3840 Far West Blvd Unit #101, Austin, TX 78731

Located in the vibrant Northwest Hills neighborhood, this condominium is the ideal retreat, with a blend of privacy and proximity to all that Austin has to offer. This well-maintained residence is in the highly sought-after gated Skyline community, nestled among mature oak trees and featuring a stucco facade and community pool. The living room is inviting and complete with a cozy fireplace and opens to a private patio and outdoor space. The kitchen features granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, and an adjacent laundry room. The primary bedroom features an en-suite bathroom with a shower/tub combo. The second room serves as a versatile flex space - perfect for a guest room, home office, or gym. Thoughtfully renovated for wheelchair accessibility, this first-level unit ensures comfort and convenience for all. Skyline’s central location provides easy walkability to local parks and is just minutes to the Dell Community Center, AISD schools (Doss Elementary, Murchison Middle School, Anderson High School) and is a quick 15-minute commute to downtown Austin. Buyer and buyer's agent to verify tax rate and tax amount.

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.