5003 Cedro Trl, Austin, TX 78731

Seeking million-dollar, panoramic views? Envisioning swimming in a large, gorgeous pool? Want to entertain in your backyard oasis and watch the July 4th fireworks from your pool!? Want to be 15 min from DT ATX, 5 min to the Pennybaker Bridge, a short walk to Bull Creek, a quick drive to Doss, Murchison and Anderson schools? Start 2025 in your dream home, backing to a greenbelt, with canyon and Hill Country views in the prestigious North Cat Mountain section of Northwest Hills. No Loop 360 traffic noise or western sun in the afternoons. Your sparkling pool has steps that can seat guests. All of the exterior decking was replaced with over $60K of virtually maintenance-free composite decking including both the upper and lower decks, both of which span the entire back of the home, all decking around the pool, the exterior stairs and the walkway leading up to the home plus a NEW ROOF. Easy to maintain landscaping in the front and back. Your Great Room has a vaulted ceiling, gas fireplace and sliders that lead you to the upper deck to enjoy the view. In fact, you have views from not only the Great Room but the breakfast room, the Primary Bedroom, the large living area downstairs, as well as one of the secondary bedrooms. Enjoy granite counters in the kitchen, a fabulous wet bar between the kitchen and Great Room, beautiful wood flooring on the main level, and fresh interior and exterior paint. The spacious Primary suite, with two separate walk-in closets, is on the main level and the Primary bath has a large dual vanity with loads of storage capacity, a walk-in shower and a soaking tub. Downstairs, there is another large living area with an amazing view. There are two spacious bedrooms with large closets and a roomy secondary bathroom with a dual vanity. North Cat Mountain Beauty: 3 BDS*2.5 Baths*2 Large Living Areas*2 Dining*Primary on Main Level*2 Bedrooms Downstairs*Granite Counters*Fabulously Maintained*Impressive Pool*New Roof*Fresh Paint*All new decking*KILLER VIEWS

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.