5300 Cedro Trl, Austin, TX 78731

Keep cool this summer as you whip up drinks in the poolside cabana at this stylish Northwest Hills home. Spanning approximately 2,543 square feet, the home’s open floor plan seamlessly connects the living room, kitchen, breakfast nook, and dining area for easy living and entertaining. Filled with bespoke touches by a local metal artist, this distinctive 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home has been updated where it counts including the contemporary kitchen and the soothing owner's suite with a fully renovated bathroom. The beautifully remodeled kitchen features quartz countertops with waterfall edge, crisp white Shaker-style cabinets, and high-end appliances, making it a standout space for cooking and gathering. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite offers a tranquil getaway. The bedroom includes a private lounge area and its own private balcony overlooking the front yard. The adjoining renovated bathroom effortlessly blends on-trend style with functionality for lasting appeal. The dual-sink vanity has space to share, complete with a built-in dressing table. The oversized walk-in shower is outfitted with elegant penny tile, bench seating, and both rainfall and handheld showerheads for a luxurious experience, and your walk-in closet is just steps away. Two additional upstairs bedrooms provide ample space for everyone in the household. Currently used a home office, a third bedroom downstairs could easily serve double-duty as a guest room. But the backyard is the true showstopper. There’s grass to run and play alongside the sparkling swimming pool, ample deck space for sunbathing, and a shaded cabana with full bathroom where you can oversee the fun. Whether grilling dinner for friends, reading a book in the hammock, or watching the Longhorns on the cabana TV, this outdoor retreat is designed for year-round enjoyment. With tree-lined streets, top-rated schools, and easy access to Downtown or the Domain, this Northwest Hills home is the ideal place to put down roots.

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.