Emerald Forest, Austin, TX: Homes, Prices & Neighborhood Guide

What types of homes are in Emerald Forest?

13 homes sold in Emerald Forest from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026; 100% were single-family houses. The typical home has about 1,289 square feet and was built in 1971.

• Single Family Residence: 13 sold (100%)
• New construction: 0% of sales
• Living area: typically 1,289 sq ft; most between 1,111 sq ft and 1,400 sq ft (10th to 90th percentile, 13 homes)
• Year built: typically 1971; most between 1969 and 1972 (10th to 90th percentile, 13 homes)
• Lot size: typically 0.19 acres; most between 0.16 acres and 0.27 acres (10th to 90th percentile, 12 homes)
• Stories: one 92%; two 8%
• Private pool: 15% of homes sold

Closed residential sales in ABOR MLS, Oct 2025 to Sep 2026.

What is the typical price range in Emerald Forest?

The median single-family home in Emerald Forest sold for $394,000 net of seller concessions ($301 per square foot) over Oct 2025 to Sep 2026, across 13 sales; the median home took 28 days to sell.

Single-family homes, Oct 2025 to Sep 2026, ABOR MLS. Net price = sale price less seller-paid closing costs and repairs. Figures from the ALEX market statistics model, the same computation as the ALEX valuation report. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

What restaurants and amenities are near Emerald Forest?

Within 3 miles of the middle of Emerald Forest OpenStreetMap lists 250 restaurants and cafes, 14 grocery stores, 60 parks and nature areas.

• Restaurants and cafes (250 within 3 miles): Milano Pizza (0.5 mi), El Pollo al Carbon (0.5 mi), LeRoy and Lewis (0.5 mi), First Wok (0.6 mi), Casa Maria's (0.7 mi)
• Groceries (14 within 3 miles): Randalls 2485 (1.0 mi), Central Market (1.4 mi), Wheatsville Co-op (1.4 mi), Fiesta Mart (1.5 mi), Sprouts Farmers Market (1.6 mi)
• Parks and nature (60 within 3 miles): Williamson Creek Central Greenbelt (0.4 mi), Work & Woof (0.7 mi), Odom School Park (0.8 mi), Battle Bend Neighborhood Park (0.9 mi), Neighbors (1.0 mi)
• Golf (0 within 3 miles): Butler Pitch & Putt (3.6 mi), Jimmy Clay Golf Course (3.8 mi), Roy Kizer Golf Course (3.8 mi), Riverside Golf Course (4.8 mi)
• Fitness and recreation (24 within 3 miles): Gracie Humaita (0.8 mi), South Austin Gym (1.0 mi), Garrison Municipal Pool (1.0 mi), Jääkarhu Crossfit (1.2 mi), Flow Yoga (1.4 mi)
• Pharmacies (7 within 3 miles): Walgreens (0.5 mi), Randalls Pharmacy (1.0 mi), VMC Pharmacy (1.2 mi), CVS Pharmacy (1.3 mi), People's Pharmacy (1.6 mi)
• Hospitals and clinics (14 within 3 miles): Austin Oaks Hospital (0.6 mi), Texas Sleep Medicine (0.8 mi), Saint David's South Austin Medical Center (0.8 mi), HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Austin (1.2 mi), Victory Medical (1.2 mi)
• Libraries (4 within 3 miles): Austin Public Library - Manchaca Road Branch (0.9 mi), Austin Public Library - Pleasant Hill Branch (1.7 mi), Munday Library (1.9 mi), Austin Public Library - Twin Oaks Branch (2.6 mi), Austin Public Library - Southeast Branch (3.1 mi)

Community features named in listings: Sidewalks (5 listings), Park (3 listings).

Named places from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), extract of September 28, 2026; straight-line miles from the middle of the homes sold, not driving distance. A place missing from OpenStreetMap is missing here.

What should someone know before moving to Emerald Forest?

Before moving to Emerald Forest: 0% of homes sold had a homeowners association; the median combined property tax rate on homes sold was 2.1211% (2026 adopted rates, 13 parcels, before exemptions).

• HOA: 0% of homes sold had a homeowners association.
• Property tax: The median combined property tax rate on homes sold was 2.1211% (2026 adopted rates, 13 parcels, before exemptions). It sums every taxing unit on the parcel, including a MUD or PID where one levies. Source: county appraisal district records.
• Flood zone (FEMA map): 3 of 14 homes sold sit inside a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (1% annual chance) and 0 in the 0.2% annual chance zone. Checked October 25, 2026 against the National Flood Hazard Layer by each home's map point; ask for an elevation certificate on any specific home.
• Flood plain (as listed): 3 of 13 listings answered yes or partial to the MLS flood-plain question.
• Schools named in listings: Elementary: St Elmo (Austin ISD), 13 listings; Middle: Bedichek (Austin ISD), 11 listings; High: Travis (Austin ISD), 11 listings. Attendance zones change; confirm with the school district.
• Supply: 8 homes for sale, about 0.6 months of supply (under 4 months usually favours sellers).

What is it like to live in Emerald Forest?

By the records: Emerald Forest has lots of about 0.19 acres; community features such as sidewalks, park; the nearest grocery store 1.0 miles away (Randalls 2485); the nearest park 0.4 miles away (Williamson Creek Central Greenbelt).

Answered only from the records on this page: sales, listings, maps and public records. ALEX does not describe who lives in a neighborhood.

Sources: ABOR MLS (Unlock MLS) closed and active listings; ALEX market statistics model; county appraisal district records (tax rates); FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer; OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Which listings count as Emerald Forest follows the MLS subdivision name, the same rule ALEX uses for comparable sales. Aggregates only: Texas is a non-disclosure state. Updated October 25, 2026.

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