4216 Venado Dr, Austin, TX 78731

This stunning custom designed and built home is situated on a quiet tree-lined street in the center of Northwest Hills, 4216 Venado is gorgeous, with a standing seam metal roof, built in 2015 by Richard Stuart and interior designer, Deborah Kirk. The home boasts 6 bedroom, 4 1/2 baths on a roomy, level .26 acre lot. Timeless details, white oak wood floors throughout the house and meticulous craftsmanship define the space--from soaring ceilings and handcrafted honed wood beams to gorgeous light-filled living areas and elegant built-ins found in this 3700 square foot masterpiece, per FPG. The open concept main floor plan includes a dedicated office, primary suite and another bedroom/bath. An engaging family room with tremendous windows directs your gaze beyond, out to the pool and sunporch. Beneath a white-washed wood ceiling, the kitchen serves as the heart of the home with perimeter quartz counters, marble topped island, top of the line appliances and custom cabinetry. Just off the breakfast room is a breathtaking fully screened sunporch complete with fireplace and built-in cooking. And the backyard is an oasis--sparkling pool and built-in hot tub, play space, poolside bath and outdoor shower. What a great place to relax and entertain! In addition to the elegance of the home, the builder included a custom mudroom and a fabulous laundry room. Upstairs, enjoy a large game room flanked on either side by dual bedroom wings with 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. Just minutes from highly rated Doss Elementary, the Dell JCC, neighborhood grocery, post office, library and restaurants, this house represents Northwest Hills at its very best!

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.