1 bed, 1 bath, 713 sqft on 0.08 acres in Northwest Hills. Austin, TX 78731. $217,000. Austin ISD.
About This Home
Huge price reduction to sell now! Plus use a 1% credit credit from our preferred lender! Amazing central Austin condo. Fully furnished and move in ready! Rebuilt from the studs out in 2018. This gorgeous condo features tons of upgrades including stunning quartz counters, stainless appliances, LVN flooring throughout, new high end HVAC installed in 2023, Tankless water heater in 2021 and water filtration installed in 2024. This home offers comfortable living with a cozy fireplace and a private balcony overlooking a peaceful wet-weather creek and woods, providing a quiet natural setting in the heart of the city. The community features landscaped grounds with mature trees and shaded green spaces. Residents enjoy excellent amenities including two swimming pools, a hot tub, and picnic areas, perfect for relaxing or gathering with friends and neighbors. Ideally located with easy access to FM 2222 and Mopac, this condo offers convenient commuting to Downtown Austin, The Domain, the University of Texas, and major employers. Nearby shopping, dining, and entertainment add to the appeal of this desirable Central Austin location. A fantastic opportunity for owners or investors!
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.
School District: Austin ISD
View Northwest Hills neighborhood guide- Property Type
- Residential
- Year Built
- 1981
- Lot Size
- 0.08 acres
- Price / Sq Ft
- $304
- HOA
- $410/mo
Listing information last updated October 23, 2026.
Listed by Keller Williams - Lake Travis
MLS# 6834281 • Active
IDX inquiries: Keenan Group at Compass · (512) 415-7653
Highlights
Facts & Features
Interior
- Breakfast Bar
- Built-in Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Quartz Counters
- Crown Molding
- No Interior Steps
- Open Floorplan
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- Recessed Lighting
- Smart Thermostat
- Stackable W
- D Connections
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Microwave
- Free-Standing Gas Range
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Washer
- Dryer Stacked
- Tankless Water Heater
- Vinyl
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplaces
- 1
Exterior & Lot
- Balcony
- Lighting
- No Exterior Steps
- Private Entrance
- Brick
- Hardi
- Plank Type
- Greenbelt
- Many Trees
- Slab
- Deck
- Rear Porch
- Roof
- Composition,Shingle
- Lot Size
- 0.08 Acres
- Parking Lot
- Dry
- Seasonal
Financial
- HOA Fee
- $410 / mo
- Original List Price
- $246,000
- Price per Sq Ft
- $304
Utilities
- Electricity Connected
- Natural Gas Connected
- Sewer Connected
- Water Connected
- Water Source
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
Transaction History
1 record on file
Every recorded listing, sale, and lease at 3839 Dry Creek DR Unit #106, whoever represented it.
- ActiveListed 2026Current price: $217,000Original list: $246,000MLS 6834281
- Listed · June 5, 2026$246,000
- Price changed · July 9, 2026$244,000
- Price changed · September 1, 2026$230,000
- Price changed · October 22, 2026$217,000
Prices shown are list prices. Closed sale prices are available to registered clients in accordance with ACTRIS rules.
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Price & Listing History
Price Change with current price, original ask, and market time.
- Current list
- $217,000
- Original list
- $246,000
- Price movement
- $29K reduction
- Listed / DOM
- Jun 5, 2026 · 144 days
Tax Record
Public record data from county appraisal records. Market value can differ from assessed value.
- Assessed Value
- $208,314
- Assessment Year
- 2025
- Year Built
- 1981
- Parcel ID
- 000000128403
| Year | Taxes | Total Assessment | Land | Additions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-22.9% | — | $208,314 | — | — |
2024-22.8% | — | $270,329 | $34,580 | $211,170 |
2023+36.3% | — | $350,309 | $34,580 | $235,749 |
2022+17.7% | — | $256,924 | $34,580 | $315,729 |
2021 | — | $218,301 | $34,580 | $222,344 |
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Zoned Schools
McCallum
Lamar
Highland Park
Zoned assignments come from the property school fields available to us. District context schools are shown only when an assigned tier is missing. Contact the school district directly to verify current boundaries and enrollment eligibility.
Excluded from this estimate: property taxes and home insurance. Each requires verified amount, cadence or unit, source, and as-of details.
HOA source: MLS Grid / Unlock MLS, as of 2026-10-23T09:03:20.134+00:00; normalized from monthly dues.
Illustrative down payment
20% ($43K)
Adjustable assumption - not a lending recommendation.
Home price
$217,000
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List price
$217,000
Price per sqft
$304/sqft
Vs. Neighborhood guide reference price
-81.5%
$1.2M · Northwest Hills neighborhood guide · reference price
Days on market
144 days
Original to current
$29K reduction
$246K original
Active inventory context
21 listings
Price Position in Northwest Hills
Listed 82% below the Northwest Hills neighborhood guide reference price. Northwest Hills neighborhood guide · reference price.
Source: MLS Grid / Unlock MLS and Keenan Group review as of Oct 23, 2026.
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