Market Overview for Wooten
There are 35 active listings in Wooten with a median list price of $425K and a median sold price of $435K.
Homes average 64 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 2 homes have sold, with 43 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $326.
About Wooten
Wooten is a north Austin neighborhood in the 78757 zip code, laid out as a roughly triangular area bounded by Burnet Road to the west, Anderson Lane to the south, and US 183 (Research Boulevard) to the north and east. The neighborhood is served by Austin ISD and is best known for its concentration of mid-century ranch homes built in the 1960s and 1970s on standard suburban lots.
Homes in Wooten typically range from three-bedroom ranch originals to updated and expanded versions of the same footprint. Many lots have mature shade trees, and the neighborhood's interior streets stay quiet despite being surrounded by three major commercial corridors. The mix of original-condition homes and renovated properties means Wooten spans a broad price range for the surrounding 78757 zip code, which also includes Allandale, Crestview, and Brentwood.
Wooten's central location puts it within a short drive of The Domain shopping and entertainment district, the Burnet Road restaurant corridor, and the Research Boulevard retail strip. Downtown Austin is approximately 7 to 8 miles south via MoPac (Loop 1) or Lamar Boulevard, typically 15 to 25 minutes depending on traffic. The Wooten Neighborhood Park in the southern part of the area includes a playground, picnic tables, and a covered basketball court.
The neighborhood is not gated and has no single HOA covering the entire area — Wooten operates as an established Austin residential community under standard city services. Its combination of central location, mid-century housing stock, and proximity to major north Austin commercial corridors has made it a consistent entry point for buyers looking for established north-central neighborhoods below the price point of adjacent Allandale, Crestview, and Brentwood. The Wooten Neighborhood Association represents resident interests with the City of Austin on zoning, traffic, and development issues affecting the triangular area.
Living in Wooten
Daily life in Wooten is shaped by the neighborhood's position inside a triangle of major commercial corridors. Residents have grocery, dining, and retail within walking or short-driving distance on Burnet Road, Anderson Lane, and Research Boulevard, including H-E-B, Target, and the Burnet Road restaurant and bar scene. The Domain, a large open-air shopping and office district, is about 2 miles north along MoPac.
The neighborhood's interior residential streets tend to stay quiet despite the surrounding commercial activity. Wooten Elementary sits at the south end of the neighborhood, and the layout means most homes are within roughly 1.5 miles of the elementary campus. Wooten Neighborhood Park provides a local green space with a playground, picnic tables, and a covered basketball court. For larger outdoor recreation, Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park (a 293-acre city park with mountain biking trails, a pool, and baseball fields) is a short drive north, and the Northern Walnut Creek Trail system connects to neighboring areas.
Commute times to downtown Austin run approximately 15 to 25 minutes via MoPac, Lamar, or Burnet Road. The University of Texas at Austin is roughly 5 miles south, and major north Austin tech employers including the Apple Parmer Lane campus and Indeed's offices near The Domain are within 10 miles.
Things to Do in Wooten
- Shop and dine at The Domain: The Domain, approximately 2 miles north of Wooten, is an open-air shopping, dining, and entertainment district with more than 100 retailers and restaurants at MoPac and Braker Lane.
- Explore Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park: Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park is a 293-acre Austin city park a short drive from Wooten, featuring approximately 15 miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a swimming pool, playgrounds, and baseball fields.
- Visit Wooten Neighborhood Park: Wooten Neighborhood Park is the local green space in the southern portion of the neighborhood, with a playground, picnic tables, and a covered basketball court — a short walk from most homes in the neighborhood.
- Eat along the Burnet Road corridor: Burnet Road between Anderson Lane and 183 hosts a long-running cluster of restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and local businesses that serve north-central Austin neighborhoods.
- Ride the Northern Walnut Creek Trail: The Northern Walnut Creek Trail is a paved city trail running through north Austin along Walnut Creek, connecting to Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park and linking Wooten to adjacent neighborhoods for running and cycling.
Major Employers in Wooten
- Apple (Technology): Apple's 133-acre campus at Parmer Lane is approximately 6 miles north of Wooten. As of 2019-2024, it represents Apple's largest facility outside Cupertino, employing more than 6,000 workers.
- Austin ISD (Education): Austin Independent School District operates Wooten Elementary in the neighborhood and several other campuses serving north Austin, employing teachers, staff, and administrators across the surrounding area.
- The Domain area employers (Technology & Retail): Companies including Indeed, HomeAway/Vrbo, and multiple other tech employers maintain offices in and around The Domain, approximately 2 miles north of Wooten, alongside retail and hospitality employers.
- Burnet Road small business corridor (Retail, Food Service, Professional): The Burnet Road corridor running along the western edge of Wooten supports dozens of small businesses, restaurants, coffee shops, and professional offices that employ north-central Austin residents.
Wooten Schools
Wooten is served by Austin Independent School District. The neighborhood is zoned for Wooten Elementary, which sits at the southern edge of the neighborhood, along with Burnet Middle School and Juan Navarro Early College High School.
School District: Austin ISD
Public Schools
- Wooten Elementary School - Austin ISD elementary school located at the southern end of the Wooten neighborhood. The campus is within approximately 1.5 miles of all homes in the neighborhood.
- Burnet Middle School - Austin ISD middle school serving north Austin. The campus building originally housed an earlier Austin ISD high school before becoming Burnet Middle.
- Juan Navarro Early College High School - Austin ISD early college high school serving the Wooten attendance zone. The early college model allows students to earn college credit alongside a high school diploma.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wooten in Austin?
Wooten is a north Austin neighborhood in the 78757 zip code, shaped as a rough triangle bounded by Burnet Road to the west, Anderson Lane to the south, and US 183 (Research Boulevard) to the north and east. Downtown Austin is approximately 7 to 8 miles south.
What school district serves Wooten?
Wooten is served by Austin ISD. The neighborhood is zoned for Wooten Elementary (located at the south edge of the neighborhood), Burnet Middle School, and Juan Navarro Early College High School.
What kind of homes are in Wooten?
Wooten is known for its mid-century ranch homes originally built in the 1960s and 1970s, on standard suburban lots with mature shade trees. Housing stock ranges from original-condition homes suitable for renovation to updated and expanded properties.
How far is Wooten from downtown Austin?
Downtown Austin is approximately 7 to 8 miles south of Wooten, typically a 15 to 25-minute drive via MoPac (Loop 1), Lamar Boulevard, or Burnet Road depending on traffic and time of day.
What's nearby for shopping and dining?
The Domain, a large open-air shopping and entertainment district, is approximately 2 miles north of Wooten along MoPac. The Burnet Road corridor along the neighborhood's western edge also offers a long-running cluster of restaurants, bars, and local shops.
