3830 Dry Creek Dr, Austin, TX 78731

A lovely 2 bed/2.5bath condo situated on a tree-filled lot in North Central Austin! Charming Vinyl plank flooring, high ceilings, and a welcoming fireplace make up the common area. The dining area is sizeable and includes a stylish overhead light fixture. Crown molding throughout the main level adds a decorative and elegant finish to the home. Granite countertops, a tray ceiling, and recessed light fixtures are featured in the bright kitchen. There is also a built-in oven and microwave, and lots of cabinet space for all of your kitchen needs! The wet bar in the home is great for entertaining and is sure to amaze your guests when they come over to visit. A half bathroom/powder room is located on the first floor, while the other 2 full bathrooms and 2 bedrooms are on the 2nd floor. Both bedrooms have a modern ceiling fan, private en-suite bathrooms, and carpet flooring throughout. The en-suite bathroom in the owner's suite boasts dual vanities, a long counter, recessed lighting, and a bathtub/shower combo. Eat outside or enjoy the Austin weather on the cozy and private patio out back. Located close to lots of parks, restaurants, and shops. Also easy access to Mopac Expressway.

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.