Shady Oaks in Southlake, TX

Shady Oaks is a well-known neighborhood in central Southlake, and I love it. If convenience is your hot button, this is a great option. You're right down the street from The Marq and Bicentennial Park, close to Southlake Town Square and Central Market, and the homes are newer than most of Southlake. The trade-off is younger trees in the yards and no community pool.

A short video look at Shady Oaks in Southlake, Texas.

Shady Oaks at a glance

Detail	Shady Oaks
Location	Central Southlake, off Shady Oaks Drive, down the street from The Marq and Bicentennial Park
Recent sales	$1.85 to $3 million (10 sales, Nov 2024 to Nov 2026)
Age of homes	Median build year of 2014, with a few built as recently as 2021
Home sizes	Median of about 5,400 square feet
Lot sizes	Two sections, one with about a third of an acre and one with about a half acre
Amenities	Walking and jogging paths, a pond and neighborhood landscaping. No community pool.
HOA	Yes. About $1,500 to $1,800 a year when I filmed in 2024.
Schools	Carroll ISD, based on county records and listings. Confirm for the exact address.

What is it like to live in Shady Oaks?

The neighborhood gets its name from the oak trees, and they're beautiful as you drive through. Just know that because the homes are newer, the trees in the actual yards aren't as big and mature as the ones I love in Estes Park or Kirkwood Hollow.

There is an HOA, but no pool or similar amenities. What you get is walking and jogging paths, a pond and pretty landscaping for the neighborhood. That's the common areas, not your front lawn.

The Marq is right down the street, and a lot of community events happen there. Bicentennial Park is right there too. If you want to feel connected to everyday Southlake life, this location makes it easy.

What are the homes like in Shady Oaks?

Shady Oaks has two sections, and they're separated by lot size. One section has lots of about a third of an acre, and the other has lots of about a half acre.

The median home was built in 2014, which is newer than most of Southlake. A few were built as recently as 2021, so maybe you get lucky with one of those. The median home is about 5,400 square feet, which is great square footage for Southlake.

In the last 24 months (as of November 2026), 10 homes sold here for about $1.85 to $3 million, and most sold between $2.3 and $2.9 million. Shady Oaks holds its value well. Prices change, so ask me what's selling right now.

Shady Oaks is covered in my video on Southlake neighborhoods at $1.5 million and up.

Where is Shady Oaks, and how do you get around?

Shady Oaks is in central Southlake, off Shady Oaks Drive. You can easily get to Southlake Boulevard, where you'll find Southlake Town Square, shopping and Central Market for groceries. It's also a short drive up to Highway 114 if you need to get to the airport.

Southlake as a whole is about 15 minutes from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and about 30 minutes from both downtown Dallas and downtown Fort Worth.

Who is Shady Oaks a good fit for?

Shady Oaks makes the most sense if you:

• Want to be close to the action on Southlake Boulevard.
• Want a newer home with great square footage.
• Like walking paths more than a community pool.

Here's the part that not everyone talks about.

• Trees. The oaks in the neighborhood are beautiful, but the trees in the yards are younger than in older parts of Southlake.
• Amenities. There's no community pool, so if that's your hot button, look at neighborhoods that have one.
• Updates. A 2014 home is newer for Southlake, but some may still need a little updating.

Nearby neighborhoods to compare

If Shady Oaks is on your list, I'd also look at these:

• Winding Creek, a small neighborhood of about 45 homes close to Southlake Town Square, also on the newer end.
• Crescent Heights, a gated neighborhood of new custom homes at Southlake Boulevard and Shady Oaks Drive.
• Estes Park, if you want bigger trees, ponds and room to renovate in north Southlake.
• Kirkwood Hollow, one of my all-time favorites for mature trees and big backyards.

For the big picture, start with my Southlake guide. I also compare Shady Oaks with five other neighborhoods in The Best Southlake Neighborhoods for a $1.5M to $2M Budget.

Frequently asked questions

Does Shady Oaks have a community pool?

No. Shady Oaks has an HOA, but no pool or similar amenities. You get walking and jogging paths, a pond and landscaping for the neighborhood.

How big are the lots in Shady Oaks?

Shady Oaks has two sections. One has lots of about a third of an acre, and the other has lots of about a half acre.

What school district is Shady Oaks in?

County records and listings show Carroll ISD. Always confirm the schools for the exact address before you buy.

Your next step

If Shady Oaks feels like a fit, I'd be so happy to help. Fill out my Southlake questionnaire and tell me your budget and your hot buttons. I'll send you homes in Shady Oaks, including ones that aren't on the market yet, and we'll set up a one-on-one Zoom call to talk it through.

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