3805 Rockledge Dr, Austin, TX 78731

This 1954 Mid-Century ranch home exudes charm & character, situated under a canopy of trees on a sprawling .61 acre double lot on a highly desirable street in Northwest Hills. One of the first homes built in Northwest Hills, wrapped in ledge rock from the Far West quarry & adorned with a red metal roof, this was an original classic cabin before NW Hills was developed! Very well maintained, this could be the perfect private residence or has loads of potential for a teardown re-build project subdivided into 2 lots. This is an SF-3 lot abutting MF-2 zoning. The flagstone walkway leads you to the charming Saltillo tiled foyer w/a lighted art niche & gorgeous ledge rock fireplace in the living room w/cozy wood-like floors, views of the peaceful backyard & french doors leading to the dining & kitchen areas. Through the french doors is a delightful living dining area filled w/natural light from the walls of windows overlooking the Texas sized gabled covered patio & lovely tree canopied yard. Step up to a country kitchen wrapped with timeless white cabinetry & a custom mosaic tiled island for the perfect gathering hub. Just off the foyer is a greeting room/office w/wood-like flooring, a nice flow to the kitchen & entrance to the spacious primary bedroom. The ensuite bath features a double sink vanity, separate tub, shower & more storage. 3 more generously-sized bedrooms are in a separate wing. At the end of the hall you will find a guest suite w/a separate office, ensuite bath & access to the backyard providing a private entrance. The expanded covered patio is perfect for enjoying this special property with so many spaces to take in the natural beauty, wildlife & plenty of outdoor fun featuring a covered outdoor grilling patio & large storage shed. Located less than a .25 mile from Doss Elementary & Murchison Middle School w/access to all of the great shopping, grocery & dining along Far West & Wood Hollow. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of NW Hills history!

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.