Village at Western Oaks Neighborhood Profile

When visitors exit MoPac Boulevard and enter the Villages at Western Oaks, the sudden tranquility and Hill Country terrain might surprise them.
They might also be surprised to know that the secluded neighborhood is just minutes away from shops, restaurants and other amenities of Austin.

Located just west of MoPac Boulevard between Slaughter Lane and William Cannon Drive, Villages at Western Oaks provides suburban appeal without the long commute to the city. The neighborhood, which developed in the past decade, consists of spacious lots and tree-lined streets as well as several tidy apartment complexes and condominiums near William Cannon Drive.

The close proximity to the Texas Hill Country is one of the top appeals of the neighborhood. The Village of Western Oaks Karst Preserve is an 18-acre preserve on the edge of the neighborhood that features several caves and sinkholes unique to the region. Residents can even take tours of the caves and see how some of their other neighbors – like underground millipedes and beetles – live. The neighborhood also has Nichols Park, which has an easy-to-navigate hiking trail and many amenities, including a heated pool available to residents.
In addition, a 30-minute drive will have residents in the heart of the Hill Country and away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Of course, the convenience of the neighborhood also makes it an attractive for folks who work in Austin. The Villages of Western Oaks is located just a few minutes from Highway 290 and 10 miles from downtown Austin. Residents also some of the top-rated campuses in the Austin Independent School District.