3911 Dry Creek Dr, Austin, TX 78731

Located in the heart of Northwest Hills—just minutes from downtown Austin—this freshly renovated residence offers designer style, flexible indoor-outdoor living, and a prime location in one of the city’s most coveted neighborhoods. Set on a spacious quarter-acre lot, the home has undergone a full transformation. Nearly everything on the first floor has been updated, including brand-new plumbing inside the walls, custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, and beautiful hardwood flooring. Natural light pours through newly installed windows and thoughtfully placed skylights, enhancing the home's open layout and clean, contemporary aesthetic. The heart of the home is the chef’s kitchen—fully equipped with a Wolf | Sub-Zero built-in refrigerator, sleek quartz counters, ample cabinetry, and both an oversized island and peninsula with bar seating. Just off the kitchen, a formal dining space with a designer chandelier sets the stage for elegant meals and special occasions. The living room has been reimagined with thoughtful upgrades and fresh finishes, making it both comfortable and stylish. The spacious primary suite offers a true sanctuary with direct access to the private backyard and oversized Swim Spa hot tub. The en-suite bath features a frameless glass walk-in shower, double vanity, and custom storage. Two additional bedrooms and a fully updated second bath round out the home’s thoughtful layout. Outside, a new irrigation system, fresh sod, and added trees create a serene and private backyard oasis with plenty of room to add a pool. The covered back patio flows effortlessly from the kitchen and dining areas—perfect for alfresco entertaining or quiet evenings under the stars. With quick access to Mopac and 2222 and just moments from top-rated schools, local parks, and Austin’s best dining, this is a rare opportunity to own a move-in-ready, turnkey home 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.