3912 Edwards Mountain Dr, Austin, TX 78731

Nestled in Shinoak Valley, this stunning one-story home is a serene haven with meticulous landscaping and mature oaks. The thoughtfully designed interior offers 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and 2 dining areas, perfect for comfortable living and entertaining. The formal dining room with custom bar and farmhouse doors exudes charm, while the living area with vaulted beamed ceilings, wired for surround sound and a stone fireplace is an entertainer's dream. Double doors lead to the elevated back deck, providing peaceful views of the backyard oasis. The remodeled chef's kitchen boasts shaker-style cabinetry, granite countertops, tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and solar tubes. The oversized primary suite offers a mini-split that is tied into duct work and provides heat and AC plus a remodeled, spa-like ensuite bath with a standalone soaking tub, walk-in shower and huge walk-in closet with custom drawers. Additional features include a large laundry room with custom cabinetry and a fireproof safe, and a fourth bedroom with a murphy bed and built-in shelving (also perfect as a home office). Outside, the inviting pool and spa, wraparound deck with Kool Deck coating, fire pit, lush yard, mature trees, and irrigation system complete the oasis. The property also includes a 100-gallon rain barrel and under-deck storage. Conveniently located near major highways and DT Austin, this dream home offers a seamless blend of tranquility and urban convenience. Washer, dryer and refrigerator convey. See upgrades doc for the expansive list of amazing features.

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.