3908 Edwards Mountain Dr, Austin, TX 78731

Stunning Northwest Hills home located on a desirable cul-de-sac street. Upon entry, you are met with flooding natural light and open spaces. The beautiful, spacious living room showcases the hill country view via floor to ceiling windows that bring the outdoors in. Designer kitchen complete with crisp white cabinets, white granite countertops and slick, grey glass subway tile. Gorgeous custom built-in banquet in the breakfast room framed by ceiling height windows make this space the ultimate morning coffee spot. A large formal dining room with wainscoting and coffered ceiling is fit for your gatherings. Hardwood flooring throughout. The owner’s suite continues with a wall of framed windows and French doors leading onto the expansive deck. The large ensuite bath includes a soaking tub, roomy separate shower with multi-spray shower head, his and hers vanities and a large walk-in closet. Second owner’s suite with ensuite bath, dual vanities and walk-in closet is an unexpected bonus. The third bedroom includes custom a built desk and floating shelves spanning the length of one wall. The room lends itself as an office option if so desired. Spectacular private back yard includes a sparkling pool, 2115 square feet of commercial grade turf, pavers, steel planters and stunning views with a tree lined fence line giving a forest like feel in the blooming months. At almost a third of an acre, the outdoor space also includes a large back patio for lounging and dining. The attention to landscape design continues in the front with native succulents, steel planters and extensive xeriscaping. Newer roof (2019), two new HVAC’s (2019) and tankless water heater (2019). A must see!

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.