4017 Far West Blvd, Austin, TX 78731

Welcoming and charming this impeccably maintained, rare 5 bedroom, 3 bath, 4 car garage, one story home in Northwest Hills has been tastefully updated melding its classic style with modern finishes. Situated on a beautiful tree covered lot this ideal mother-in-law floorplan features 2 principal suites both containing large walk-in closets, jetted soaking tubs and separate frameless tempered glass showers. The kitchen opens to the family and dining featuring natural stone countertops, modern cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and a wine refrigerator cleverly built into the side of the breakfast bar/island. The living room displays a stone accented gas and wood burning fireplace. Other features include a surround sound system with built-in speakers, amplifier, and woofer, freshly painted interior and exterior, refinished bamboo floors, new carpet in bedrooms, double pane windows, recessed lighting, French doors to the office/5th bedroom and additional attic insulation. The stone patio and gazebo extends the interior living space outdoors to the private fenced backyard. The attractive storage shed, once a child’s playhouse, with its epoxy coated flooring and electricity could be transformed into a home office or studio. Don’t miss the spectacular showcase custom garage for the car enthusiast! Remodeled and expanded to fit 4 cars plus a bump out for a sitting/exercise or display area. The epoxy coated garage floor, decorative wood vaulted ceiling, and a separate storage closet with plenty of shelving make for the ideal workshop garage. The architecturally redesigned front covered porch provides stunning curb appeal. Within walking distance to the exemplary, modernized Doss Elementary and Murchison middle schools and a short distance to Anderson High School. Ideally located close to schools, restaurants, grocery stores, parks, shopping, and much more. An amazing opportunity to be in a sought-after neighborhood, top schools and a truly terrific place to call home!

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.