4022 N Hills Dr, Austin, TX 78731

*Open house cancelled on 4/11/26 due to rain* Iconic 1962 Midcentury Modern in coveted Northwest Hills — meticulously maintained, thoughtfully updated, and dripping with vintage cool from the moment you pull up. Set on a generous .35-acre lot complete with a 3-car garage, pool and new casita (2023), this is the one that actually lives up to the listing photos. The open-concept main house (3,517 SF) features high beamed ceilings, two distinct living areas anchored by a statement fireplace and custom built-ins, a dedicated dining room, and plantation shutters throughout. Natural light pours in at every turn. The stunning kitchen is the heart of it all: gorgeous stone countertops, high-end appliances, wine fridge, breakfast bar, walk-in pantry, and unobstructed views to the pool. The primary suite features a large walk-in closet, modern bathroom and a private door out to the backyard. Three additional bedrooms include one currently living its best life as a showstopper dressing room (easily converted back) and one with a Murphy bed for ultimate flexibility. There is tons of storage for an open concept home including deep closets, coat closet, custom storage in the garage and large attic. Step outside to the outdoor entertaining area with a covered patio, fun tile, outdoor kitchen, gemstone lighting, outdoor shower and low-maintenance turf. But the main event is the casita and resort style pool that is already fenced with loungers and waterfall. The casita features a kitchenette and full bath with a separate door for the pool. Big ticket updates covered: roof & gutters (2024), HVAC (2020), hot water heater (2019) plumbing & electrical (2019), paid-off solar pool heater (2022), and a whole-house generator (2022). No HOA. Walk to highly rated Doss Elementary and Murchison Middle. They don't build them like this anymore — and they certainly don't finish them like this.

At $549 per square foot, 4022 N Hills Dr stands out as a true 1962 Midcentury Modern with 3,819 square feet, a 0.3594-acre lot, a pool, and a 3-car garage in one of central Northwest Austin’s most established pockets. At 4022 N Hills Dr, in Northwest Hills, buyers get a five-bedroom, three-bath, one half-bath Single Family Residence in Austin, TX 78731 that combines original architectural character with the updates and utility that matter in daily life.

This part of Northwest Hills has lasting appeal because the streets are quiet, the lots are larger than what you find in many newer luxury builds, and access is practical. From North Hills Drive, you are close to Far West Boulevard, Mesa Drive, RM 2222, and MoPac, which keeps Downtown Austin, The Domain, and major employers along Loop 1 within a manageable drive. The location also puts everyday essentials nearby, from H-E-B on Far West Boulevard to the trails and green space around Bull Creek District Park and Bright Leaf Preserve. For buyers who want central access without giving up lot size or neighborhood identity, this section of 78731 keeps showing up for a reason.

The home itself offers the kind of floor plan that still works. Two living areas, a fireplace, strong natural light, and direct views to the backyard and pool give the main spaces a clear center of gravity. The kitchen connects well to entertaining, and the backyard reads like usable living space, not just extra land. The detached casita adds flexibility for guests, office use, workouts, or poolside entertaining, which matters in a market where adaptable square footage carries real value. A 1962 build also means mature trees, established setbacks, and proportions that are hard to replicate today.

For school planning, 4022 N Hills Dr is in Austin ISD and assigned to Doss (Austin ISD), Murchison, and Anderson. That school path is a major draw in Northwest Hills, especially for buyers specifically targeting this part of Austin ISD. The fact that the property came to market just 3 days ago at $2.10M tells you there is still strong demand for updated homes with land, parking, and pool space in this submarket.

In Northwest Hills, homes that combine architectural identity, practical updates, strong schools, and a usable lot tend to hold attention, and this one is positioned for both immediate enjoyment and long-term value.

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.