3908 Knollwood Dr, Austin, TX 78731

This sprawling quality-built home in the city’s most coveted neighborhood, Northwest Hills, is perched high off the street on a huge .46-acre lot with an idyllic backyard that features an expansive deck and a stunning limestone wall providing ultimate privacy! This classic mid-century designed home offers character and quality throughout with multiple living areas, a thoughtfully updated kitchen and four spacious bedrooms with access to a private balcony. The living room is the heart of the home and features a gorgeous floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace as the focal point of the room and flows effortlessly into the breakfast room and kitchen so you can entertain guests with ease. The kitchen is sure to impress with a large center island, modern shaker-style cabinetry with stainless-steel hardware, sleek granite countertops, a lovely tile backsplash, and quality appliances including a gas range. The primary suite is located on the second floor with his and her walk-in closets, ceiling fan and a charming en-suite with a sunken tub/shower combo. All of the secondary bedrooms are a great size with ceiling fans. The third and fourth bedrooms have glass panel french doors that provide direct access to the private balcony where you can sip your morning coffee. Entertain guests on the expansive back deck where you can lounge or enjoy an alfresco dining experience. The backyard canopy of mature trees provides excellent shade, lush landscaping, and plenty of room to run and play. There is an attached two-car garage with extra storage plus a detached 2-car carport! Highly acclaimed schools include Doss Elementary, Murchison and Anderson High. Easy access to MOPAC, Bright Leaf Preserve, many local eateries, grocery and shopping venues. Just minutes from The Domain, Q2 Stadium and Downtown Austin! A one-of-a-kind opportunity in Northwest Hills!

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.