5715 Taylor Draper Cv Unit #A, Austin, TX 78759

Discover modern living in this beautifully maintained 2BR, 2.5BA, 2-story condo! This home is perfectly situated in a charming boutique community within Austin's coveted Great Hills neighborhood, within close proximity to premier shopping and dining destinations—the Arboretum, Domain, and Gateway. This beautiful lock and leave provides an inviting and open living space, bathed in natural light from abundant windows, raised tray ceiling, and modern color palettes that create an airy tranquil ambiance. The living area features a cozy fireplace, ideal for cool Austin evenings, and ceiling fans enhance comfort in both the living room and primary bedroom. The kitchen's style and functionality showcase chic granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and ample storage with a passthrough to keep guests engaged when entertaining. The primary suite provides is a serene treehouse retreat with updated bath, perfectly designed for relaxation. Enjoy the front outdoor environment with shaded mature trees or escape to the ample level backyard fully enclosed by a wooden privacy fence—perfect for quiet evenings or gatherings. Enjoy the expansive Texas hill country views as you navigate via Loop 360, Mopac, and 183 to anywhere you need to go. With an 18 minute drive to the heart of Austin's downtown scene, you'll have the best of both worlds; a quiet neighborhood and all the comforts you could want or need close by. If outdoor activity is your cup of tea, you'll enjoy walking the rolling hills within Great Hills, visiting the nearby parks, and taking advantage of the natural preserve hiking trails a block away. This residence offers the ultimate blend of comfort, smart home features, convenience, and modern style. Don't miss the opportunity to own this low-maintenance investment gem in one of Austin's most sought-after locations.

Great Hills has a golf course that most Austin residents forget exists - the Great Hills Country Club, a private 18-hole layout threaded through mature live oaks that has been quietly anchoring this neighborhood since 1980. The club's understated presence tells you everything about Great Hills itself, a neighborhood that does not draw attention but consistently delivers one of the most convenient daily lives in northwest Austin.

Great Hills sits between US 183 to the south, Loop 360 to the west, and the Balcones Canyonlands to the north, placing it in the middle of Austin's tech corridor. The Arboretum forms the commercial anchor along Research Boulevard, and The Domain is about seven minutes north on MoPac. Apple's campus on Parmer is roughly 15 minutes away. IBM's Austin facility sits even closer along Burnet Road. Downtown runs about 20 minutes south on MoPac. The Arboretum area provides H-E-B, Whole Foods, and enough services to handle most errands locally.

Housing dates from the late 1970s through the early 2000s, giving it a more established feel than newer communities to the north. You will find single-story ranch homes, two-story traditional builds, and larger custom homes along golf course and greenbelt lots. Most range from 2,000 to 4,000 square feet on quarter-acre to half-acre lots. Original builds feature brick and wood exteriors, while renovated homes incorporate limestone and expanded outdoor areas. Pricing runs from the mid-$500s for dated homes up to $1.5 million for renovated golf course or greenbelt properties. The mature tree canopy is a genuine asset that newer subdivisions cannot replicate.

Great Hills feeds into Round Rock ISD for most addresses, which surprises buyers who assume the 78759 zip falls within Austin ISD. Spicewood Elementary and Anderson Mill Elementary serve younger grades, with Canyon Vista Middle School handling the transition. Westwood High School has a strong reputation for math and science. The Round Rock ISD affiliation is a selling point, as the district outperforms Austin ISD on state assessments. Some southern addresses do fall within Austin ISD, so verifying by specific address matters.

Daily life balances suburban comfort with easy access to dining and outdoor recreation. The Great Hills Park Trail winds through the greenbelt. St. Edwards Park on Bull Creek offers swimming holes and hiking terrain that feels wild despite surrounding development. The restaurant options nearby are among Austin's best. Truluck's does upscale seafood. Perry's Steakhouse brings its pork chop Friday tradition. Roaring Fork handles Western American cuisine. North Italia covers pasta in a polished setting. Uchiko serves some of the most inventive Japanese food in Texas. Bartlett's anchors the casual American end with steaks and a bar feel.

Great Hills occupies middle ground between Cat Mountain's established wealth and newer developments in Cedar Park. It is more affordable than the 360 corridor. It offers more mature landscaping than Burnet Road infill. And it provides better tech corridor access than south Austin at comparable prices. The tradeoff is age - much of the stock is 30 to 40 years old, and buyers should budget for roof replacements, plumbing updates, and foundation work on Central Texas clay.

Great Hills makes sense for tech workers at Apple, IBM, or Meta who want a short commute and an established neighborhood. It fits families who value Round Rock ISD without living in Round Rock. It works for anyone who wants upscale dining within five minutes but prefers sleeping in a quiet, tree-covered neighborhood. If you need brand-new construction or walkable urbanism, look elsewhere. But if you want central location, mature trees, good schools, and a golf course visible from your back fence, Great Hills checks those boxes.