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4 bed, 2 bath, 2,622 sqft on 0.21 acres in Northwest Hills. Austin, TX 78731. $2,200,000. Austin ISD.
Sunlit interiors, beautiful finishes and sparkling pool views give this Northwest Hills home—custom renovated to the studs—a relaxed elegance and an uplifting feel. Designer wallpapers, Level 5 smooth walls, warm-toned engineered wood flooring and thoughtfully selected lighting create a fresh, cohesive interior.
At the heart of the home, this beautifully designed kitchen combines custom cabinetry in a soft, sophisticated hue with polished-nickel finishes, marble-inspired quartz surfaces, and premier Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove appliances. Southern light brightens the open living and dining areas, where a gas fireplace adds warmth and a 19-foot glass door system opens to the covered patio. A flip-up kitchen window connects the indoor-outdoor bar for easy entertaining.
The backyard offers a vacation-like setting with a remodeled pool featuring a luminous pebble finish, blue penny tile, heating, chilling and automated controls. A Japanese fan palm, garden beds, open-sky views, translucent-roofed pergola, concrete pavers and eight-foot cedar fence complete the retreat.
All four bedrooms and two full baths are upstairs, including a spacious primary retreat with designer wallpaper and a custom-designed luxury closet system with drawers and a built-in hamper. A separate office and powder room are downstairs.
Copper gas lanterns, seamless half-round copper gutters and classic shutters distinguish the exterior. The December 2019 renovation included an entirely new electrical system, replacement of original insulation with spray foam and replacement of nearly all water-supply piping. The under-slab sewer system has also been fully replaced. Features include a 2024 Class 4 shingle roof, zoned Trane HVAC, whole-house dehumidification, smart lighting, app-controlled keyless entry and a finished garage with polyaspartic flooring. Enjoy a peaceful street, festive holiday traditions and convenient access to Far West, MoPac, shopping and dining.
Verified property facts
4209 Gnarl DR is listed at $2,200,000 with 4 bedrooms, 2 full, 1 half bathrooms, 2,622 square feet, 0.21-acre lot. This places it above the ZIP 78731 single-family closed-sale median price of $1,209,000 (ZIP 78731 geography · single-family closed sales · median sale price · trailing 12 months as of Sep 24, 2026).
4209 Gnarl DR is zoned for Austin ISD with assigned schools: Doss (Austin ISD) (elementary), Murchison (middle), Anderson (high). School assignments should be verified directly with the district.
4209 Gnarl DR is a Residential built in 1967 featuring 4 bedrooms, 2 full, 1 half bathrooms, 2,622 square feet, 0.21-acre lot.
4209 Gnarl DR is listed by LPT Realty, LLC. Keenan Group at Compass presents this IDX listing and provides the accompanying market analysis using MLS Grid / Unlock MLS data reviewed as of Sep 25, 2026.
4209 Gnarl DR is priced at $839 per square foot across 2,622 sqft. The Northwest Hills neighborhood guide reference price is $1,185,050 (Northwest Hills neighborhood guide · reference price).
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Every recorded listing, sale, and lease at 4209 Gnarl DR, whoever represented it.
Prices shown are list prices. Closed sale prices are available to registered clients in accordance with ACTRIS rules.
Listed with current price, original ask, and market time.
Public record data from county appraisal records. Market value can differ from assessed value.
| Year | Taxes | Total Assessment | Land | Additions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-11.6% | — | $1,252,574 | — | — |
2024-8.5% | — | $1,417,647 | $650,000 | $743,306 |
2023+66.5% | — | $1,548,882 | $650,000 | $858,135 |
2022 | — | $930,145 | $650,000 | $898,882 |
Zoned assignments come from the property school fields available to us. District context schools are shown only when an assigned tier is missing. Contact the school district directly to verify current boundaries and enrollment eligibility. Ratings from GreatSchools.org.
20% ($440K)
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$2,200,000
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List price
$2,200,000
Price per sqft
$839/sqft
Vs. Neighborhood guide reference price
+85.6%
$1.2M · Northwest Hills neighborhood guide · reference price
Days on market
14 days
Original to current
No verified reduction
$2.2M original
Active inventory context
20 listings
Price Position in Northwest Hills
Listed 86% above the Northwest Hills neighborhood guide reference price. Northwest Hills neighborhood guide · reference price.
Source: MLS Grid / Unlock MLS and Keenan Group review as of Sep 25, 2026.
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The most recent annual property tax for 4209 Gnarl DR is $26,811. Texas has no state income tax, so property taxes are a primary revenue source. Rates vary by jurisdiction and exemptions. Verify current amounts with the county appraisal district.
This page does not assume a mortgage rate or publish a monthly payment for 4209 Gnarl DR. A property-specific estimate requires a current lender rate, chosen down payment, taxes, insurance, and any verified association dues.
As of Sep 25, 2026, 4209 Gnarl DR is offered at $2,200,000. The current MLS snapshot shows 60 active listings in 78731. Keenan Group has completed 89 verified transactions in 78731 within its 1,000+ completed transactions and $1B+ career volume across Austin. See Keenan Group's Northwest Hills guide for current neighborhood analysis.
4209 Gnarl DR was built in 1967 (59 years ago). Buyers should budget for potential updates to major systems.
Answers use visible listing facts, school context, and neighborhood data available on this page. Verify time-sensitive details before making decisions.
Northwest Hills is one of Austin's established neighborhoods, zoned for Austin ISD in the 78731 area. The Keenan Group has specialized in Northwest Hills real estate for 25+ years with 1,000+ career transactions. Contact (512) 415-7653 for current market conditions and available homes.
Source: Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate, #1 Austin Board of Realtors Team (2024)
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Current Price
$2,200,000
Timeline data compiled from MLS records and public records. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
| Year | Taxes | Total Assessment | Land | Additions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-11.6% | — | $1,252,574 | — | — |
2024-8.5% | — | $1,417,647 | $650,000 | $743,306 |
2023+66.5% | — | $1,548,882 | $650,000 | $858,135 |
2022 | — | $930,145 | $650,000 | $898,882 |
Timeline merges MLS activity (when permitted) with public records. Some details may be restricted to registered VOW clients.
| Address | Sold Price |
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Neighborhood guide and local insights
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.
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