3840 Far West Blvd Unit #104, Austin, TX 78731

Charming and elegant 2 bd/ 2 ba first-floor condo with upgrades throughout in sought-after Austin neighborhood! Upon entry, you’re ushered into the front living area with a remarkable tile fireplace, plank flooring and high ceilings, which leads around the corner to the dining area and kitchen. Whether you’re a Michelin-starred chef or a culinary novice, you’ll love this kitchen — it comes complete with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a tile backsplash, and bar pass-through. The primary bedroom is located off the bonus area attached to the dining room, and includes an upgraded ensuite bath with dual sinks, built-ins, and a separate water closet. The natural light in the secondary bedroom make the spot supremely cozy, and it has access to the secondary bathroom just out the door. A gorgeous pool and spa sits in the courtyard of the complex, necessary for the long Texas summers! Nearby: local shopping, dining, short commute to UT and downtown.

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.