4451 Stony Meadow Ln, Austin, TX 78731

Welcome to 4451 Stony Meadow Ln! This 3 bedroom/2.5 bathroom home is located in the small, private community of Meadow Mountain which features a large community pool with shaded lounge areas, community greenspace, and overflow guest parking. This unique enclave of Austin offers an incredible lifestyle with wildlife, privacy, incredible views, and only a short drive to downtown Austin. Stepping inside the home, you're greeted by soaring ceilings in the living room, with charming, retro features throughout the home. The first floor offers a spacious living room with a floor-to-ceiling fireplace, a dining area with wet bar, a large eat-in kitchen with pantry, the primary suite, a half bathroom, and a laundry room. Upstairs are two guest bedrooms and a full guest bathroom. The main living space has lovely wood floors, loads of natural light, and it is connected to the dining area. Next to the dining space is the eat-in kitchen, making this floor plan ideal for entertaining. The primary suite is huge, and offers high ceilings and gorgeous views of the backyard. The back of the home has a deck, green space, and views. You'll love enjoying your morning coffee or taking in the sunsets from the deck space directly off of the primary bedroom. You have to see this home in person to appreciate how truly special it is! Upgrade your lifestyle with this remarkable home in Meadow Mountain - come tour it today.

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.