3805 Green Trails North, Austin, TX 78731

Nestled under the trees, this newly renovated home combines familiar comforts with stylish upgrades like new wood floors, fresh paint, on-trend painted cabinets, and engineered stone counters. Architectural details like planked wood walls, vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and natural rock provide interest and character throughout. The open-concept floor plan is perfectly proportioned so that the rooms easily flow into each other while providing separation where needed. The updated kitchen has abundant storage and expansive counter space for meal prep and casual dining at the eat-in bar. This is a place where everyone will want to hang out. With multiple living rooms, two dining rooms, and a bonus room, the flexible floor plan can easily adapt to your needs. The formal living room and dining room at the front of the home are a natural fit for entertaining guests. The secondary living area features a fireplace with sizable stone hearth, built-in media center, and wet bar for more intimate gatherings. The home also has a bonus room with wood plank walls, built-in shelves, and French doors that open to the front drive. Accented with a natural rock wall, this flex space also has a spiral staircase leading to a loft bedroom with full bath. The luxurious owner’s bedroom has vaulted ceilings, built-in shelves, and a roomy walk-in closet. The en-suite bathroom features a spacious double vanity, soaking tub, and glassed-in shower with bench. The second floor of the home hosts two additional bedrooms and a full-size bathroom. Each of the two bedrooms have plush carpet, a walk-in closet, dressing area with vanity and sink, and their own private loft space. The backyard is designed for serious fun. Shaded by trees, a large swimming pool with diving board and separate spa are ready for you to make a splash! The poolhouse has a sink and counter for serving refreshments and separate bathroom. Imagine the memories you can create here.

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.