3974 Far West Blvd, Austin, TX 78731

Nestled within the established Chimney Oaks Townhouses condominium community, this tastefully updated home offers a peaceful Northwest Hills lifestyle surrounded by towering native oak trees and mature landscaping. A private community gated courtyard welcomes you home, while the front entry overlooks one of the community’s quiet, tree-lined streets. Inside, an exceptionally spacious floor plan unfolds featuring two generous living areas, two dining areas, and two private bedroom suites. Recent improvements include fresh interior paint, quartz countertops, a brand-new oven, and updated kitchen hardware. Expansive windows frame the beauty of the surrounding scenery, while the wood-burning fireplace lends warmth and character to the heart of the home. The private rear patio provides a peaceful outdoor retreat and convenient access to the detached two-car garage. Residents appreciate beautifully maintained grounds, a recently refurbished community pool, and the mature landscape that has long distinguished the Northwest Hills area as one of Austin’s most desirable places to live. Within walking distance of restaurants, shopping, and everyday services, and with access to highly regarded schools, this home offers an exceptional opportunity to experience the comfort, character, and timeless appeal of Northwest Hills living.

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.