There’s a pocket of Southwest Austin that people quietly compete for… and most buyers don’t even realize it exists until it’s too late. Welcome to the original section of Village at Western Oaks. This location delivers something that’s nearly impossible to find in Austin anymore: true convenience without compromise. Getting downtown is almost effortless — one light between you and the city, and roughly 15 minutes door-to-door when traffic cooperates. But what really sets this neighborhood apart isn’t just access… it’s character. Built by J. W. Smith in the late 70s and early 80s, these homes weren’t mass-produced — they were crafted. Unique architecture. Solid construction. Timeless design decisions you simply don’t see in today’s builds. And unlike its sister neighborhood, Western Oaks… there’s no HOA here. No restrictions. No extra fees. Just established homes, mature trees, and a neighborhood that has quietly held its value because people who live here don’t want to leave. This is one of those places that, once you discover it… You start watching for opportunities. And they don’t come up often. 5609 Wagon Train sits on a large 80ft x 120 ft corner lot with plenty of room in the back to expand. This mid-century ranch style home with buff brick is one of the coolest elevations J. W. Smith built, with a side-entry garage. This is one of two similar elevations in this addition, and it is dripping with charm. This home is mostly original, and with a little imagination and design guidance, it can be transformed into a one-of-a-kind, rare gem. The family room features the classic J. W. Smith vaulted ceiling with a feature fireplace. The big bonus is that this layout lends itself to an easy-to-open configuration. Bike to Dick Nichols Park and Pool, Whole Foods, the new Snooze! Dogs LOVE the sidewalks that wrap this neighborhood. 5 minutes from the new Picklr. 8 minutes to Lifetime Fitness. This is the one. Bring your imagination, because this home can be a true showstopper.
Single-family residence standard lot (SF-2) district is the designation for a moderate density single-family residential use on a lot that is a minimum of 5,750 sq ft. An SF-2 district designation may be applied to a use in an existing single-family neighborhood that has moderate sized lots or to new development of single-family housing on lots that are 5,750 sq ft or more.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Assembly/ meeting place
Garden center
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Bed & breakfast
Educational/school
Communications tower
Mar 13, 2011 • Final
Mechanical
Replace the heating and air conditioning system in an existing residential building.
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
Other Features: Beamed Ceilings, Open Beams/Beamed Ceailings, Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 1
Year Built Source: Public Records
Roof Details: Composition
Construction Details: Brick Veneer, Masonry
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: None
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Security Features: Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
Fencing: Privacy, Wood
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 80.00 X 120.00
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level, Trees Medium Size
Property Information
Direction Faces: Northwest
Foundation Details: Slab
Resale
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $503,363
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Natural Gas
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,602
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: —
County: Travis County
APN: 318066
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 11, 2026
Around this home
10/100 Car-Dependent32/100 Some transit53/100 Bikeable
Schools
Places
Transit
Patton Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
6/10
Small Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
9/10
Austin High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.5mi
7/10
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