3510 Wendel Cv Unit #5, Austin, TX 78731

Tucked away down a private driveway in the coveted 'Highland Hills' pocket of Northwest Hills, this beautifully renovated residence offers the perfect blend of peaceful seclusion and urban convenience. Just 6.5 miles from Downtown Austin, the home feels like a serene retreat among the trees—yet you’re moments from the best of the city... Step inside to discover thoughtful, high-end updates throughout. Expansive 8-foot windows, western doors, sliders, and Milgard windows frame lush, tree-filled views from most every room, flooding the interior with natural light. The chef’s kitchen is a showstopper, featuring Taj Mahal quartzite countertops on both the center island and pass-through, a Thermador speed oven, gas cooktop, and professional-grade downdraft hood—ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Outside, fresh decking creates an inviting setting for year-round enjoyment on this lovely oversized deck -complete with an outdoor kitchen and grill plumbed for gas, —perfect for outdoor entertaining or quiet evenings under the stars. The primary suite is a true retreat, complete with a remodeled bath adorned in Taj Mahal quartz and a romantic Juliet balcony overlooking the treetops. Additional upgrades include interior paint, gutters, a tankless water heater, and whole-home water filtration system. With four bedrooms, two full baths, and two half baths across approximately 2,100 sq ft, there’s flexibility for the lower level as a home office, playroom, or guest space. Set on a quarter-acre lot, the backyard features terraced steps leading up to Hart Lane, with endless opportunities to further landscape or terrace the hillside to your vision. Located on a peaceful street with no HOA, this property combines privacy, luxury, and convenience in one exceptional package. Ask about the Lender funded 1 year buy down and the Seller funded 1 year buy down.

Northwest Hills is a family neighborhood in 78731, built in the 1960s-80s on wooded half-acre lots between MoPac and Loop 360. Median home price $1.19M. Austin ISD schools — Doss Elementary and Murchison Middle rank among the district's best. 12 minutes to UT campus, 15 to downtown.

The housing stock is predominantly single-story ranch and split-level homes on lots averaging 0.3-0.5 acres with mature live oak and cedar canopy. Most original homes are 1,800-3,000 sq ft. A renovation wave has been updating kitchens and adding square footage without tearing down — the lot sizes accommodate additions well. Active listings typically number 15-25 at any given time.

Daily life revolves around the schools and the outdoors. Bull Creek for weekend wading, Mount Bonnell for sunset hikes (8 minutes from the neighborhood), Northwest District Park for soccer and the playground. Far West corridor handles weeknight dining — Saffron, 5280 Burger, Yamas. The Arboretum and Domain are 10 minutes north for shopping. HEB on Far West is the neighborhood grocery hub.

What makes Northwest Hills the family value play in Central Austin: Doss/Murchison school quality at roughly half the Eanes ISD price point, lot sizes that rival Westlake, and a 15-minute commute that beats the suburbs. The tradeoff is Austin ISD (good but not Eanes) and 1960s-80s housing stock that often needs updating.