Greenwood Forest was built in the 1950s and 1960s as a suburb of Downtown Austin, but is now much closer to the action. If you’re looking for a 78704 location without a 78704 price, Greenwood Forest may be a neighborhood for you to check out. Though you’ll find smaller, older homes, you’ll also find them to be more affordable than the smaller, older homes you’ll find a few blocks north. Scroll Down to Read our Greenwood Forest Neighborhood Guide.
Greenwood Forest Homes for Sale
Greenwood Forest Neighborhood Map
Greenwood Forest is located on either side of the railroad south of Ben White and north of Stassney between Manchaca and 1st St. To get to Greenwood Forest, take Ben White to S 1st St and head south. Make a right on Philco Drive. Greenwood Forest is shaded in yellow on the map below. Explore other Southwest Austin neighborhoods in our Southwest Austin Neighborhood Guide. Scroll down to continue reading our Greenwood Forest neighborhood guide.
Greenwood Forest Property Tax Rate
The property tax rate in Southwest Austin’s Greenwood neighborhood is 1.8092% as of the 2023 tax year, down from 1.9749% as of the 2022 tax year. The property tax rate was 2.1767% as of the 2021 tax year.
Greenwood Forest Schools
Kids who live in Southwest Austin’s Greenwood Forest neighborhood are served by the Austin ISD and will likely attend the following schools:
- Joslin Elementary - 5/10
- St Elmo Elementary - 5/10
- Bedichek Middle - 2/10
- Covington Middle - 5/10
- Crockett High - 4/10
- Travis High - 2/10
School ratings reflect Great Schools ratings as of January 2025. Ratings are subject to change at any time. Please verify ratings and boundaries with the school district.
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Greenwood Forest Sold Data – What Greenwood Forest Homes Actually Sold For
What sold recently in Greenwood Forest and for how much? Where can I find pictures of homes that actually sold? How many days does it take to sell a home in Greenwood Forest? How many homes are currently for sale in Greenwood Forest? What’s the median sold price in Greenwood Forest? What does the 90 day historic market trend look like in Greenwood Forest? How’s the Greenwood Forest market trending?
All of these questions (and more!) can be answered on our Greenwood Forest Sold Data Report.
Southwest Austin Realtor Specializing in Greenwood Forest Homes

Rebecca Jacks and Raymond Stoklosa are Southwest Austin Realtors specializing in Greenwood Forest homes. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell a home in Greenwood Forest, Rebecca and Raymond know the area well and have the experience and tools necessary to make your next real estate transaction stress free. For more info about who we are and how we work, check out Buying a Home in Greenwood Forest and Selling a Home in Greenwood Forest.
