4206 Far West Blvd, Austin, TX 78731

Welcome to 4206 Far West Blvd, a beautifully refreshed single-story ranch home beneath mature trees in Austin’s established Northwest Hills neighborhood. Offering approximately 2,519 square feet, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home combines spacious gathering areas, a flexible layout, and thoughtful improvements throughout. Engineered wood flooring, plantation shutters, custom built-ins, and updated lighting add warmth and character, while a vaulted ceiling and fireplace create an inviting main living space.

The kitchen features stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, gas cooking, a new dishwasher, and breakfast bar seating. Adjoining living and dining areas make entertaining easy, while a bright breakfast nook overlooks the yard. A separate office with built-in cabinetry provides a dedicated workspace. The primary suite offers a sitting area, multiple closets, and an ensuite bath with dual sinks, a freestanding soaking tub, and a separate shower. New hardwood flooring enhances the secondary bedrooms, and the remodeled laundry room features a utility sink, custom cabinetry, decorative wallpaper, and modern lighting.

Set on approximately 0.227 acres, the backyard features mature shade trees, a new privacy fence, and a covered patio renovated in 2025 with new flooring, a wood ceiling, upgraded lighting, and ceiling fans, creating an inviting space for morning coffee or evenings outdoors. Additional improvements include a new plumbing system, a new roof featuring GAF Timberline HDZ SG Class 3 shingles, and a Tesla Wall Connector for convenient at-home EV charging. A circular driveway and rear-entry garage provide ample parking. Nearby shopping and access to major roadways complete this Northwest Hills home’s blend of neighborhood character and Austin convenience.

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.