Tanglewood Forest is located in the 78748 zip code, on Slaughter Lane and Manchaca in southwest Austin; just 20 minutes from downtown Austin with access to both IH 35 and Mopac. The residents have access to major employers and bus routes, keeping everything close at hand.
Tanglewood Forest Area Homes and Shopping
The neighborhood has large trees with well maintained homes; giving the area a well established feel and encouraging families and first-time home buyers to enjoy suburban life. There is a neighborhood pool, tennis courts, playground area, picnic tables for family Bar-B-Q’s and a small garden for just setting quietly to read or meditate. It is also close to the trail- head at Mary Moore Searight Park on Slaughter Lane. There are two public libraries in the area; Manchaca Road Branch and Pleasant Hill Branch.
There is an active Homeowners Association that keeps the area clean and well-maintained, provides family fun at neighborhood events; such as the annual Christmas Tree Lighting or Fourth of July Picnic, and other neighborhood events.
Tanglewood Forest Shopping
A few of the favorite neighborhood shopping, dining spots and fitness spots are:
Maudie’s Hacienda
Tanglewood Village Shopping Center
Sam’s Town Point – with Live Music
Onion Creek Bakery
Lifetime Fitness
Tanglewood Forest Area Schools:
AISD Elementary Schools:
Kocurek Elementary
Cowan Elementary
AISD Jr. High School:
Bailey Middle School
AISD Sr. High School:
Akins High School
You should always check with AISD to confirm the school your child would attend.