4219 Lostridge Dr, Austin, TX 78731

Step into this stunning 5-bedroom gem located in the heart of Northwest Hills, zoned for sought-after schools of Doss Elementary, Murchison Middle School and Anderson High! This home is nestled on a generously sized lot adorned with majestic trees, enhancing its curb appeal. Imagine welcoming guests into a spacious open floor plan - perfect for entertaining! The home features a convenient ground-level bedroom with easy access to a full bath. The family room is a showstopper with its soaring ceilings and a large custom fireplace. Culinary enthusiasts will fall in love with the beautifully updated kitchen, featuring sleek marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, a pantry, and a sunny breakfast area. An adjacent formal dining room adds a touch of elegance to your dining experience. The main floor is outfitted with custom built-ins. As you head upstairs, the master bedroom awaits with ample space and a spa-like bathroom featuring dual vanities, a seamless glass shower, and a spacious walk-in closet. Three additional bedrooms on the 2nd floor provide flexibility for your lifestyle needs. Outside, the backyard is nothing short of picturesque with a large patio area, a storage shed, and lush shade trees creating a serene oasis, perfect for relaxing or hosting barbecues. Recent updates include repainting the entire house in 2019, added built-ins to upstairs bedroom for office efficiency in 2018, installing new hardwood flooring upstairs in 2017, and replacing all windows in 2014. Conveniently located with easy access to major highways, this home is just a short drive from leading tech companies, shopping centers, and healthcare services. Enjoy nearby conveniences including grocery stores, pharmacies, coffee shops, and local eateries. Don’t miss this chance to make this beautiful home your own!

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.