of the range.
What school district is Wooten Park Austin in
Wooten Park is served by Austin ISD. Students typically attend Wooten Elementary School, Burnet Middle School, and John H. Reagan Early College High School. Wooten Elementary is located within the neighborhood on Doris Drive.
How far is Wooten Park from downtown Austin
Wooten Park is approximately 8 miles north of downtown Austin. The commute takes 15 to 25 minutes via Lamar Boulevard or MoPac Expressway, depending on traffic conditions. Capital Metro bus service is available along Lamar Boulevard and Burnet Road.
What is there to do near Wooten Park Austin
The neighborhood park includes a pool, basketball courts, and walking trails. Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park is approximately 2 miles northeast with over 15 miles of hiking and biking trails. The Burnet Road corridor offers restaurants and shops, and the Domain is about 3 miles north.
Does Wooten Park Austin have an HOA
Wooten Park does not have a mandatory homeowners association. Some blocks have voluntary neighborhood associations, but there are no required HOA dues or architectural review requirements across the neighborhood.
What public transit serves Wooten Park Austin
Capital Metro bus routes run along Lamar Boulevard and Burnet Road on the neighborhood's eastern and western edges. The North Lamar Transit Center is located nearby, providing connections to additional routes. The MetroRail Red Line has a station at Crestview, approximately 2 miles south.